Dud321 said: Order successful at Microcenter. Tax and shipping are steep but still a nice deal:
Subtotal $149.99 Shipping $19.85 Tax $12.15 Grand Total $181.99
did u get order conformation via email
lismith
New Member
posted: Aug. 20, 2011 @ 10:05a
greatdeals_007 said: anyone have luck PM at Fry's or Costco?
Full price at Costco. They wouldn't pricematch.
chowgirl
Senior Member - 5K
posted: Aug. 20, 2011 @ 10:10a
Thanks~ just ordered 32GB from MicroCenter. not holding my breath...
All local W-M and OD stores OOS in Central and North Florida.
allowingtoo
Senior Member
posted: Aug. 20, 2011 @ 10:10a
Radio Shack locally has them in stock and will not Price Match
Tiger2004
New Member
posted: Aug. 20, 2011 @ 10:16a
Just came back from Bestbuy. They stop selling Touchpad even if they have tons in stock. they will return all of them back to HP. They will not price match.
Honestly, i think this is the best strategy for retailers to do. It is HP's mess. There is no need for big stores to take care of that.
I think all the stores that do not price match will end returning all remaining touchpad back HP. Guys should check HP website in the coming days.
Good luck.
DIPS
Senior Member
posted: Aug. 20, 2011 @ 10:19a
jimbocobb said: When is Amazon dropping their price, that's the key question.
buy at 475 (32gb) and try to get the difference back later, worst come to worst return them
AGT4ME
New Member
posted: Aug. 20, 2011 @ 10:23a
Office Max returned them all to HP. just spoke to one of the managers
theedge103
Geeky member
posted: Aug. 20, 2011 @ 10:23a
Yeah problem is at Amazon all the Touchpads are from 3rd parties and not Amazon..so a bit more complicated.
chowgirl
Senior Member - 5K
posted: Aug. 20, 2011 @ 10:25a
DIPS said: jimbocobb said: When is Amazon dropping their price, that's the key question.
buy at 475 (32gb) and try to get the difference back later, worst come to worst return them
Amazon will not do price adjustments last time I tried.
DIPS
Senior Member
posted: Aug. 20, 2011 @ 10:27a
chowgirl said: DIPS said: jimbocobb said: When is Amazon dropping their price, that's the key question.
buy at 475 (32gb) and try to get the difference back later, worst come to worst return them
Amazon will not do price adjustments last time I tried.
what did you try to PM last time?
i have done it a few times and it was painless, being that this is manufacture drop we might have a chance.
Some units listed on Amazon now are SHIPPED AND SOLD by other companies. Amazon has nothing to do with the prices those sellers chose, and can't PM for a third party seller. And, if those sellers don't allow returns - don't expect a return to work.
jimbocobb
Senior Member - 2K
posted: Aug. 20, 2011 @ 10:32a
not all 3rd-parties...Amazon has the 32gb in stock from Amazon
allowingtoo
Senior Member
posted: Aug. 20, 2011 @ 10:40a
OfficeMax will not Price Match. The person on the phone said to "All I can say is to just watch the website maybe".
PCRichards seems to be going through if you got in last night.
SHIPPING METHOD
ITEM DESCRIPTION SHIPPING METHOD SHIPPING STATUS PRICE QTY TOTAL HP TouchPad 16GB 9.7" WiFi Only Tablet featuring WebOS 3.0 Model: TP16WF Economy Ground: 3-5 Business Days Order being processed $99.99 1 $99.99
dreadpiratemark
Senior Member
posted: Aug. 20, 2011 @ 10:47a
Okay, an update. Got a confirmation email from MicroCenter. Ordered 16gb at 7:30CST. I've seen others, though, that got the confirmation email from MicroCenter followed not long after by a cancellation email. Will update again if they cancel it.
Thank you for your order, xxxxxxx.
We are currently processing your order, #xxxxxxx, placed on 08/20/11 and wanted to take this opportunity to provide you with some important information.
The estimated ship date of 08/23/11 assumes all items on your order are in stock at our fulfillment location. Occasionally, we run into unexpected delays during the fulfillment process. Should this occur, we will notify you with the appropriate details and options available. Important Note: If the item you ordered showed the availability designated as 'Limited availability - May not be in stock at the time of order. No backorders.' and it is still in stock, your order should be shipped within the timeframe noted above. If, however, the inventory was sold out before your order was processed, you will be notified via email that the product is no longer available. Because of the nature of these products, limited availability items are not backordered.
Even though your order may be shipped in separate boxes, you will only be charged the shipping amount indicated below. Your credit card will not be charged until the order has shipped. When your order has been shipped, you will receive an email confirmation with the appropriate tracking information.
Thank you for shopping Micro Center Online. We hope you visit again soon.
dreadpiratemark
Senior Member
posted: Aug. 20, 2011 @ 10:49a
Aaaand, just like that, got the cancellation email. Boo. So if you ordered after 7:30cst from Microcenter, you're probably out of luck.
Dear xxxxxxxxxxx,
Your order #xxxxxx has been cancelled due to product unavailability or a payment authorization issue. You have not been charged for any items on this order (see list below).
If your order has been cancelled in error or you need further assistance, please contact one of our Customer Service Representatives at 1-800-634-3478.
Thank you for shopping Micro Center Online. We hope you visit again soon.
Micro Center Online Customer Service
horizon6
Senior Member - 2K
posted: Aug. 20, 2011 @ 10:50a
Tiger2004 said: Just came back from Bestbuy. They stop selling Touchpad even if they have tons in stock. they will return all of them back to HP. They will not price match.
Honestly, i think this is the best strategy for retailers to do. It is HP's mess. There is no need for big stores to take care of that.
I think all the stores that do not price match will end returning all remaining touchpad back HP. Guys should check HP website in the coming days.
Good luck.
Gals should do the same !
Good luck to all.
cyrusallan
Member
posted: Aug. 20, 2011 @ 10:50a
I was so lucky. After I saw this thread, I called several local Office Depot and WalMart stores. Touchpads are totally sold out in WalMart, but a few available in Office Depot. I asked the manager to hold one 32GB for me, and I went to that store at 9am when the store is open. I got it. The manager said I was lucky because they received tons of calls about the touchpad, and they decided not to hold for anyone anymore. When I got into the store, all other toucpads were gone already.
BTW people said they were able to order touchpad from HP by phone, while website has none available.
lefa
Ancient Member
posted: Aug. 20, 2011 @ 10:51a
Don't hold high expectations on it. I have been through this excise 2 hour ago. Your cancellation email will follow.
horizon6
Senior Member - 2K
posted: Aug. 20, 2011 @ 10:52a
dreadpiratemark said: Aaaand, just like that, got the cancellation email. Boo. So if you ordered after 7:30cst from Microcenter, you're probably out of luck.
Dear xxxxxxxxxxx,
Your order #xxxxxx has been cancelled due to product unavailability or a payment authorization issue. You have not been charged for any items on this order (see list below).
If your order has been cancelled in error or you need further assistance, please contact one of our Customer Service Representatives at 1-800-634-3478.
Thank you for shopping Micro Center Online. We hope you visit again soon.
Micro Center Online Customer Service
Seems becoming SOP for M C.
jimbocobb
Senior Member - 2K
posted: Aug. 20, 2011 @ 10:53a
This is the hottest dead product I've ever seen in my life !!!!
Rickybaby
Member
posted: Aug. 20, 2011 @ 10:54a
I think this deal is dead. I checked WalMart, OD, and OMax. As others indicated OMax is sending all of them back. OD and WM said there had been people in and out all morning and they only had a few to start with. The guy at WM said they started with 2 units and approx 600 people had been in looking for them. The best bet would be to catch HP when they sell off the returned units. I'm bummed; I've been sitting on the fence with regards to getting a tablet but for 99 dollars I'd do it in a heartbeat.
If the manufacturers are watching here is the story: at 400-600 dollars nobody is buying. Sell that at 100-200 and they will sell in huge numbers.
imsachin
Happy Member
posted: Aug. 20, 2011 @ 10:56a
lismith said: greatdeals_007 said: anyone have luck PM at Fry's or Costco?
Full price at Costco. They wouldn't pricematch.
Ditto here.. but I bought 2 just in case the price drops in 90 days. Otherwise these are going back
jimbocobb
Senior Member - 2K
posted: Aug. 20, 2011 @ 10:56a
Rickybaby said: I think this deal is dead. I checked WalMart, OD, and OMax. As others indicated OMax is sending all of them back. OD and WM said there had been people in and out all morning and they only had a few to start with. The guy at WM said they started with 2 units and approx 600 people had been in looking for them. The best bet would be to catch HP when they sell off the returned units. I'm bummed; I've been sitting on the fence with regards to getting a tablet but for 99 dollars I'd do it in a heartbeat.
If the manufacturers are watching here is the story: at 400-600 dollars nobody is buying. Sell that at 100-200 and they will sell in huge numbers.
Yeah, I'm sure selling a product at a loss has a huge appeal to all the big computer companies out there !!
coolbreeze
Senior Member - 3K
posted: Aug. 20, 2011 @ 10:56a
So if retailers suddenly sell it for $99 today, who takes the hit financially? I would think they would just send them back and let HP liquidate them at their loss....
wouldn't it be GREAT if OfficeMax began clearance just as the 100% Backpack money came through? (next month)...
undefined
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Aug. 20, 2011 @ 10:59a
For those of you that purchased a unit in store - have you been able to create a webos account and/or access the app catalog (or whatever HP calls it)?
coolbreeze
Senior Member - 3K
posted: Aug. 20, 2011 @ 11:02a
undefined said: For those of you that purchased a unit in store - have you been able to create a webos account and/or access the app catalog (or whatever HP calls it)? I don't have mine yet, but I'd say absolutely yes. No way HP would shut down servers the day after the announcement, rendering units that are still being sold useless.
I'd imagine they will be shut down like 10 yrs from now just to avoid lawsuits...that is assuming nobody picks up WebOS (which I believe someone will).
cyrusallan
Member
posted: Aug. 20, 2011 @ 11:02a
undefined said: For those of you that purchased a unit in store - have you been able to create a webos account and/or access the app catalog (or whatever HP calls it)?
yes. I just did.
rbraden
Cranky Member
posted: Aug. 20, 2011 @ 11:03a
Rickybaby said:
If the manufacturers are watching here is the story: at 400-600 dollars nobody is buying. Sell that at 100-200 and they will sell in huge numbers.
If the consumers are watching here is the story: these things cost HP about $315 for HP to make according to iSupply, not including packaging, accessories, transportation to the store, etc. It doesn't matter how many they sell if they are losing their ass on each one. The thin margins is exactly why HP wants out of the PC biz altogether.
leapinlizards34
New Member
posted: Aug. 20, 2011 @ 11:04a
i just got two at WalMart for 149.99 they said it just dropped in their system
theedge103
Geeky member
posted: Aug. 20, 2011 @ 11:09a
rbraden said: Rickybaby said:
If the manufacturers are watching here is the story: at 400-600 dollars nobody is buying. Sell that at 100-200 and they will sell in huge numbers.
If the consumers are watching here is the story: these things cost HP about $315 for HP to make according to iSupply, not including packaging, accessories, transportation to the store, etc. It doesn't matter how many they sell if they are losing their ass on each one. The thin margins is exactly why HP wants out of the PC biz altogether.
Good thing for them is they get to write this all off to offset taxes.. and help them probably not pay any taxes at all this year!
coolbreeze
Senior Member - 3K
posted: Aug. 20, 2011 @ 11:11a
I love how the price on e8ay is hovering around $249 - $289 for the 16gig.
These sellers are probably kicking themselves for waiting around to sell and now trying to prey on people who don't follow tech news by offering a LOW LOW price!! Scum!
coolbreeze
Senior Member - 3K
posted: Aug. 20, 2011 @ 11:11a
leapinlizards34 said: i just got two at WalMart for 149.99 they said it just dropped in their system[/Q 16 or 32?
allowingtoo
Senior Member
posted: Aug. 20, 2011 @ 11:11a
Amazon has a web page that says you can sign up to be notified to when this item becomes available from HP. 16GB Can't find the link for 32GB
If all the retailers are having to send them back to HP (Radio Shack told me they probably would have to) they might show up on Amazon again?
coolbreeze
Senior Member - 3K
posted: Aug. 20, 2011 @ 11:13a
allowingtoo said: Can't find the link for 32GB Text
snoopdeal
Member
posted: Aug. 20, 2011 @ 11:17a
Little help please.......how will this affect owning a Touchpad?
Snipped from PC magazine.
HP Kills TouchPad, Support for webOS Devices Hours after news broke that Hewlett-Packard was considering a spin-off of its PC business, the company also said that it will discontinue support for webOS devices, including the TouchPad tablet. The demise of webOS, meanwhile, comes a little more than a year after HP acquired Palm for $1.2 billion. At the time, HP said Palm's webOS would allow it to take advantage of features such as true multitasking and always up-to-date information sharing across applications.
snoopdeal said: Little help please.......how will this affect owning a Touchpad?
Snipped from PC magazine.
HP Kills TouchPad, Support for webOS Devices Hours after news broke that Hewlett-Packard was considering a spin-off of its PC business, the company also said that it will discontinue support for webOS devices, including the TouchPad tablet. The demise of webOS, meanwhile, comes a little more than a year after HP acquired Palm for $1.2 billion. At the time, HP said Palm's webOS would allow it to take advantage of features such as true multitasking and always up-to-date information sharing across applications.
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