jeffj@sfmin.UUCP (J.S.Jonas) (12/12/85)
[yup! another feature article!]
I got some junkmail of possible interest to those of you who purchase
DEC equipment.
DEC Direct is having a sale on "never used and refurbished equipment".
limited quantities
offer ends February 14, 1986, while supplies last
All products are priced at 20% to 60% off current MLP and carry the
same warranty as new equipment.
Refurbished (B2-) Products. Not Discountable. Equipment is factory-
refurbished to meet Digital's new equipment standards; updated to the
minimum ECO levels; carefully inspected and fully tested; comes with
documentation and WARRANTY AS NEW EQUIPMENT
NEVER USED EQUIPMENT
Never used equipment (B3-) Products. Digital quantity discount agreements
DO apply. NEVER USED (B3-) PRODUCTS ARE AVAILABLE AS OPTIONS ONLY.
MAY NOT BE CONFIGURED WITH SYSTEM ORDERS. Never Used hardware is comparable
to new equipment but may have cosmetic defects; may be missing
hardware documentation and accessories;and may not be at the latest
ECO level. WARRANTY AS NEW EQUIPMENT. IT IS THE CUSTOMER'S RESPONSIBILITY
TO PURCHASE MISSING DOCUMENTATION OR ACCESSORIES.
If that didn't frighten you away, then this is for you!!
ex:
B3-LA100-CA KSR hardcopy terminal with multiple font option
new price $2,295
outlet price $1,500
B3-TS11-BA 1600bpi, 9 track, 45ips MAGTAPE with controller
in H9502 60" cab, 120V
new price $16,400
outlet price $5,000
DECdirect's phone # is (800) 258-1710
(New Hamshire, Alaska and Hawaii call (603) 884-6660)
Open 8:30 to 6:00 EST.
Jeff 'bargain basement computing' Skot
{ihnp4 | allegra | mcnc...} attunix ! jeffj
disclaimer: I am only relaying this information because maybe someone
out there in net-land could save some $. I and my employer
have all the equipment we need.