First, I have to say that I have purchased three computers off of the outlet.

From what I have noticed, the pricing is inconsistent--seemingly identical systems that range in price from incredibly hot deals to not-so-great deals. The great deals will be snapped up in a matter of moments. The not-so-great deals will stay in the system for a while. With a little patience, luck, and some coupons, I have saved between 33% and 50% off of the regular price on the computers.

And with buy any electronics, there will always be better equipment at a better price sometime in the future. I got burned on the transition from Pentium D to Core 2/Core 2 Duos with my (non-Dell) work computer.

There is no difference between a new monitor and a refurbished one. So you still saved $20. 

I don't see how it is "dirty". And that is how it is in LIFE. You win some and you lose some. Stop being a crybaby.

Fine for you. Probably some type of sales flunkie only looking for a way to squeeze as much cash out of the consumer. Do you sell vacuums door to door? 

[quote user="ieee488"] I don't see how it is "dirty". And that is how it is in LIFE. You win some and you lose some. Stop being a crybaby.

Fine for you. Probably some type of sales flunkie only looking for a way to squeeze as much cash out of the consumer. Do you sell vacuums door to door? 

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What is completely laughable about your attitude is that if the reverse had been true and you had made a "killing" on the deal, you would running around telling everyone how smart you were to be able to take advantage of such great prices.

As I wrote. You win some, and you lose some.

P.S.   The only time I sold anything door to door was when I was elementary school. Back then we didn't know any better not to do that.

First, I have to say that I have purchased three computers off of the outlet. From what I have noticed, the pricing is inconsistent--seemingly identical systems that range in price from incredibly hot deals to not-so-great deals. The great deals will be snapped up in a matter of moments. The not-so-great deals will stay in the system for a while. With a little patience, luck, and some coupons, I have saved between 33% and 50% off of the regular price on the computers. And with buy any electronics, there will always be better equipment at a better price sometime in the future. I got burned on the transition from Pentium D to Core 2/Core 2 Duos with my (non-Dell) work computer.

If the difference between the time dell offered the outlet monitor vs the time they put it on sale were, say, a month, even a couple of weeks, then yes, I would not be complaining. I old enough to know that technology and prices are always in flux. I bought my first computer in the late 80's. But we're talking less than one day between the time they sold the outlet monitors and offered a sales price on a new one that essentially makes the outlet monitor, from the same reseller, a bad deal. I'm speaking not just for me but for every consumer. Dell has to take care of their individual consumers as well as their corporate accounts.

There is no difference between a new monitor and a refurbished one. So you still saved $20.

There's no difference between new and refurbished? Are you serious? Then why would a refurb only have a 90 day warranty vs 3 years for a new monitor? Regardless of every reason why you can argue that a refurb may be better than new, you may want to realize most consumers would prefer new to refurb unless the deal is right. When I purchased it, the deal was that I was getting a discount of about $120.00. Now the deal for the refurb is only $20.00, LESS warranty time by almost 3 years and quicker shipping takes that deal into a negative. I'm sure for any consumers, that deal would not be right to take. 

Its how retail works.. plus the dell outlet store prices down their products based on the MSRP, and not from any sales price or adjusted MSRP.. its classic one hand doesn't know what the other is doing.. plus you could have purchased an extended warrenty if you are worried about the monitor flubbing soon.

Its how retail works.. plus the dell outlet store prices down their products based on the MSRP, and not from any sales price or adjusted MSRP.. its classic one hand doesn't know what the other is doing.. plus you could have purchased an extended warrenty if you are worried about the monitor flubbing soon.

I would have bought a new one if I wanted to put out the cash for an extended warranty. When I bought the monitor, I was looking at a $120.00 difference. My complaint is that the sales in the outlet was less than one day to the sales price offer towards the new monitor, within the same seller. Normally, most retailers have price protection for their consumers.

I have shopped in the outlet before, and, as others have said, the prices are not stable. It seems like shopping there is a certain risk as far as prices go.... Something else others have said... You win some, you lose some.

I believe Dell's 21 day return policy applies to outlet items. If it bothers you that much, you could return it, though there is a chance of a restock fee....

Well, it seems like everyone seems to accept what the big dogs do to them. Looking at the situation from the seller's point of view, having the right to do whatever with pricing and as a consumers, taking it. I thought I might get a little support for consumer rights but apparently.

Well, the outlet has 44 S2309W monitors at $149.

There will always be a better deal another day.

"I thought I might get a little support for consumer rights.... "

What consumer right did you want?

 What if the tables had been reversed, and the price shot up a few hundred dollars... How would you feel about Dell contacting you and asking you to make up the difference?