Posted by BrendaTx on 3/17/11 9:31am
Msg #376462

Computer deal of the century? Or, error?

This morning I bought one of these for $39.99! Now they are sold out...I think it was an error.

http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/HP-G72-227WM-2.3HGz-320GB-17.3-inch-Laptop-Refurbished/5716433/product.html

When I bought mine this morning there were at least 100 of them available.

Do you think they will honor this price of $39.99 or say "Oops! We meant $399.00!"?

Reply by James Dawson on 3/17/11 9:36am
Msg #376463

WOW I wonder if one person purchased the other 99?

Reply by BrendaTx on 3/17/11 9:37am
Msg #376464

PS, Meant to say that it's going to be a great

gift for my mom for mother's day if it arrives.

Reply by TracyKY on 3/17/11 9:42am
Msg #376465

Wow! What an awesome deal!

Reply by Joan/CA on 3/17/11 10:50am
Msg #376471

Wow! What an awesome deal..Thanks much! They are Sold Out now!

Reply by Shelly_FL on 3/17/11 11:01am
Msg #376475

Not much detail to the description...

does it come with an OS or software?

Reply by BrendaTx on 3/17/11 11:03am
Msg #376476

Re: Not much detail to the description...

This HP laptop PC comes with the Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium operating system, an Intel Pentium T4500 2.3GHz Dual Core processor, 3GB of DDR2 memory, and a 320GB hard drive. This attractive HP laptop PC features a 17.3-inch BrightView LED Display.

o Operating system: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
o Display: 17.3
o Processor: 2.3GHz Dual-Core Intel Pentium T4500
o Memory: 3GB DDR2
o Hard drive: 320GB 5400 RPM
o Optical drive: DVD-R
o
o Graphics: Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M
o Networking: Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n
o Ports: 3 x USB, 1 x VGA, 1 x HDMI, 1 x Audio line-out, 1 x Audio line-in, 1 x Ethernet (RJ-45)
o Battery: 6-cell lithium-ion
o Model: G72-227WM
o Dimensions: 16.2 inches x 10.59 x 1.27
o Weight: 6.6 pounds

This high-quality item has been factory refurbished. Please click on the icon above for more information on quality factory-reconditioned merchandise.

Dimensions:
16.2x10.59x1.27
Warranty:
90 day Manufacturer
Materials:
electronics
Model No:
G72-227WM

Reply by Yoli/CA on 3/17/11 11:03am
Msg #376477

Think they have to honor the advertised price.

Now that they're sold out, they can re-price the item.

Reply by BrendaTx on 3/17/11 11:55am
Msg #376486

If they actually DID sell out...

100 of those computers going at $40 a piece ($4K) vs. the correct price of $40K...that's going to be someone's job for sure.

It was only a short time between the time I placed my order and the time they were sold out.

Reply by Shoshana/AZ on 3/17/11 12:09pm
Msg #376491

I agree with you Brenda

Somewhere there was probably a disclaimer re typos. That actually could get them off the hook. However, the easy way is to just say they are sold out. The prospective buyer is nne the wiser.

Reply by BrendaTx on 3/17/11 12:10pm
Msg #376492

:) The price has been changed to $399.99.

Now...let's see if they send mine or not!

Reply by Deborah Breedlove on 3/17/11 12:15pm
Msg #376494

I hope you get it!!! n/m

Reply by BrendaTx on 3/17/11 2:03pm
Msg #376512

LOL...O called: It was NOT the computer deal of the century

They cancelled my order, unless I wanted to order it at $379.99 . They would knock $20 off.

Reply by Susan Fischer on 3/17/11 3:11pm
Msg #376531

If it looks too good to be true, it usually is. HisHughness

is pretty darned funny today, if it makes anyone feel better.

Reply by James Dawson on 3/17/11 3:48pm
Msg #376539

Boo! n/m

Reply by BrendaTx on 3/17/11 4:13pm
Msg #376541

Awww...I knew going in that it was a long shot!

I didn't even give 'em a hard time when they called.