Getting a quote for Desktop PCs - Best Practice

[DeGrimmy]

Hi all,

 

I'm just wondering if, in your experience, you get a better offer dealing directly with Dell / HP / Lenovo etc. for buying desktop PCs or through a reseller(s) when looking for a quote? How do you normally go about it when you're looking for big quotes like this?

 

Thanks in advance!

Edited January 16, 2023 by DeGrimmy

[pete]

I've found resellers usually offer better pricing and more flexibility on that pricing than the manufacturer's reps. At least in volumes up to ~200 or so desktops. They're usually more responsive too.

 

If I were regularly buying thousands of units, I might get a better class of account manager from the manufacturer who has access to better discounts, but that's not likely in my current role.

[hallb15]

Resellers tend to have access to price/stock lists that we (the public) don't, so usually can get better deals. Depends on the quantities you're after. For desktops I always go to @VeryPC_Colin_M for new (they sell branded and own brand) and @ICTDirect_Dave for refurbished. Great service and support from both.

[FN-GM]

In addition to the above, long term service is better via resellers. I find vendors like Dell constantly change your account manager, so you don’t build a relationship. Ultimately the service suffers.

[DeGrimmy]

Thanks all. It's been a good few years since we last had to get quotes from suppliers and we just wanted a quick sanity check!