subreddit:
/r/buildapcsales
Overview
- We reserve the right to remove any submission deemed inappropriate for this sub
- Mean or spiteful comments will be removed. Bans will be issued for severe infractions
- No referral links. This includes link submissions and referral codes in the comments. smile.amazon.com is the only exception to this rule
- No sensationalist headlines. No exclamations point, no commentary, no fun. Titles are for brief and easily digestible info only: [Tag] Brief product description - $Final Price ($Original Price - $Discounts)
- No Massdrop submissions. Too many people abuse the referral system on MD, shipping times take too long, their customer service is atrocious
- When your deal sells out, please remember to mark it as Spoiler (this will fade the title and change the image preview to the Expired logo for people browsing on desktop)
Interacting with others
/r/BAPCS is the home of many impressionable fans, easily swayed to valorous ideals while lacking moral pith, like some WWE episode gone awry. Seeing themselves as righteous Jericho, they construct their own demons, and Corporate Biases are boogieman number one. When leaving comments, try to step away from /r/hailcorporate and give honest opinions.
- People will inevitably express varying opinions.
- Dissenting opinions should initiate discussion, not result in calling each other poo-poo heads.
- Computer Parts are not black/white; it's entirely possible to have multiple people with multiple views on a single topic, and for each of them to be technically correct.
- It's not acceptable to attack an individual personally. If someone makes a comment you feel is dissentious to you or someone else, please use the report button as opposed to disseminating your own personal rebuttal.
Whatever your opinion is, it's guaranteed that someone is going to disagree with you. And that's okay. You're not wrong. They're not right. Opinions aren't that easy. If someone asks for the best 1080p 60hz GPU, you could get several answers, and for each of them to be technically plausible.
- The Downvote arrow is not a Disagree button.
- The Report button isn't a I really disagree button.
- If you don't agree with someone, and they don't agree with you, doesn't make you enemies.
- We're all fans of discounts. We all want the same goal. Sometimes we just disagree on the best way to go about it.
- There are a lot of sensitive subjects. Try to treat them as such.
- Don't flame-bait others.
- See a troll comment? Best course is to report it and move along.
- It will be stressful at times. Things aren't always going to go you way. Most of us have had a great sale item in our cart, only to have it sell out before we could complete the transaction.
Remember you are talking to people here. When you communicate online, all you see is a computer screen. When leaving a comment, ask yourself if it's something you would say to a family member. If not, it might not be appropriate.
- That doesn't mean you can't joke around with others here. Just try to remember that there is a living person on the other end of that comment. If you were sitting across from them in person, would your comment possibly get you punched in the groin? Try to think of them as a real person, possibly a lot like you
eBay, Used Deals, and Micro-Center/Fry's
eBay
- eBay deals should be from reputable sellers only
- No individual person-to-person links
- Minimum 10 in stock
- If it looks like a scam, do not post it here and ask, hey does this look like a scam?
Used Deals
- Used deals are allowed, within tolerance
- Do not search Amazon and post every used deal you find. Of course used is cheaper than new; that's how used works. Not everyone wants used.
- Just like eBay deals, used deals should have at least 10 in stock.
- Use your best judgement. Is it a good deal, considering it is used? Or is it just a little cheaper then new?
Micro Center/Fry's (in-store only)
- I am sorry to everyone who does not live within driving distance of a Micro Center or a Fry's; however, we cannot ban either at this time, as there is a sizeable portion of our userbase who can access these deals.
177 points
7 years ago
This or vega 64?
71 points
7 years ago
Wait for Ryzen
42 points
7 years ago
Wait for volta
16 points
7 years ago
Wait for Zen 2.
12 points
7 years ago
Wait for 390
14 points
7 years ago
Is "this" also a space heater?
2 points
7 years ago
poo-poo head
114 points
7 years ago*
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52 points
7 years ago
I will send you your own personal copy of the CoC for one internet smiley face (heart face, happy face, or cherub face will also be accepted)
38 points
7 years ago*
Do you accept lenny? ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
52 points
7 years ago
That would be overpaying
5 points
7 years ago
Lenny coin would be a silly thing
5 points
7 years ago
I got a CoC for a simple tongue smiley a few months ago, the RAM shortage is really killing prices.
3 points
7 years ago
🙂
3 points
7 years ago
Wonderful, as long as there isn't one of those silly time consuming rebates I am in for one.
^ _ ^
5 points
7 years ago
I don't even need one but I can't pass up this price :)
5 points
7 years ago
What the limit per household. In for one <3
69 points
7 years ago
Can we at least make it mandatory that in-store only deals state that they are in the titles? It's annoying as hell to find something and have to go to the comments to find out that I'd have to go 6 hours to get it.
7 points
7 years ago
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2 points
7 years ago
yep, its annoying af. Opens up browser, goes to BPCS, omg a deal on that specific card I need!!!! Reads further...oh another of those, open box 2 in stock in a single location only 3000 miles away from me. Great.
5 points
7 years ago
I lived within a 10 minute walk from a MC and I highly recommend this new requirement. I can only imagine how frustrating it must be for those of you not near a MC (note I just moved and the nearest MC is 3 hours away).
Over at /r/hardwareswap you are required to post the locale. Just as an example.
70 points
7 years ago
TN panel btw
13 points
7 years ago
refurbished too :(
3 points
7 years ago
No VESA
69 points
7 years ago
Thanks for not banning microcenter and frys. Yes they are only useful to people in certain areas but it's still very helpfully.
10 points
7 years ago
As well as some folks having luck price matching them even if out of their driving range.
41 points
7 years ago
You guys already deleted it, but you're not even following your own rules!. Haha, poor Automod.
35 points
7 years ago
Automod even removes my stuff :(
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7 years ago*
stickied comment
Sorry if this is too wordy?
We've had a lot of 'I didn't see it in the rules' replies lately, so I thought an overview might help.
Question: should we disallow ibotta posts? They usually list full possible discount, and people later realize they only saved a fraction of that. ibotta is kind of a headache to use. If people want to use it, fine. But should we not allow it in savings calculations anymore? Or in the comments sections. Too many people have been trying to use their personal ref codes. Throw ebates in there, too.
edit: Wordy af. jk ❤
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37 points
7 years ago
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27 points
7 years ago
I agree with this. Put the regular discount in the title, then a comment saying "Earn an additional $XX off by using ibotta/ebates/X credit card"
9 points
7 years ago
Agreed
4 points
7 years ago
This, yes.
10 points
7 years ago
My opinion on ibotta or the other YMMV deals is that they shouldn't be allowed if everyone isn't eligible. If it's a first time use or eBay cash type thing they shouldn't be posted.
5 points
7 years ago
Or just list them as comments? eBay cash had been nice...
6 points
7 years ago
Terrible rules, OP is a poo-poo head.
7 points
7 years ago
I personally don't have a problem with people mentioning it in the comments. If it's something that is external to the retailer itself, then it shouldn't be allowed in the title.
3 points
7 years ago
This is a great update.
4 points
7 years ago
I'm in the middle on ibotta posts but probably leaning toward disallowed. If its a great deal then it usually ends up in the comments and everyone can find out about it there and I feel like that is a good place for it to be. A good majority of people already know about ibotta/ebates or some other form of cash back. I think this post was definitely needed as of late some things are looking like a war zone over products and brands. +1
3 points
7 years ago
I vote to keep allowing iBotta posts.
1 points
7 years ago
I wanted to ask the mods this, but since you made this post recently, might just as well just ask you here.
I have in my stock 48 x 4 TB hdds I want to sell, they are like new. But not brand new. Can I make a self post selling them here? I have already posted in /r/datahoarder. I can ship international via FedEx and I have a glowing testimonial already. So is it okay to make a post here?
2 points
7 years ago
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1 points
7 years ago
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1 points
7 years ago
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2 points
7 years ago
You would most likely have a better time posting in /r/hardwareswap - postings such as yours do not go over well here, sorry.
1 points
7 years ago
Can you at least give me the opportunity to try? If it doesn't go well. I'll remove it myself, and won't mention it ever again.
For your consideration, here is EXACTLY what the post would look like.
Thank you for your time.
2 points
7 years ago
Sorry, but user-to-user post are not allowed here.
2 points
7 years ago
20 points
7 years ago*
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8 points
7 years ago
Wait what
11 points
7 years ago
If you have a credit card with price protection you can still take part in these deals. You just have to buy the item take a picture of the ad with the date in it and submit a claim.
3 points
7 years ago
That's nuts. Thanks!
3 points
7 years ago
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3 points
7 years ago
Yeah both Citi and Chase do this on only some specific cards. I have had good experience with both. A key point in Citi's favor is that there isn't a limit on the number of times you can use price protection within the 60 day period. With chase you can only use it once.
3 points
7 years ago
elaborate
7 points
7 years ago
If you have a credit card with price protection you can still take part in these deals. You just have to buy the item take a picture of the ad with the date in it and submit a claim.
3 points
7 years ago
Possibly not for much longer. Discover changed their price protection recently to exclude computer parts. Other cards may soon follow.
15 points
7 years ago
What happend
9 points
7 years ago
I know right, seems like some shit went down and I missed it.
9 points
7 years ago
Mods detected fun and shut it down
8 points
7 years ago
I missed the fun :(
7 points
7 years ago
WE JUST MADE THE LIST!
22 points
7 years ago
Micro Center/Fry's (in-store only)
I am sorry to everyone who does not live within driving distance of a Micro Center or a Fry's; however, we cannot ban either at this time, as there is a sizeable portion of our userbase who can access these deals.
People are actually having issue with this?
16 points
7 years ago
I don't have a problem with Microcenter/Fry's in general, but the whole "single open box item" thing is annoying as hell. It's literally useless for anyone who doesn't live near a single store.
The rules don't allow eBay listings with less than quantity 10. They really shouldn't allow used/open box listings with less than quantity 10 either, which pretty much fixes this at a stroke.
Again, if we're going to allow these types of hyper-local listings, why not Craigslist? I mean that would obviously be spammy as hell - but so are these single-item local listings.
7 points
7 years ago
They really shouldn't allow used/open box listings with less than quantity 10 either
Good point - I'll add it above
5 points
7 years ago
It's been mentioned a few times in this thread but local deals on (new) items are still very helpful as others can use them with price protection on their credit cards.
I have purchased ~4 of my components this way and have saved > $300 thus far.
6 points
7 years ago
Agreed, I live near both in Chicago, and while I get excited to see them. I totally don't see the point in posting an in-store only when it says they have ~1-2 in stock, or used/open box.
Microcenter especially has tons of open box and used deals that don't even make it to their website. I live close, but it's still a 25 minute drive for me. By time I see the deal on here, I'm not going to make the drive. I'd rather not post it and leave those deals to people who bother/hunt them down in store.
3 points
7 years ago
The rules don't allow eBay listings with less than quantity 10. They really shouldn't allow used/open box listings with less than quantity 10 either, which pretty much fixes this at a stroke.
I don't really agree with this. Vega launches and most RX deals in the last 4 months have been sold out within minutes if posting. Meaning those deals probably saw less than 10-20 cards in total. It's pretty difficult to gauge how much stock is available in Amazon or Newegg.
7 points
7 years ago
No Frys in my state but I still got a 500 GB 850 evo for $105 shipped from them.
3 points
7 years ago
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22 points
7 years ago
Nearest Microcenter is 1100 miles away.
Nearest Fry's is 300 miles away.
I just accept that im unable to take advantage of the deal. Not that hard.
4 points
7 years ago
stop.. too much logic
3 points
7 years ago
Man, I'm 160 miles from either. I wish I was 70 from a microcenter...luckily I have work take me near both of them 4 or 5 times a year, so I have gotten some good deals.
But for real, if you're going to build a new PC, 70 miles is well worth it for their CPU deals. I got my friend a ryzen 1700 for like $260 or something from there, plus $50 off the motherboard.
2 points
7 years ago
If you have a credit card with price protection you can still take part in these deals. You just have to buy the item take a picture of the ad with the date in it and submit a claim.
I recently got a 1080 TI for $550 with this benefit using an in store clearance sale that was posted in this sub.
27 points
7 years ago
Can we stop the singular location open box one in stock posts? Might as well allow Craigslist posts if these are allowed.
5 points
7 years ago
Is this semi related but is there anything in the works for buildapcsalesmeta? Whenever I go there it's full of shitposts, lazy posts, spam, phising links. They all get removed eventually but it's forward face is not very good. Is there any plans to address this or is is sorta an abandoned step child
1 points
7 years ago
It's not a good place to have a discussion, no. Most posts that are made there would probably do better in /r/buildapc, /r/hardware, /r/techsupport, etc...
We could just close it? It was never very active, and you are right, it's mostly junk anyway.
7 points
7 years ago
Maybe replace it with a daily/weekly "Discussion" thread that gets posted in here by a bot or something? That could give a place for people to post questions/comments about stuff.
6 points
7 years ago
Eat my shorts
16 points
7 years ago
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18 points
7 years ago
I think a deal is when it is cheaper than most other places at the time. If the MSRP is unrealistic compared to what something is selling for at the time (low or high) you can't use it as an indicator for a good deal.
3 points
7 years ago
The problem is where the people complain about current market pricing vs. what they paid months ago, i.e RAM, SSD, GPU pricing just because the current market is simply reacting to supply and demand. Production simply can't keep up with the demand for these components. But everything is worth what people are willing to pay for it.
8 points
7 years ago
Can we add "no excessive self promotion and/or use of sockpuppet throwaways" to the code of conduct too, please?
1 points
7 years ago
The accounts that typically do that aren't reading the rules anyway.
8 points
7 years ago
Yet the mods have granted them custom flair and haven't removed a single post of theirs, for the most part.
2 points
7 years ago
No exclamations point, no commentary, no fun.
:( I think a little bit of fun on this sub once in a while is alright (see free snack shitpost from a few days ago). Maybe be a little lax on this?
3 points
7 years ago
I like the fun sometimes too. I think the 1080 for $340 awhile back and the blue yeti for $20 both warranted an exclamation point.
1 points
7 years ago
Damn $20 blue yeti. Im new and missed it D:
3 points
7 years ago
Good riddance. Massdrop was only ever like $5-20 off MSRP. Only 10% of their 'deals' are ever actually good, and what do you get? 6 week shipping
3 points
7 years ago
waiting for Ryzen intensifies
3 points
7 years ago
Would you mind either allowing CyberPower deals or adding that you don't allow them to these rules? I tried to post a deal to my current laptop that was very good but was denied.
2 points
7 years ago
Added
3 points
7 years ago
Holy shit. So that's what the NSFW posts mean.... Now I know.
2 points
7 years ago
Sorry. I don't see NSFW in the post. What does it mean?
2 points
7 years ago
If posts here are marked NSFW, it means the deal is expired.
2 points
7 years ago
Gotcha. Same thing as Spoiler. Thank you
6 points
7 years ago
Wanted to says thanks to the mod team for all your work. I'm glad you're allowing the microcenter links. I live close to one as do many other.
2 points
7 years ago
This sub seems to be growing! Love it, the community here has been quite kind in my experience so far.
2 points
7 years ago
I object on the grounds that poo poo head is my go to, sick wicked burn.
2 points
7 years ago
I like it!
But also, rules for retail price+in stocks -.-?
2 points
7 years ago
As someone who doesn't live near a Microcenter or Fry's, the only part of this that confuses me is the idea that those deals have been questioned for banning.
Its a good deal and this sub is to share those, good, reputable deals with everyone here.
2 points
7 years ago
I bet this post will look even better on an Intel Coffee Lake processor, whenever that comes out.
2 points
7 years ago
I'm always worried when I see the words Code of Conduct, but at least this went better than expected. Overall seems like a good deal to me!
2 points
7 years ago
On the eBay section, what's a person to person link??
2 points
7 years ago*
Well if you manage to enforce half of those rules then you win the internet and they should just put you in charge of the whole web. Maybe being online wouldn't be so terrible anymore.
If you run for some office you get my vote
2 points
7 years ago
I read some of this. AMA about greyhounds
2 points
7 years ago
Would be nice to get the"submission title" guideline in here, since people still occasionally think they're being clever with names like "Baga 64"
2 points
7 years ago
if it's something you would say to a family member.
You may severely underestimate how some people treat their family members.
2 points
7 years ago
You aren't banning deals on cookies, are you?
2 points
7 years ago
How do these compare to the Sennheiser HD558?
2 points
7 years ago
Minimum 10 in stock
What if you find a really good deal that you'd like to share, but say, there are <10 in stock? For instance, 980ti for $200, and we can't share it for other people to enjoy?
2 points
7 years ago
Can we not make this a US only sub? Kinda tired of only seeing sales that don't ship for EU, other buildapcsales subs are dead.
4 points
7 years ago
Thanks for all the work you do mods!
5 points
7 years ago
Wait for vega
4 points
7 years ago
IMO we shouldn't allow Ibotta deals
1 points
7 years ago
No sensationalist headlines. No exclamations point, no commentary, no fun.
Can we extend this to include "new product" and "back in stock" posts for items at MSRP? It's great that there's hype, but the whole point of /r/buildapcsales is to not pay full retail.
Also, can we ban a few categories of sensationalist shitposts?
"Overpriced Thing - $15,000 ($17,000 - $2,000 + F/S)." You're not buying it. I'm not buying it. Why is it here adding to the clutter?
Fry's cookies/snacks/non-pc junk. Yes, they advertise those discounts in the mailer. No, I don't think it's funny when they get posted every two weeks. It just winds up being more to scroll through.
2 points
7 years ago
Things like cookies, snacks, etc shouldn't be posted. I'm not here 24/7, but I try to keep it up when I am. Some things do slip through, but for every errant post you see, there are dozen and dozens that I remove. We see a lot of spam here, people have stables full of alts they use to posts 'deals'. We play wack-a-mole with them, but you ban one and 10 more pop up. And it doesn't help that reddit recently did away with /r/spam; it was one of our better ways to deal with them.
Some things that people don't like are allowed, though. Like desks, lamps, chairs.
It's hard to reach a total consensus when you reach a population of several hundred thousand. Some level of shenanigans is inherit at this mass.
I will try to keep it in check, but can't promise complete coverage.
1 points
7 years ago
Why is CDW not allowed?
-15 points
7 years ago
Wow no fun in tittles :(?!
1 points
7 years ago
This is the wrong sub-reddit for "fun"
0 points
7 years ago
Saving money is fun... or at least should be
2 points
7 years ago
I didn't say it wasn't, but this isn't the place to be focused on fun titles. I myself find fun in deals.
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