GMS@PSUVM.BITNET (09/19/87)
I am researching various strategies for university computer
stores, resale efforts, or other various means of getting micros,
peripherals and software into the hands of faculty, staff and students.
I would appreciate any info on what various universities have
available in this area. In particular any info regarding (1) how successful
they are, (2) local vendor reaction, and (3) who to contact there for more
information.
Email only please -- if there is sufficient interest I will buck copies
or post a summary to the net.
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David_J_Buerger@cup.portal.com (09/24/87)
We tried the bookstore sales approach for over a year here at Santa Clara University. We're located in the heart of Silicon Valley. My recommendation is that if your university/college is located in a large metropolitan area, you probably should skip the "opportunity" to sell to students. Get to know a few clone/discount vendors in your area and refer everyone there. You'll eliminate the need to: 1. Have a technical staff 2. Do the shipping/receiving/testing/delivery hassle 3. Eliminate the bigger hassle of long-term support/repair 4. Deal with nickle and dime buyers of expensive equipment 5. Buy drugs to calm your ulcers If you're in a more remote area, you might be able to do your students a real service. But, be prepared to pay a big overhead price for providing this service. After expending an enormous amount of energy, burning out myself and my staff, and spending a lot of the university's money, I'd never do it again. David J. Buerger Director Personal Computer Center Santa Clara University dbuerger@scu.bitnet