ajq@mace.cc.purdue.edu (John O'Malley) (01/04/90)
Anyone else notice the MacConnection ad in Macworld's January issue? It's 33 pages long! From page 56 to 89! MacConnection has never ceased to amaze me. Even when they're not flying at warp speed (e.g. their recent computer problems), they still manage to fly by the others. -John (... with appropriate disclaimers) --- John O'Malley / Macintosh / Purdue University / (317) ajq@mace.cc.purdue.edu / Specialist / Computing Center / 494-1787
jdu@cbnewsd.ATT.COM (john.d.unruh) (01/04/90)
In article <3788@mace.cc.purdue.edu> ajq@mace.cc.purdue.edu (John O'Malley) writes: >MacConnection has never ceased to amaze me. Even when they're not flying >at warp speed (e.g. their recent computer problems), they still manage to >fly by the others. > >-John (... with appropriate disclaimers) >--- >John O'Malley / Macintosh / Purdue University / (317) I just received an order from MacConnection. There was no evidence of computer problems. When I called, they knew what was in stock. The person on the phone was pleasant. The order indeed arrived the next day. I would not hesitate to order from them at this time since it seems that the problems are behind them. John Unruh
jacobs@well.UUCP (David Jacobs) (01/05/90)
Yes, but who really wants to read the whole MacConnection catalog in a magazine. Especially when so many people already get the cataog (like me!) I hope this dosn't turn into a war of how many paes of your catalog can YOU print in MacUser. I can do 30.....well i can do 50...arg!
cote@mpac.enet.dec.com (01/05/90)
I have recently placed three separate orders with MacConnection and each time had no problem. The worst that happened was one day I called at 5 PM and they told me they were behind on their orders and it would be shipped the next morning. Sure enough it was. I've looked at the ads for the other places but MacConnection almost always meets or beats the price. They have my vote. MPAC Michael P.A. Cote
dave@PRC.Unisys.COM (David Lee Matuszek) (01/06/90)
Just my $0.02 regarding MacConnection. I have used both MacConnection and MacWarehouse. Their prices are comparable (and often a dollar or two less than their most recent advertisements indicate). Both have phones staffed by competent people. Both tend to put me on hold when I call, but only for a minute or so. Both have bill-only-when-shipped policies, great return policies, etc. Differences: When I get a package from MacConnection, and I'm not home when it arrives, it has been left in the door. With MacWarehouse, I get a note with a phone number to call to authorize the carrier to leave it in the door the next day. Since I work during the day, the latter is a major nuisance. [I don't know if this is due to different default instructions to their carriers, or just random chance on a small sample.] The last time I used MacWarehouse because I was interested in their FREE disk with every order. Well, guess what? The disk was free, but they want an extra buck or two "shipping charge" to stick it in with the rest of your shipment! Not much money, but I don't like the smell. So I think MacConnection is #1, but MacWarehouse is a reasonable second choice if MacConnection doesn't have what I want. -- Dave Matuszek (dave@prc.unisys.com) -- Unisys Corp. / Paoli Research Center / PO Box 517 / Paoli PA 19301 -- Any resemblance between my opinions and those of my employer is improbable. << Those who fail to learn from Unix are doomed to repeat it. >>