[comp.sys.laptops] Zenith Pricing

pollack@dendrite.cis.ohio-state.edu (Jordan B Pollack) (05/15/91)

Most of the major microcomputer corporations like zenith, TI, HP, ATT,
IBM, Apple, etc, have a TWO-TIER pricing structure, with a 30-40%
GSA discount which benefits the Govt and its contract-holders (like
Academia) but shafts the general public and corporations, as
well as retail microcomputer operations. Many universities can get
similar discounts for student and faculty personal purchases as well.

At one point, when the govt was blockading it, toshiba offered 50%
off to universities.



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