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From: jjm@hou5e.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.rec.photo
Subject: Re: mail order rip-offs - (nf)
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Date: Wed, 20-Jul-83 11:43:00 EDT
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Posted: Wed Jul 20 11:43:00 1983
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	When I bought some movie equipment several years ago,
	I checked out all the mail order ads in the back of
	the photo magazines.  I then called the places (many
	have an 800 number) and verified the prices on the
	equipment I wanted.

	Then I selected a place in NYC that did both mail-order
	and walk-in sales.  I called them, mentioned the ad,
	and double-checked their prices against the rest of the
	mail-order places.  I wrote down the prices, and the
	name of the guy I talked to.

	Then I trekked into the city and bought it over the counter
	at their mail order prices.  At first they were reluctant,
	since their store prices were higher, but I gave them a choice
	of taking my money or saying goodbye forever.  They took my money.

	MORAL OF THE STORY: mail order is good, but nothing beats hands-on
	examination in a store before you buy.  And if you're lucky,
	you CAN get mail-order prices in stores.  Good luck!

	Jim McParland
	ABI - HO
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