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To: aliveinsf who wrote (11186)	7/9/1998 12:01:00 PM
From: Jenna	Respond to of 120523

Gee.. I'll try. thanks. <ggg>

To: aliveinsf who wrote (11186)	7/9/1998 12:03:00 PM
From: Jenna	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 120523

PCCC (from today's watch list) I have gotten computers from them for the past 10 years. They are an examplary mail order company. I've even gotten my Hewlett packard Laser Jet series II (8 years ago), my scanners, inkjets, fax machine, 3 computers, endless upgrades. Lately except for my last 2 DELL computer I order everything else from them including cartrides, software, etc. PC Connection, Inc. Reports 43.5% Increasein Second Quarter Sales<PCCC.O> PC Connection, Inc. Reports 43.5% Increase in Second Quarter Sales MILFORD, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 7, 1998--PC Connection, Inc. (NASDAQ:PCCC), a leading direct marketer of computers and related accessories, today announced that net sales increased by 43.5% for the second quarter of 1998 compared to the year ago quarter. Net sales for the second quarter ended June 30, 1998 were $174.3 million, compared to net sales of $121.5 million for the corresponding prior year period. The growth in net sales was attributable to the following: -0- T - Expansion and increased productivity of the outbound telemarketing sales group; - Growth in internet sales through the PC Online SuperStore (www.pcconnection.com); - An 18.6% increase in the average order size to $600; - An increase in the number of PC Connection and MacConnection catalog mailings. T -0- Patricia Gallup, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "This was another great period for PC Connection. As in the past, we successfully tailored our product mix and pricing to meet the growing demands of our core target market of small- and medium-sized business customers. This strategy led to solid increases in unit sales of notebook computers, desktop computers and servers, which more than offset industry-wide declining average selling prices." The company is scheduled to release its full second quarter results the week of July 27th. PC Connection, Inc. is a leading direct marketer of over 20,000 brand-name personal computer products. Distribution channels include its catalogs, PC Connection and MacConnection (800/800-6941), its Online Superstore at www.pcconnection.com and www.macconnection.com, and its outbound telemarketing division. In recognition of its role as a