From: Bill Morrow (penzance_at_icanect.net)
Date: Wed Dec 09 1998 - 03:05:07 EST
Daivd, and all lookenpeepers..
David Goldman wrote:
> At 11:56 AM 12/8/98 -0800, you 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, 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?
>
> Three questions should always be asked:
> 1) Are you an authorized _________ dealer?
>
a fair question..
> 2) Is the product new, unopened and still in the original factory packing?
>
essential..
> 3) What is your return policy?
>
here, i must comment..NO reseller will take a return on an opened box thinkpad..
period..
PERHAPS on a closed box, but never on an opened box, since that, like a new car
when you title it, makes 'it' a used car or thinkpad..
i have made deals on a thinkpad, on approval, but with a fair restocking fee..
if you get a dead machine, then IBM will swap it or repair it, free..
but there IS NO return for full refund, unless you have special arrangements,
once the box has been opened...
> You might also want to check what they charge for shipping and/or using
> credit cards.
>
shipping should run no more than the actual cost..most big vendors and
distributors have a deal with FedEx or UPS for a big discount..
i personally, avoid doing business with a company that charges more that the
actual shipping charge..
> Finally, if the price seems too good to be true, it usually is. To find
> out what the reasonable (low end) price range is, you might want to check:
>
> http://www.shopper.com
>
the lowest price is not always the best price..
> --
> David Goldman
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