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Originally posted by nusty ...but not so nice that they think I can spurge a bit extra. (Ie leave the nice watch at home for a computer, it shows disposable income you don't want to bring attention to)

On the contrary, you dress up and they take you more seriously and would know you're leaving the store with the merchandise. Also, (if you're an old fat dude like me ) you look like you've probably pinched pennies to get where you are so they also could expect you to bargain their pants off.

Actually, no, I think it's mainly cuz I'm brown.

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Originally posted by FunkyGroove ROFL!!!!!!!!! i cried! u r my star of tonight

aww even with my nose so bright?
pleasewont u let me guide ur sleigh tonight!

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Originally posted by fayraree On the contrary, you dress up and they take you more seriously and would know you're leaving the store with the merchandise. Also, (if you're an old fat dude like me ) you look like you've probably pinched pennies to get where you are so they also could expect you to bargain their pants off. Actually, no, I think it's mainly cuz I'm brown.

I think I'll stick with my way. You want to look enough that you can afford what you're bargining on but looking too good with show that you splurge on things (like your clothing). This varies if you are out buying a rolls royce obviously but tyring to dress at the top and maintain a look that you pinched pennies to get to where you are, are different looks completely.
You want to be taken serious enough, but never want to portray you are made of money unless in fact you are, and are prepared to pay full price like everyone else who is made of money.
if you have to err though, I agree dress a bit better than the situation rather than a bit worse.

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Originally posted by Lightshow i wear sunglasses for the same reason everybody wears them in a club. 1: people look cool in sunglasses 2: it gets awefully bright as the night progresses

*nusty does not wear sunglasses at night, they make it hard to see and you could trip

I'd say that's a pretty sweet deal. Depending on the monitor size and ram, it's a good price.

Your fucked though, that warranty would have really come in handy, trust me. Treat your laptop like royalty. My laptop here is saved by the future shop warranty, what would be like a 2k repair is now free (2-4 week wait but fuck it, worth it)...

Serously man, be really fucking careful, you can get fucked over real bad if that shit breaks.

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Originally posted by Vivid Boy aww even with my nose so bright? please let me guide ur sleigh tonight!

the brightest of the noses happen to the best of us

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Originally posted by r5a Good deal yeah, I'd say so. How big is the screen? Your fucked though, that warrenty would have really come in handy, trust me. Treat your laptop like royalty. My laptop here is saved by the future shop warrenty, what would be like a 2k repair is now free (2-4 week wait but fuck it, worth it)... Serously man, be really fucking careful, you can get fucked over real bad if that shit breaks.

Yeah I'd be extra cautious considering it was display model too, you never know what kind of snot nosed little kid sneezed a virus into it.

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Originally posted by Lightshow i wear sunglasses for the same reason everybody wears them in a club. 1: people look cool in sunglasses 2: it gets awefully bright as the night progresses

*nusty does not wear sunglasses at night, they make it hard to see and you could trip

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Originally posted by r5a I'd say that's a pretty sweet deal. Depending on the monitor size and ram, it's a good price. Your fucked though, that warranty would have really come in handy, trust me. Treat your laptop like royalty. My laptop here is saved by the future shop warranty, what would be like a 2k repair is now free (2-4 week wait but fuck it, worth it)... Serously man, be really fucking careful, you can get fucked over real bad if that shit breaks.

lol the reason why i didnt get the warranty is because my friend repairs laptops. so parts are cheap and pay 0 labour

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Originally posted by Vivid Boy lol the reason why i didnt get the warranty is because my friend repairs laptops. so parts are cheap and pay 0 labour

that sounds like a good enough warrenty to me.

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Originally posted by Lightshow i wear sunglasses for the same reason everybody wears them in a club. 1: people look cool in sunglasses 2: it gets awefully bright as the night progresses

*nusty does not wear sunglasses at night, they make it hard to see and you could trip

What was the listed price of the laptop?

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Originally posted by LiANG What was the listed price of the laptop?

That's what Iwas wondering. Post make and model number. How much RAM and what kind of vid card did you get?

Centrino, meh, pretty standard: no deal
DVD-CDRW burner, completely standard, within two months, they won't even manufacture readers anymore: no deal

ALso, as said above, depends on size of screen and everything else. was it 800 after taxes, or before?

when your going to make a deal with a sales person. know about everything your buying and where you can get it cheaper.
my brother is a sales manager and he bought a brand new car listed at $32,000 for $27,000 out the door.
basically you want the make the guy want your business. if you act like your hot shit, then he'll blow you off. sound interested but know when the sales man is lying and such.

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