From: Richard Chalk (rchalk_at_nettaxi.com)
Date: Sun Oct 01 2000 - 12:32:03 EDT
OK, so lemme see if I got this straight..
We have this list, set up and maintained for the mutual benefit of ThinkPad
owners...
Then we got Jon, who posts a good deal, even if he can't get it for himself,
and asks for help..
Then we got this guy, who, based on Jon's information, goes & finds 5 of
these puppies...
BUT!!
Does he offer to help Jon?
Does he offer to help other List members?
Nah...he uses the information gratuitously posted by Jon to see an
opportunity to make a few bux, while simultaneously restricting
opportunities of others in his area to take advantage of the deal.
Nice cooperative attitude...
Richard
----- Original Message -----
From: <scosgt_at_att.net>
To: "Tania" <dalbro_at_att.net>
Cc: "James H. E. Maugham" <CaptJHEM_at_waterw.com>; "Jon W"
<jfwee_at_WSUHUB.UC.TWSU.EDU>; <thinkpad_at_cs.utk.edu>
Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2000 8:21 PM
Subject: Re: External USB sony CD-RW $79.99 - BAGGED ONE!!!
> I got FIVE (5)
> Scoured Long Island, got 2 in one place and 3 in another!
> EBAY here I come!
> > Thanks from me too Jon-
> >
> > I got the last one at my nearest store as well. Because the store is 40
miles
> > distant I had no choice but to call first. When I asked if they had any
the
> > clerk
> > indicated they had one. I immediately asked for the manager and
requested him
> > to
> > set it aside for me. I made sure to tell him that these were desirable
and that
> > it
> > was no small trip for me to come and get it. He assured me that he
would
> > personally
> > remove it from the shelf and put it away.
> >
> > Well an hour later I'm at the store and guess what? No drive.
Bastards!
> >
> > A conference with the manager and a search of the store determined that
the
> > first
> > employee I had spoken with became aware of the deal and hid it away for
himself.
> > The manager was telling him to clear out his locker as I left the store-
drive
> > in
> > hand. No grudge against an employee trying to get a good deal, but this
kid was
> > just an out and out nimrod.
> >
> > In any event- Sorry I couldn't get you any Jon. Can I ask how you came
by this
> > incredible deal?
> >
> > Thanks again-
> >
> >
> > > Thanks for the headsup Jon, I got one. I literally ran out the door
and sped
> > > over to my local Staples (Rte. 70, Marlton, NJ) where I bagged the
LAST one.
> > >
> > > SONY CRX100E/X2. The unit was on the shelf with no closeout tag on it
and when
> > I
> > > asked the clerk to scan it, his jaw almost hit the floor as he uttered
a loud
> > > "Holy SHIT!!"! His reaction resulted in a bit of a quiet conference
between
> > > several of the clerks which I interrupted with, "If you're thinking of
getting
> > > _this_ one for one of yourselves, please know that it _will_ cost you
your job
> > > here!".
> > >
> > > They VERY grudgingly handed it over. Sorry I couldn't get you one Jon.
> > >
> > > Thanks again,
> > >
> > > James
> > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: Jon W [mailto:jfwee_at_WSUHUB.UC.TWSU.EDU]
> > > > Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2000 2:51 PM
> > > > To: thinkpad_at_cs.utk.edu
> > > > Subject: External USB sony CD-RW $79.99
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > 4x 4x 6x sony spressa external cdrw usb retial $279.99 on clearence
at
> > > > your local staples store for $79.99
> > > >
> > > > HURRY UP ! if anyone can locate 2 of these please let me know, i
will buy
> > > > it from you ! all sold out on my area , according to the staples
manager
> > > > the store clerks snatch all these babies up themselves ! SO DO NOT
CALL
> > > > AND ASK !!
> > > >
> > > > THe SKU# is 432-438 in some store the discount is not reflected
yet
> > > > make sure to ask the manager to double check the sku & price !!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > PLease get an extra one for me !!
> > > >
> > > > enjoy
> > > >
> > > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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