How is this even possible?

drhax · 2 Nov 2010 at 09:57

I always knew that mainstream shops rip you off but seeming I have been looking for a new pc, I thought I would compare the prices. Seeming I cant put the link in here Ill tell you the specs,
Intel® Core™ i7-920 Processor(2.6)
5870x2
6 gig ram
windows 7 64 bit
dvd rw
etc
Now thats a good pc but its priced at £2,199.99 and at a quick check, its ripping you off by atleast £600. I know its aimed at people who are clueless but these prices are insane, Im not expert on trading laws but how can they get away with these insane prices.

BTW im not thinking of buying thos or spending a lot but the prices are insane.

drhax · 2 Nov 2010 at 10:19

Could somone actualy work how much they are ripping you off for that comp. You think there would be trading laws to stop overpricing that extreme tbh. £2,199.99 lol
The guy above thats bull****what you mentioned , sites on the internet give support and build it etc but dont ripp you off, there making a profit and then theres completely ripping you off.

drhax · 2 Nov 2010 at 11:22

I can understand that your not just paying for the pc, I already knew this but even with all the extras its still way overpriced.

drhax · 2 Nov 2010 at 15:22

MeMeMeMe said:
Sites on the internet don't have to pay the many costs associated with keeping a retail chain open, and have much smaller staff.

Yes, those stores are more expensive than they should be, but for many people, the ease of just being able to take the computer back to a nearby store and talk directly to someone to get service gives peace of mind that is hard to put a price on.

Very true, but that doesnt justify overcharging by nearly 1 grand.