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UPDATED! - US based folks - RAM sale for iMac
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Yay, they're back in stock. I just bought 16gb for $99.98.
That didn't last long! Out of Stock!
Cheers,
Keep in mind that memory chip prices fluctuate almost on a daily basis at the wholesale level.
Similar to oil, gold, currencies, and other commodities, memory chip prices are set bi-weekly.
Influenced by supply and demand, of course, such as what chips a yet to be announced Mac or PC is going to use, but also by earthquakes, tsunamis, etc.
At the retail level, pricing reflects those swings, with some damping and a time lag, much like gasoline prices at the pump in relation to crude oil.
It is not unusual for any given memory sticks to halve (or double) in price within a few months.
So, long story short, there aren't really any not-to-be-missed RAM deals out there.
You will always get another chance soon - and the price is just as likely to be even lower.
You have to analyze whether the RAM you use is likely to be in high demand or over-supplied over the next while.
Similar to oil, gold, currencies, and other commodities, memory chip prices are set bi-weekly.
Influenced by supply and demand, of course, such as what chips a yet to be announced Mac or PC is going to use, but also by earthquakes, tsunamis, etc.
At the retail level, pricing reflects those swings, with some damping and a time lag, much like gasoline prices at the pump in relation to crude oil.
It is not unusual for any given memory sticks to halve (or double) in price within a few months.
So, long story short, there aren't really any not-to-be-missed RAM deals out there.
You will always get another chance soon - and the price is just as likely to be even lower.
You have to analyze whether the RAM you use is likely to be in high demand or over-supplied over the next while.
Son-of-a.....
I bought two sets of this very same RAM from Newegg on Monday for $64.99. Yesterday, they had the 8GB Kingston set for $56.99, so I went ahead and bought those and immediately RMA'd the G.Skill RAM while I was at the Newegg will call center. I returned the G.Skill RAM and walked out with the Kingston and now I'm just waiting for the refund for the G.Skill sets. And now this?!?!?! I could have saved an additional $13.98 on my order. Seriously, FML.
I bought two sets of this very same RAM from Newegg on Monday for $64.99. Yesterday, they had the 8GB Kingston set for $56.99, so I went ahead and bought those and immediately RMA'd the G.Skill RAM while I was at the Newegg will call center. I returned the G.Skill RAM and walked out with the Kingston and now I'm just waiting for the refund for the G.Skill sets. And now this?!?!?! I could have saved an additional $13.98 on my order. Seriously, FML.
Son-of-a.....
I bought two sets of this very same RAM from Newegg on Monday for $64.99. Yesterday, they had the 8GB Kingston set for $56.99, so I went ahead and bought those and immediately RMA'd the G.Skill RAM while I was at the Newegg will call center. I returned the G.Skill RAM and walked out with the Kingston and now I'm just waiting for the refund for the G.Skill sets. And now this?!?!?! I could have saved an additional $13.98 on my order. Seriously, FML.
I bet you bought the same RAM as me. It was 2 sets of 4g G.Skill for 64.99. I called Newegg last and they matched the price of their July 4th sale and gave me back $15.
They aren't required to match the pricing as for the reason mentioned a few posts up about fluctuating commodity pricing.
But Newegg will generally offer a credit to you if you are a good customer of theirs...
But Newegg will generally offer a credit to you if you are a good customer of theirs...
-----------ON Newegg.com: (must subscribe to their newsletter)
G.SKILL 8GB (2 x 4GB) 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Laptop Memory
$69.99
Your Price: $49.99
With Promo Code
EMCKDHB24
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...1-Index-_-MemoryNotebookMemory-_-20231295-L0C
This is $18 cheaper than what I paid a few weeks back...take advantage of the Memorial Day sale they are running and bump up your iMac to 12GB of RAM for cheap!!
EDIT: - This is a NEW sale - the RAM is EVEN CHEAPER now for the 4th of July Holiday - $15 off the Memorial Day Sale!!! Get it while the getting is good!!!
does adding ram void the warranty?