How to Shop at Dell (Home Systems)
Don’t go straight to Dell.com. Follow the instructions below instead.
What to do
- Visit FatWallet.com. Log in.
If you need an account, you can register for one for free. We suggest using a registration email. To learn more about FatWallet, read our article Cash Back Sites Explained.
- At FatWallet:
- Search for ‘Dell Home Systems’.
- On the results page, under store, click on the Dell Home Systems link. You go to the Fat Wallet Dell Home Systems page.
- Under Cash Back! click on the 3% Cash Back Rebate Available! link. You go to the main Dell.com page.
Because you clicked through FatWallet, you get 3% cash back on most purchases at the Dell Home site. You can use this strategy every time you shop.
- Shop normally, and then begin the checkout process. When you get to the Dell checkout page that has a Coupon Entry bar, return to this page and click on the following links to look for coupon codes applicable to your purchase:
CouponMountain KeyCode FlamingoWorld
Copy any relevant coupon code. To learn more about such codes, read our article Coupon Codes Explained.
On the Dell checkout page, enter the coupon code in the designated field under the Coupon Entry bar, and then click the apply coupon button. The page should refresh, and tell you about your savings.
After you complete your purchase, make sure you visit the Dell Rebate Center to get any forms you need to claim your rebates. Print out the rebate form, fill it out, and mail it in according to the provided instructions.
A little more
Dell is a popular place to purchase computer items online. There are a couple of easy steps you can take to shop intelligently at this store.
Say the base price of your Dell system is $1,000. The simple act of signing up for a free FatWallet account, and then clicking to Dell through FatWallet could get you $30 cash back. The money is deposited as cash back in your FatWallet account.
Dell also releases some great coupon codes - but make sure you check any restrictions carefully. A lot of Dell’s codes regarding computers are ‘time based’ - the codes are only applicable to the first ‘x’ number of systems sold after the coupon code is released. Nevertheless, searching for a Dell coupon code before you make your purchase can sometimes save you hundreds of dollars.
However, Dell coupon codes are especially important if you are considering buying accessories. For example, if you are considering buying items like a digital camera or a printer, we highly recommend you check for coupon codes on these items.
Some more cost-saving tips on buying a Dell Computer:
- Customization is expensive - Dell offers some great customization features, but be aware that customizing your computer often makes the price go up (this is a general rule for most stores). Think hard about what your needs are before you purchase the computer.
- Timing is important - Like most electronics, the longer you wait, the more likely it is that the price of the computer you want will go down.
- There may be some cases where using a coupon code invalidates your cash back discount - If this is the case, choose the option that will maximize your savings.
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