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RE: [PLUG] Where to buy a CPU
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Well, I should clarify my point. I never buy a whole PC from
anyone. I prefer building them. I can control the quality of the
parts and I can make the decisions on where to save based on who I am
building it for and what their priorities are.
Bob
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From: Nicholas Vettese [mailto:pluglist@hotmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 5:12 PM
To: plug@lists.phillylinux.org
Subject: RE: [PLUG] Where to buy a CPU
I usually stay away from the NY dealers because returning things to
them is
a hassle. My friend wanted a PC, and we went to the show. I had him
checking out a few local shops like Artex and such, but when he saw
the a NY
dealer was cheaper, he took it. Point of my story. He started
having
problems with the PC and had to send it back 3 or 4 times. The
shipping
alone cost him more than he would have spent on a local shop where he
could
have driven it too. I am not saying don't buy from them, just take
into
account of what may happen if you need to return it.
Nick
>From: "Bob Razler" <bob@razler.com>
>Reply-To: plug@lists.phillylinux.org
>To: <plug@lists.phillylinux.org>
>Subject: RE: [PLUG] Where to buy a CPU
>Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2002 15:48:48 -0500
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>Hello:
>
> I don't know why everyone hates the PC Shows. I usually build
>about
>1 PC a month for friends, family and co-workers. I have never had a
>problem with the vendors at the shows. On the rare occasion I need
>to return it I do it the next day. I always go on Saturday so if I
>have to return something I can go back on Sunday.
>
> As for the prices, I find they are the same as online prices if
>you
>factor in shipping and handling. They are much cheaper then the
>main PC stores (CompUSA, MicroCenter, etc.).
>
>Robert J. Razler, Esq.
>Approvals Manager
>Heritage Building Group, Inc.
>Suite A-100
>3326 Old York Road
>Furlong, PA 18925
>215.794.0550, ext. 117
>www.heritagebuildinggroup.com
>brazler@heritagebuildinggroup.com
>
>- -----Original Message-----
>From: plug-admin@lists.phillylinux.org
>[mailto:plug-admin@lists.phillylinux.org] On Behalf Of multiple
>seriousity
>Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 3:39 PM
>To: plug@lists.phillylinux.org
>Subject: Re: [PLUG] Where to buy a CPU
>
>On Tue, 22 Jan 2002, gabriel rosenkoetter wrote:
> > On Tue, Jan 22, 2002 at 11:51:19AM -0800, JP Toto wrote:
> > > You mean ExpensiveCenter? Yikes that place is
> > > pricey!!!
> > Yes and no. If you catch them at the right time for whatever you
> > want, you can do pretty well.
>
>Yeah, I think it really depends... for instance, I personally cringe
>at
>the suggestion of going to the local computer 'shows' the only one I
>like,
>is TCF and now that it is run by KGP, it sucks too.
>
>Personally, I've been shopping through Microcenter since before,
>when they
>were just the mail-order biz MEI who had GREAT prices on disks, etc.
>
>
>I think Microcenter's selection and prices on cables, as stated are
>pretty
>good, and the prices I believe much better than CompUSA.
>
> > I wouldn't buy a whole computer from them (much less software),
> > but it's not a bad place to browse through bits and pieces.
>
>I did... but then again, that was when they had a great deal in
>conjunction with e-trade.
>
> > And anyway, they carry 2600. ;^>
>
>And, yes, they do have an extensive book & magazine section.
>
>However, I have grown increasingly disappointed with
>Microcenter... typically I am looking for special sales, and rebates
>- -
>especially free rebates.
>
>The last time I was there, the only thing I wanted, turned out to be
>a
>misprint in their circular. (I was trying to get a FreeBSD PowerPak
>boxed
>set with book for a decent price.)
>
>But what really pisses me off is when I went to CompUSA (I found out
>they
>do price matching/beating.) is CompUSA refused to price match
>Microcenter
>on something cause they claim Microcenter carrys grey market goods..
>(it
>didnt piss me off about microcenter, it pissed me off at CompUSA.)
>
>The problem is, unless you're specifically going out to Microcenter
>for
>something specific like that obscure cable or printer ribbon, it's
>pretty
>far for a lot of us, and lately there hasn't been much on
>sale/rebate at
>such a decent price.. it makes it not worth it to drive all the way
>out
>there. :(
>
>You'll tell us when a really good sale comes up, won't you?? :D
>
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