Re: Sketchy Mail Order?

From: Bill Morrow (penzance_at_icanect.net)
Date: Wed Dec 09 1998 - 02:41:49 EST

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caveat emptor

J wrote:

> Hello All,
>
> Ok, has anyone had experience with one of these mail-order companies who
> regularly advertise in "Laptop buyers guide" mag., and similar
> publications?
> Eastern computer, Sunshine, Marine Park.....all in NY

TRIPLE caveat emptor

> , phone answered by
> gruff,
> rude people who are probably part of the "family".
>
> Eastern said " today, because it is raining (cough hack), the 380x
> p233/32mb/4gb/12.1 tft/24xcd is 1199 with 3 year IBM warranty".
> ummmmmmm really?
>
> Scam or real?
> suggested questions I should ask?
>
> james

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