Dell auctions go LIVE TODAY.(http://www.dellauction.com/)
Dell Auctions Go Live Consumers Can Buy and Sell Any Brand of Computers, Peripherals, Accessories
ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 19, 1999-\227Dell Computer Corporation today opened a new Web site, dellauction.com, where consumers can sell their old computer systems regardless of brand, bid for used or refurbished Dell systems and buy a variety of computer-related products at market prices.
The new site's many benefits include an escrow service, easy navigation, personalized service, a privacy guarantee and cross promotions with other Dell Web sites. For a limited time, users who register on www.dellauction.com will receive a free modem with the purchase of select Dell Dimension® desktops or Inspiron® notebooks.
Thousands of computers, peripherals and related items are now available at www.dellauction.com. These include refurbished systems gathered from Dell's Factory Outlet, used computers returned to Dell's leasing company and individual PCs and peripherals of all brands that visitors to the site are offering for sale themselves.
''Dell is making it easier to sell old systems at a fair market price and making it simple to bid for new or replacement systems of all kinds,'' said Richard Owen, vice president of Dell Online. ''Auctions are just one more way Dell is becoming a single-stop source for computer buyers.''
The www.dellauction.com site features:
-- Superior Selection. The site offers refurbished and used systems
from Dell (many with warranties), person-to-person listings of
various brands of used systems, as well as peripherals, software
and accessories.
-- Personalized Service. Customers receive e-mail news flashes for
information on new products and services that match their
interests. Once shoppers bid on an item or post an item to sell,
Dell will keep them informed as the bidding progresses.
-- Privacy Guarantee. Dell will not release personal information
about buyers or sellers except as required to complete a
transaction.
-- Easy Navigation. Prospective buyers can search for products in
six categories: Systems, Accessories, Peripherals, Software, Used
Items by Dell and Refurbished Items by Dell.
-- Escrow Service. Consumers can participate in auctions knowing
their transactions are safe and secure. Funds for transactions
are held in escrow until the buyer indicates satisfaction with
the merchandise, thus protecting the buyer and seller.
Ranked No. 78 among the Fortune 500 companies and No. 210 in the Fortune Global 500, Dell Computer Corporation is the world's leading direct computer systems company, based on revenues of $19.9 billion for the past four quarters. Dell designs, manufactures and customizes products and services to customer requirements and offers an extensive selection of software and peripherals. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained through its toll-free number 800/388-8542 or by accessing the Dell World Wide Web site at www.dell.com.
Dell, Dimension, Inspiron, DellAuctions and Gigabuys are registered trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation.
Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.
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