[net.misc] Experiences with Gandalf Data Limited

torcsl@utzoo.UUCP (Jason P. Venner) (02/25/85)

     I purchased some  equipment  (a  modem)  from  Gandalf  Data  Limited  in
December.   They  sad  that there was a thirty day trial period, where I could
return the equipment if I so desired.  I experienced an error rate of approxi-
mately  1%,  and returned the equipment.  This is after I mentioned that I had
heard that there were problems with the modems, and they assured  me  that  it
was  fixed  in this model.  After I insisted, they said that they would refund
the purchase price but it would take two weeks (this was still  in  December).
Last  Thursday, They said that I would have the check by Friday.  Now they are
saying this Friday.  The sales people  are  helpful,  but  seem  powerless  to
assist.

     If I ever deal with Gandalf Data Limited again, I will not  make  payment
on  the  equipment, until I am sure that it works.  I recommend this course of
action to others as well.

     Note, these opinions are my own, based on my person experiences with Gan-
dalf.

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			Jason P. Venner @ U of Toronto Zoology
			{allegra,ihnp4,linus,decvax,watmath}!utzoo!torcsl

randy@garfield.UUCP (Randy Dodge) (02/26/85)

I have had nothing but good experiences with Gandalf. I have a PACX SE,
PIN 3270's, PIN 9101 (Datapac), LDS 120's, LDS 309's and other gear and
have always found Gandalf to be extremely helpfull, responsive to problems,
and quite willing to assist when required. I wouldn't judge Gandalf by one
bad experience.

                                                Randy Dodge
                                                Memorial University
                               ...utcsri!garfield!randy