So my love DOES have bounds

Wednesday, December 27. 2006
And the bounds are worth exactly $25. Newegg told me today (after me calling again due to no email response) that they would not honor their old price if the difference were more than $25. That's enough to loose my business for at least this mp3 player. And when I'm shopping for parts, you'd better believe I'll shop around.

I finally found the player again on amazon for a reduced price (lower than what Creative quotes). However, after their customer service was less than helpful and I was on hold for 20 minutes trying to speak to a manager, I just went to amazon's supplier. They had all of the information, reduced price, and shipping estimates. It'll be coming a little later than I'd hoped, but nothing too significant. Geeze, though. I've never had such a problem spending money.
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My Love for newegg knows no bouds

Wednesday, December 27. 2006
Everyone that knows me knows I love computers and electronic dealies. And I buy them all from newegg. The two of my computer that I've put together, my camera, various upgrades, Mike's computer, and now, my mp3 player. But wait -- they were out of stock.

I ordered the AC adapter and mp3 player, but the were assigned different order numbers. The charger was in stock/was billed, but the mp3 player wasn't. Needless to say, the charger is completely useless without the player. I ordered at about 11 last night, so I couldn't get the problem resolved (it required a phone call). So I woke up early today to attempt to call when the phones opened. Well, that didn't work. I woke up (even w/ an alarm) an hour after the start of business PACIFIC time. I want to take a moment to appreciate that I am on Dublin time (5 hours before EST, which is 3 hours before PST). So basically, I'm still SO shifted that not even shifting more than 1/3 of the world helps.

Anyways, I finally get newegg on the phone, and the lady has the most calming voice I've heard in a while. Gets through all of the stuff, and after leading her quite a bit, she finally says, "oh, we have 99 of them in the warehouse. I'll have to wait about 15 minutes to confirm, but you should get it Friday." EXACTLY what I wanted to hear. We'll see in about 10 minutes if she comes through.

As an afternote (esp. for those who REALLY know me well) -- I did NOT cave. I didn't buy an iPod. I spent a lot less money and got a much better product. I will be getting a Creative Zen Vision: M.
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