pgf@mtung.UUCP (Paul Fox) (02/11/86)
Has anyone on the net had experience ordering stuff from an outfit called DAK? They advertise in a lot of magazines, usually for very high-tech gadgets and home entertainment stuff. Often their bargains involve you having to order some of their own brand cassette tapes, which they claim are top of the line (i.e. as good as Maxell, TDK). Has anyone dealt with them? Any experiences-- good, bad, ugly, or indifferent? I recently got their catalog, and a $400 VHS Hi-Fi VCR (stereo) caught my eye. It's made by Emerson (or rather, by Mitsubishi for Emerson, according to a list posted a while back). Anyone know anything about it? And while we're at it, has anyone tried DAK cassettes? -- Paul Fox, AT&T Information Systems, Holmdel NJ. [ihnp4|vax135]!mtung!pgf (201)834-3740
carr@convex.UUCP (02/13/86)
/* ---------- "Experience with DAK mailorder? (esp" ---------- */ Has anyone on the net had experience ordering stuff from an outfit called DAK? Has anyone dealt with them? Any experiences-- good, bad, ugly, or indifferent? -- Paul Fox, AT&T Information Systems, Holmdel NJ. [ihnp4|vax135]!mtung!pgf (201)834-3740 I ordered a 1200 baud modem (made by ADC) from DAK two weeks ago. It arrived within 10 days. It works as advertised. They claim to have a 30 day money back deal on all the stuff they sell. I don't plan on taking them up on it as I am satisfied with the product. Rob@convex
kucharsk@puff.UUCP (William Kucharski) (02/15/86)
As I've said before on net.audio, I've ordered from DAK for quite a while, and
other than a printer that wasn't quite what I had expected, have never had any
problems with them or their merchandise. While Emerson isn't exactly what you
think of when you think hi-fi (more like what you think of when you think of
K-Mart), a friend of mine has the $400 VCR. Here are some details (Caveat?):
1) Sometimes confusing owner's manual. Given time, though, you can figure it
out.
2) No "LP" recording speed. This is the "4 hour" from a T-120 speed; with this
VCR you can only use SP (2 hours) or EP (6 hours) to record. This is impor-
tant, as many people use LP speed as a "halfway" point between picture
quality and tape economy. It CAN, however, play LP speed tapes.
Otherwise, I've heard no other complaints...
William Kucharski
University of Wisconsin - Madisoncarnellp@usrcv1.DEC (02/18/86)
I have ordered many things for DAK over the last few years and have always been satisfied. I find that the catalog descriptions have accurately portrayed the products and that the delivery was always prompt (always via UPS). The one time I had trouble with an order, a single phone call to their 800 number cleared it up. As far as the cassette tapes are concerned, they suck. But if something you would like has the cassettes attached, try calling the 800 number and ask for the price without the cassettes. Chances are they will sell it to you for not much more than the with cassette price. Finally, when the item you order is delivered check the box for a newsprint catalog (they will always include a copy of the current glossy catalog). This is their closeout catalog, only sent along with orders. I have gotten some very good bargins out of these closeout sales. Paul Carnell Digital Equipment Corp. Syracuse, NY "In the end, the only things I can truely call my own are my opinions. Let's keep it that way!"