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To: RX4PROFIT who wrote (20676)	11/10/1998 5:29:00 PM
From: Chucky	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 213182

To All, Has anyone else noticed Apple's return to Best Buy with the iMac? I didn't see that in any of the posts recently, or is this old news. Later Chucky

To: RX4PROFIT who wrote (20676)	11/10/1998 9:50:00 PM
From: WebDrone	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 213182

iMac Discounts? Hardly! Why not gouge 'em! Jeeze, I just got this by the Apple iMac listserver: <<...For as little as $29.99* a month, you can own the computer that has set new standards for speed, design, and simplicity. >< iMac. It makes a great gift for your parents, your kids, or yourself. And at $29.99 a month, it's the most affordable computer in town. >< * Based on the Estimated Retail Price of $1,299, tax and shipping not included. 67 monthly payments of $29.74. 14.89% Annual Percentage Rate, subject to increase or decrease. Payments deferred for the first 120 days subject to interest of $35.44 and loan origination fee of $54.13 charged on day 91. No prepayment penalty. On approved credit. Internet access requires an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), fees for which are not included.> Maybe I'm too squeamish about taking money from the stupid- 1) 67 payments is 5 1/2 years! 2) 67 * $29.74 = $1,992.58 3) that's damn near $700 in financing for a computer that will be obsolete 3 years before it is paid off. Maybe that is how the game is played, but it doesn't feel good to me. At 14.89 %, my credit card looks like a better deal. Think different? I was hoping that Apple was going to offer a christmas financing deal to bulk up volume and market share. This is not that! Web (no salesman, me.)