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starbucksaddict   08-22-2001 at 11:18:47 PM

I just read <A HREF="http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/3/21218.html" target="_new">here</A> AMD is selling Athlon 1.33s for $230 in lots of 1000
I'm assuming that price is OEM US$.

Now I just bought a RETAIL 1.33 last night for $229 Canadian
That works out to US$148
Pricewatch has OEMs at $101 and Retails at $119

My question is WTF?

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FatBurger   08-22-2001 at 11:23:47 PM
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It's for lots of 1000. If you buy more than 1000, you can probably get them cheaper.



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starbucksaddict   08-22-2001 at 11:30:45 PM
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I can understand 10-20% cheaper
but 50%?

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TotalEclipse   08-23-2001 at 04:41:26 AM
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Where did you find a retail 1.33 for $229 Canadian?

I'm in Toronto, in the market for one of those myself, and that's about $50 less than most of the prices I've seen - well worth going for over an OEM!

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Stick_e_Mouse   08-23-2001 at 07:18:59 AM
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It depends on how many units these resellers buy from AMD. The more they buy, the more they can afford to sell it for less and still be able to make some profit.

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starbucksaddict   08-23-2001 at 07:47:03 AM
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I got it form <A HREF="http://www.anitec.ca" target="_new">Anitec Computer</A>

2629 Kingsway
Vancouver BC
ph. (604)435-2038

You actually have to call them
it's not on their site

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jollygrinch   08-23-2001 at 07:48:42 AM
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return it. go to a biger dealer (or order online) and spend the extra money on some extra ram or something.

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jollygrinch   08-23-2001 at 07:52:29 AM
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this is to anyone, not just you. but 50 bucks just for the box and a less than stellar fan? go oem.

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starbucksaddict   08-23-2001 at 08:23:56 PM
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I paid the extra $50 for the 3 year warrantee
and nothing says I have to use the factory fan

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igottaknife   08-23-2001 at 08:43:27 PM
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I feel buying retail adds security to the sale. I've had dud OEM's but I've never had a dud retail CPU. The article you saw may be dated. The way the market is now prices are dropping like flies.

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