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To: Eggolas Moria who wrote (74780)	1/28/2000 4:22:00 PM
From: Freedom Fighter	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 132070

Gary, >>First, small business owners tend to be more comfortable dealing with a brick and mortar supply store (where they can return with no problem).<< I agree with you. I personally hate the thought of having to repack and ship a PC and deal with the related hassles. I'd rather just go back to the store and deal with someone face to face so I can get it resolved immediately. I have no problem with books, CDs and other things that I know will be OK a very high percentage of the time. If I need a PC I want it immediately if not sooner and I want it to work. I have never had a problem with one, but I have since seen several friends have to ship back and forth multiple times. Wayne

To: Eggolas Moria who wrote (74780)	1/28/2000 5:26:00 PM
From: Knighty Tin	Respond to of 132070

Gary, I disagree about the shipping costs. They are less important on a $1000 box, but much greater than sales tax on a $400 box, at least in most states. As far as instant gratification goes, I have never understood why anyone is willing to defer gratification. My girlfriend and I have this conversation regularly. <g>