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Date: | Fri, 30 May 1997 21:06:04 GMT |
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On Mon, 24 Mar 1997 12:18:53 EST, Jim Phillips
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>I don't want to start a flame war or anything, but. . .
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>We are about to purchase two 918 LX's.
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>Question #1: What is the legitimacy of these third-party suppliers?
>Are they truly gray market? What is HP's "official" stance on them?
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Absolutely they are grey market. HP has no official stance on them,
other than they want the market to go away.
>Question #2: What have your experiences been with third party suppliers?
>We've pretty much decided who we're going to buy from, but specific
>recommendations/warnings via private email would be appreciated, as well
>as general warnings/recommendations.
Remember that HWP will include one year onsite support when you buy
new.. Make sure you factor in this value in determining your true
cost.
Also -- have you requested that HP quote you *USED* hardware?!! They
will if you ask them to. It is usually a heck of a deal, and I have
seen enduser pricing around 50% off of list for some models.
David
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>Responses are welcome from customers and third-party suppliers.
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>Jim Phillips Manager of Information Systems
>E-Mail: [log in to unmask] Therm-O-Link, Inc.
>Phone: (330) 527-2124 P. O. Box 285
> Fax: (330) 527-2123 Garrettsville, Ohio 44231
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