From: Computer-Guru (pctech_at_southeast.net)
Date: Sun Oct 01 2000 - 18:13:03 EDT
I am sure that there are many people on this list that would be willing
to pay $90 + shipping for them...
Bruce Markowitz wrote:
>
> Oh, and BTW, they cost me $90 with sales tax.
>
> Jon W wrote:
> >
> > Its allright, better deals will come by in the future :)
> > Just glad that ppl are getting a good deal and i am actually contributing
> > something to this wonderful newslist.
> >
> > NOw scott, how does $90 + shipping sounds ? :p
> >
> > On Sun, 1 Oct 2000 scosgt_at_att.net wrote:
> >
> > > Richard, Richard,
> > > you and I have done business before -
> > > I bought at least 2 770 Enh Video Adaptors from you,
> > > I think you have bought from me...
> > > So stop trashing me!
> > > I spent an entire afternoon driving around, using gas
> > > (at $1.80 per around here!), wear and tear on my car,
> > > and you begrudge me a profit and think I should sell to
> > > list members at a loss.
> > > Give me a break!
> > > > 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
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > >
> > >
-- Regards,Computer-Guru pctech_at_southeast.net "Error: Keyboard not attached. Press F1 to continue."
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