As mentioned in the other thread, the same router is $39.99 in BB. PM to BB, but you have to find a way to PM only 100%, since the min purchase price is $39.99 for the CC rebates. If PM flys and if you are able to get the rebates, you should be able to get the router for $20-ish plus tax on $40. I got it a couple of days back, was able to install DD-WRT on it last night, just took 5 min to install DD-WRT. Have been using the router since last night, been rock solid so far. The signal strength looks good too, better then linksys WRT54G (ver6) that I had before. The QOS feature in DD-WRT is great. Will work wonders for VOIP and P2P.
Can anyone please explain the specialty of this router compared to regular routers? Staples is selling Linksys 802.11g router with the card for $29.99. I just don't understand why people praise this router.
Thanks very much for any inputs.
skwiggey
Handsome Member
posted: May. 11, 2007 @ 4:29p
rcil said: Can anyone please explain the specialty of this router compared to regular routers? Staples is selling Linksys 802.11g router with the card for $29.99. I just don't understand why people praise this router.
Thanks very much for any inputs. Buffalo is more flexible for power users. You can give it features of more expensive routers.
- 15 off 100 is full price only. - router is $50 at BB, so no PM, i dont think - matching USB adapter is now $29.99 Buffalo Technology Wireless-G 125 High-Speed USB Keychain Adapter (WLIU2KG125S)
skwiggey said: Buffalo is more flexible for power users. You can give it features of more expensive routers.How does the Buffalo compare to Linksys WRT54G v3.0 (flashable)?
EDIT: My Linksys is still NIB, so I have not installed it yet, let alone flashed it.
NoMoneyInMyWallet said: skwiggey said: Buffalo is more flexible for power users. You can give it features of more expensive routers.How does the Buffalo compare to Linksys WRT54G v3.0 (flashable)?
EDIT: My Linksys is still NIB, so I have not installed it yet, let alone flashed it. Same hardware inside, basically. Either can be flashed to DD-WRT. My LinkSys WRT54Gv2 is still running strong, on factory firmware, in WDS mode with my Motorola WR850Gv2 router.
superchimp222
New Member
posted: May. 24, 2007 @ 10:16a
This router is now on sale for $25 ($50 - $25 rebate)
LuZeR said: i have it. like it. tomato seems more stable than wwdrt.
I'm basically looking for something I don't need to flash/upgrade/etc. for someone's parent. Just want something that I can plug in, and use that's a G router to work with their MacBook. I kinda feel like this isn't the right router for that.
Can someone post a link to the $25 rebate? I didn't save them when I ordered, and the current rebate links are for two $10 links (and my puchase date doesn't quality for the second).
chrispitude said: Can someone post a link to the $25 rebate? I didn't save them when I ordered, and the current rebate links are for two $10 links (and my puchase date doesn't quality for the second).
- Chris
A teensy bit of work and I answered my own question:
If you had bought it for $49.99(with $20/$25 MIR) I think we can do a price match and get $10 back. Going to try 'morrow.
The price has been down to $24.99 AR and floating around $29.99. I think many people would still consider $39.99 too high after the low prices they've been going for lately.
pnuticus said: milli said: Price dropped to $39.99
If you had bought it for $49.99(with $20/$25 MIR) I think we can do a price match and get $10 back. Going to try 'morrow.
The price has been down to $24.99 AR and floating around $29.99. I think many people would still consider $39.99 too high after the low prices they've been going for lately.
Sorry if I did not make myself clear. It was meant for people who bought it for $49.99(with different MIR's) and they could do a price adjustment now to get even better deal. Thanks for posting the link to other thread where people were aware of it already and getting price adjustments.
pnuticus
Member
posted: Jun. 7, 2007 @ 12:49p
milli said:
Sorry if I did not make myself clear. It was meant for people who bought it for $49.99(with different MIR's) and they could do a price adjustment now to get even better deal. Thanks for posting the link to other thread where people were aware of it already and getting price adjustments.
Good thinking. Now that I went back and read your post, I know what you meant to say - I read it wrong. Good luck! BTW, I PM'd directly to BB without having to deal with rebates.
AaronR
Senior Member
posted: Jun. 7, 2007 @ 12:51p
Buffalo rebate warning!!!
After two months can't even find my rebate status. Another a-hole company.
stnglee
Member
posted: Jun. 8, 2007 @ 2:36p
Check Status on their website and Call them to RE-SUBMIT your copy to them.
Paymon said: The buffalo rebate was rejected for being outside the qualifying period. I don't remember when I bought it but I am not sure if that is correctDid you look at the purchase date on your receipt and compare it to the valid rebate period?
After two months can't even find my rebate status. Another a-hole company. Us folks who purchased this in April are going through this right now. I agree. Stay clear of Buffalo rebates till they resolve their mess. Apparently, they did not receive rebates from ALL the folks who submitted it. How convenient.
Got my circuit rebate today. Not one word about my Buffalo one.
testguyct
Member
posted: Jun. 10, 2007 @ 5:56a
It seems that Young America, the rebate fulfillment co. for the $10 Buffalo rebate, is rejecting rebates. This is a common tactic. For every rebate that goes unfulfilled, it's money in their pocket. I had to call the 1-888 number 3 times before I got a customer service rep. that gave me the address to send the resubmit to. Keep calling - persistence pays.
Call #1: "Sorry we never received your rebate, please hold while I research this issue." On hold for several minutes before call mysteriously disconnected.
Call #2: "I cannot find your rebate submission in our system. We are not responsible for problems the US postal service. You cannot resubmit for this offer because it expired on April 21, 2007. I'm sorry sir.
Call #3: "You were misinformed by the rep that said you cannot resubmit for this rebate. Here is the mailing address ... Your resubmission status should be in our system within 4-6 weeks."
Q. Who do I call for help submitting my rebate? What if I have questions? A. If you have any questions regarding this rebate, please call our toll-free customer service hotline at 888-701-7641, 7am to 7pm MT on weekdays.
rdilliker
Member
posted: Jun. 10, 2007 @ 10:13a
kevint said: V00DOO said: milli said: Price dropped to $39.99
If you had bought it for $49.99(with $20/$25 MIR) I think we can do a price match and get $10 back. Going to try 'morrow.
It says $49.99 for me. it will be $29.99 AR starting tomorrow
Where did you hear about this $29.99 price? It is still $39.99 after the $10 CC rebate.
Asahi
Senior Member
posted: Jun. 10, 2007 @ 10:22a
testguyct said: It seems that Young America, the rebate fulfillment co. for the $10 Buffalo rebate, is rejecting rebates. This is a common tactic. For every rebate that goes unfulfilled, it's money in their pocket. I had to call the 1-888 number 3 times before I got a customer service rep. that gave me the address to send the resubmit to. Keep calling - persistence pays.
Call #1: "Sorry we never received your rebate, please hold while I research this issue." On hold for several minutes before call mysteriously disconnected.
Call #2: "I cannot find your rebate submission in our system. We are not responsible for problems the US postal service. You cannot resubmit for this offer because it expired on April 21, 2007. I'm sorry sir.
Call #3: "You were misinformed by the rep that said you cannot resubmit for this rebate. Here is the mailing address ... Your resubmission status should be in our system within 4-6 weeks."
Q. Who do I call for help submitting my rebate? What if I have questions? A. If you have any questions regarding this rebate, please call our toll-free customer service hotline at 888-701-7641, 7am to 7pm MT on weekdays.
Testguyct thanks for the post...Can you please post the resubmit dept. address/fax# for buffalotech?
testguyct
Member
posted: Jun. 10, 2007 @ 11:16a
Testguyct thanks for the post...Can you please post the resubmit dept. address/fax# for buffalotech?
The info I was given over the phone is:
Buffalo Customer Service Attn: Resubmits Department P.O. Box 7014 Young America, MN 55558-7014
You may want to call the 1-888 number between 7AM-7PM Mountain Time to confirm this. I was not informed of any Fax number.
quincy2002
Senior Member
posted: Jun. 10, 2007 @ 11:44a
From a similar deal in the expired deals section: link
dvpatel said: I did better. I could get them to give me a FAX Number.
The Fax number they gave me for the Buffalo Technologies Resubmission Dept. is (800) 532 1087
Since I keep my copies at work, they will get a FAX from me first thing Monday morning.
nemesisdb said: Just talked to a CSR at 1-888-701-7641. They don't have the rebate and they would have been entered by now if they did. Was told I'd have to remail everything to the address below and that they would also forward the call log to them. My next stop is the BBB.
quincy2002 said: From a similar deal in the expired deals section: link
dvpatel said: I did better. I could get them to give me a FAX Number.
The Fax number they gave me for the Buffalo Technologies Resubmission Dept. is (800) 532 1087
Since I keep my copies at work, they will get a FAX from me first thing Monday morning.
nemesisdb said: Just talked to a CSR at 1-888-701-7641. They don't have the rebate and they would have been entered by now if they did. Was told I'd have to remail everything to the address below and that they would also forward the call log to them. My next stop is the BBB.
Buffalo Technology Customer Service
Attention: Resubmit Department
PO BOX 7014
Young America, MN
55558-7014
Guys. We the folks who purchased this router the week that ended 4/21 are having to fight for the $10 Buffalo rebate. I have posted my saga there. We collectively need to bring this company down. Though they make a very good router, they are not good in Customer Service. I have called BT directly today morning and have not heard back. Their Rebate center is giving me the run around that the rebate is now closed. Well its been 6 - 7 weeks since I sent the rebate so ofcourse the rebate is closed but how come they did not receive a single soul's rebate paper work. BS I say. I am going to call BT customer service number tomorrow as a final try before filing the complaints with BBB and their local state AG's office.
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