GILLMANN%USC-ISIB@sri-unix.UUCP (11/11/83)
From: Dick Gillmann <GILLMANN@USC-ISIB> Based on the good things said about The Programmer's Shop in the digest, I tried to order a copy of Microsoft Word through them. The person who answered the phone had never heard of Microsoft. It took her several passes to get my name and address. She then tried to transfer me to someone else and dropped the line. I called back and she dropped the line again. Ditto for try #3. I gave up after that. Seems like they're not handling success very well. So I went back to Conroy-LaPoint, who are a lot better organized. They know their software and the PC. I have always found them to be competent and frank about whether they have items in stock. Unlike many of these mail-order places they actually seem to keep an inventory. They had Word in stock with Mouse for $339, delivery in 6-7 working days including shipping time. Conroy-LaPoint 800-547-1289 -------