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    Benefits of buying SG-3100 direct from Netgate vs. Amazon

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      goyuix
      last edited by

      Is there any advantage to buying direct from Netgate or Amazon?

      Both stores list the SG-3100 for $349, the difference is shipping. Netgate estimates 16.23 for UPS ground, while Amazon estimates 11.94. I don't have a strong preference between them - and just over 4 USD isn't going to make much of a difference. In fact, the time spent writing and reading this post probably just blew through that many times over in our combined lost productivity.

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      • jahonixJ
        jahonix
        last edited by

        Just the obvious:

        • Buying via Amazon leaves some transit fees with them. pfSense support from Amazon? 😱
        • Buying from Netgate directly rings their bell for all your $$.

        Personally I wouldn't want to feed a-z when it's not necessary, but that's just my €0,02

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          bcruze
          last edited by

          i ordered my minnowboard from amazon.

          pretty easy to point and click 3 times.

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          • GertjanG
            Gertjan
            last edited by Gertjan

            Ok, I have this solid conviction that 'Amazon' can make and break transport companies - and can do what they want with the transport fees.
            Netgate hasn't reached that position (yet ☺ ).

            edit : But doesn't everybody know this already ? ;)

            No "help me" PM's please. Use the forum, the community will thank you.
            Edit : and where are the logs ??

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            • jahonixJ
              jahonix @bcruze
              last edited by

              @bcruze said in Benefits of buying SG-3100 direct from Netgate vs. Amazon:

              pretty easy to point and click 3 times.

              It's this laziness a-z makes the most money with. Would I want to support that?

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              • chrismacmahonC
                chrismacmahon
                last edited by

                We like to give our customer's choice.

                After the order is complete, we are the one's that fulfill the shipment, either with A-Z or from our store.

                Need help fast? Our support is available 24/7 https://www.netgate.com/support/

                Do Not PM For Help!

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