So, I was legitimately looking for a laptop for a friend on the previous post, and so I made the bottom of the line computers that would be as close to each other as possible.  This post is exactly the opposite.

I went in and chose the same computer as I chose before, the Inspiron 1501, and I gave it the most expensive option at every turn.  I added every accessory, and every accessory to the accessories (printer cables, cartridges, etc).

I expected to find the same thing, where the prices stayed in approximately the same  scaled pricing, cheapest to start gives cheapest at the end.  Not the case.  It was jacked.  The cheapest laptop became the middle cost, the middle became the most expensive, and the one that started the most expensive became the cheapest. What the hell?  I double checked it.  It doesn’t make sense.

$499 became  $7759

$599 became $8096

$699 became $7346

The features for each are too numerous and ridiculous to name, list or number here.  I also just dont care to compare 100+ items from each to the other.  Sorry, if you want to go ahead.  Give me credit for giving you the idea. Thanks.

Either way, this is a very interesting thing that I have come across. I think it is something that should be addressed.  Has anyone else come across this, or does anyone know of a reason for it?

Also, how often do the prices on these things change?  What causes the change?  Does Dell have a rhyme or reason? I think they are playing the game like anyone else, they just are able to make it seem like you are getting a deal whenever you are on their site.  Wish I had the time to play games like that with my customers..wait, I don’t have millions of dollars and I don’t even have inventory.

Got something you want me to sell?  Want me to play games with my customers and try to squeeze extra $$ out of them by playing mind games, and intuition games?  I can do it, I’m good at messing with people’s heads!

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