From: Jon W (jfwee_at_WSUHUB.UC.TWSU.EDU)
Date: Mon Oct 02 2000 - 14:34:04 EDT
scosgt_at_att.net form this list got 5 of the USB CR-RW. He wants like $159
for them each considering you can pick one up at any store for $179.99
He is not even willing to help me out even i am the one that posted this
information in the first place and pleading for help in getting 1 unit !
:)
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On Mon, 2 Oct 2000, Rick A. Bright wrote:
> Was anyone able to pick up an extra one that they wish to sell? They were
> sold out in Atlanta 2 days before I got the word from this group. Thanks
> for letting me know, wish I could have received word 2 days sooner.
>
> Rick
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: scosgt_at_att.net [mailto:scosgt_at_att.net]
> Sent: Sunday, October 01, 2000 12:39 PM
> To: Richard Chalk
> Cc: Tania; James H. E. Maugham; Jon W; thinkpad_at_cs.utk.edu
> Subject: Re: External USB sony CD-RW $79.99 - BAGGED ONE!!!
>
>
> 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
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> >
>
>
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