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From: rogers@orion.SRC.Honeywell.COM (Brynn Rogers)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: Re: Results of informal vote on F-O-R S-A-L-E items
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Date: 16 Aug 89 14:28:24 GMT
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   I have noticed that of all the for sale adds I see in this group,
Almost never have I seen somebody selling something used that could not
be bought cheaper new.(with a little hunting)

  Typical examples:  a panasonic 1124 printer used for $350  , while
new ones are selling for $320 or less.  
  A 80287-6 that someone paid over $200 for, trying to dump it for $120.
I just ordered a brand new one yesterday for $119.  [Telemart]

  I can think of a couple exceptions, a Maxtor XT-2190 selling for $750.
I am sure that one was snatched within hours of the posting.

   One exception was somebody selling mice for less than wholesale,
but I saw a followup from someone who bought one and a) it was
not the same mouse that was advertised, b) it had no documentation, and
c) he could never reach the seller again.

  My opinion:  Unless you are offering a REALLY good deal, not just
trying to dump something you don't want for the price you bought it for,
Don't Post It Here!   Also,   Buyers Beware!
 Brynn Rogers    Honeywell S&RC        rogers@src.honeywell.com
 work 612-782-7577 home 874-7737