Newegg Opens New Online Student Store with Special Deals for Recent Grads and College Students

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Newegg, a leading global e-commerce company, announced the launch of a new online Student Store aimed at college students, recent graduates, faculty, and staff with a .edu email address. The store features curated products like laptops, desktop PCs, and resale Apple products tailored for students.

Current offers include 8% off select ASUS laptops with the promo code ASUS8ST and 10% off orders of $100 or more with Affirm using promo code AFFIRMEDU, available throughout 2024 while funds last. The deals are stackable, allowing for maximum savings.

The store also offers tools like Laptop Finder and Gaming PC Finder to assist in shopping decisions, as well as refurbished products with a 90-day guarantee.

Positive

• Launch of dedicated Student Store targets a specific and sizable market segment (college students).
• Current offers include 8% off select ASUS laptops and 10% off sitewide orders over $100 with Affirm.
• Deals are stackable, allowing for additional savings.
• Store will expand to include PC components, accessories, monitors, and peripherals.
• Shopping tools like Laptop Finder and Gaming PC Finder enhance user experience.
• Refurbished products come with a 90-day guarantee, ensuring quality assurance.

Negative

• Offers are available only while funds last, creating potential for availability.
• Store access to individuals with a .edu email address, excluding a wider audience.
• Current discounts may not be substantial enough to attract heavier investments or long-term loyalty.
• Dependency on promo codes for discounts, which might complicate the shopping experience.

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CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Newegg Commerce, Inc. (NASDAQ: NEGG), a leading global e-commerce company specializing in computers and consumer electronics, today announced the opening of a new online Student Store catering to college students, recent college graduates, faculty and staff with a .edu email address.

Newegg opened an online Student Store with curated products for recent college graduates, students, faculty and staff with a .edu email address to get essential gear for less. (Graphic: Newegg)

College students and recent grads frequently need a laptop among other essential gear. Recognizing this, Newegg opened a dedicated online Student Store to compile products and deals curated specifically for college students and recent graduates.

Only students, recent graduates, faculty and staff with a .edu email address are eligible to access deals.

Newegg will regularly offer new deals for students on top brands with a promo code. Select ASUS laptops are now available for 8% off with the ASUS8ST promo code, while funds last.

Among the deals is an Affirm offer for 10% off orders of $100 or more sitewide when checking out with Affirm while using the promo code AFFIRMEDU. This offer is expected to be available for the rest of 2024, while funds last. A benefit of the deal is it can be stackable on top of other promo codes and deals and repeatable, maximizing total savings.

The Student Store currently offers laptops for students and will look to expand to also include PC components, accessories, monitors and peripherals at a minimum 8% discount.

Newegg also helps students’ shopping with access to the company’s shopping tools:

• Laptop Finder helps students shop for a new laptop based on use, size, budget, etc.
• Gaming PC Finder advises students on the best desktop PC or laptop for all their gaming needs.
• Newegg Refreshed includes a wide assortment of like-new products at great prices backed by a 90-day guarantee. Refurbished products include desktop PCs, laptops, iPhone, iPad, monitors, smartwatches, graphics cards and more.

“We want to help students and recent grads get the best pricing on the tools they need to succeed so we created a destination offering the lowest prices we can on essential gear for their education and careers," said Andrew Choi, Director of Brand and Web Experience for Newegg. “We're constantly expanding our selection of curated PCs and tech products, making it easy for everyone from students to faculty to find great deals.”

About Newegg

Newegg Commerce, Inc. (NASDAQ: NEGG), founded in 2001 and based in the City of Industry, Calif., near Los Angeles, is a leading global online retailer for PC hardware, consumer electronics, gaming peripherals, home appliances, automotive and lifestyle technology. Newegg also serves businesses’ e-commerce needs with marketing, supply chain, and technical solutions in a single platform. For more information, please visit Newegg.com.

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Newegg Commerce Inc.

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FAQ

What is Newegg's new Student Store?

Newegg's new Student Store is an online platform offering curated products and deals for college students, recent graduates, faculty, and staff with a .edu email address.

What special deals are available in Newegg's Student Store?

Current deals include 8% off select ASUS laptops with the promo code ASUS8ST and 10% off sitewide orders of $100 or more with Affirm using the promo code AFFIRMEDU.

Who is eligible to shop at Newegg's Student Store?

Only college students, recent graduates, faculty, and staff with a .edu email address are eligible to access the deals at Newegg's Student Store.

How long are the deals in Newegg's Student Store valid?

The deals are expected to be available through the rest of 2024, while funds last.

Can I stack promo codes at Newegg's Student Store?

Yes, the deals in Newegg's Student Store can be stackable, allowing for maximum possible savings.