Is Newegg a good place to buy RAM?

[Mpulsive81]

Thing to check on ANY of the discounters
How much will you have to pay if it doesn't work in your machine?

NE and Frys do not guarantee compatibility. Neither does Kingston on the KVR or Corsair on the ValueSelect. So what happens if the RAM is OK RAM but it doesn't work in your Mac?

NewEgg has a restocking fee of 15%, and according to PCWorld's customer satisfaction survey, they apply that fee at double the industry average rate.

Also, who pays shipping on RAM that doesn't work, you or the vendor? That $5 savings can turn into a $15 loss if you have to foot the bill for shipping.

A good Mac oriented vendor will offer you a guarantee of compatibility, and will pay shipping in both directions in the case of a DOA.

Check it out before you lay down your money and decide for yourself if the risk of generic RAM is worth it for the savings.

I would agree and say do your homework before you purchase something, just like anything else in life. You won't have to worry about compatibility issues if you check for compatibility. NewEgg has made a name for itself because of it's customer service and prices. Almost every company, regardless of its merchandise or specialty, will rely on the buyer to pay for the return shipping (unless it's a recall of some sort). Walmart isn't going to start paying for your gas when you return something to them and most companies won't either.

I'll have to do research on the restocking fee average, however I know Best Buy and Circuit City have similar return policies on similar electronics. But a restocking fee wouldn't apply if I received a dead stick, only if I decided I no longer wanted what I purchased.

Personally, I'd like to spend $115 (saving $100) and "take my chances" that I may get a dead stick and have to pay up to $15 to ship it back to newegg. It's either that or pay $200 for memory from a mac oriented vendor and be assured they'll pay my shipping for me.

That's just my humble .02 on the subject.