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To: Scott Andrew Smith who wrote (2478)	5/30/1999 6:24:00 PM
From: Codee	Respond to of 2994

I see you are from CT...do you know anything about thunderstick ???

To: Scott Andrew Smith who wrote (2478)	5/30/1999 6:29:00 PM
From: Richard Cunnning	Respond to of 2994

To All: I agree with the comments in the last message and I am aproaching 50 yrs. old. I love buying things on the internet for a bargain. Most large purchase products I shop for I go look at several places in town. This is to see them and compare them. Once I find what I like I also use the internet to check prices. I have already seen them from around town. Thank you, Rich

To: Scott Andrew Smith who wrote (2478)	5/30/1999 7:12:00 PM
From: wlcnyc	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 2994

"I am young and I have a perspective unlike anyone of age here." Scott, I was with you all way to the above statement. LOL Not sure how old one has to be to qualify for being "of age" in your book, but I know I arrived long ago. I am sure your perspective of many things is quite different than that of others, but don't really think in this particular case age is the as important as you have made it seem - you "ageist" you! Actually, I tried in my earlier response to tinsoldier to make some of the same points that you have made, but you did it better (maybe that has something to do with my age - LOL). However, this all made me think of another reason for the success of e-commerce (and catalogs). There are many people who have limited or even no access to retail stores, whether it be because of their location, their mobility or personal limitations. You are absolutely right in saying that tinsoldier presents a weak argument. But bear in mind that some of us old fogeys are just as hip when it comes to shopping by internet. BTW, wasn't it YOUR generation that started "hanging out in malls?" But I guess that didn't have much to do with shopping. LOL Enjoy the rest of the holiday..... Bill oops....edited

To: Scott Andrew Smith who wrote (2478)	6/2/1999 1:50:00 PM
From: jds	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 2994

i have to disagree with you on this scott. i can only speak from my own exp., but i like buying things from my comp., especially at a dicount. you see, most of what i buy, i already know exactly what i want...i.e. books, sunglasses, car, etc,,, even if i've already been to a dozen stores....i like to decide at home.....and i for one hate to shop in malls,etc. i get no vicarious thrill shopping in public....just another persp. jds

To: Scott Andrew Smith who wrote (2478)	6/2/1999 11:29:00 PM
From: Neuroguy	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 2994

Scott - I also agree with you. Although, I suspect that I also fall into the category of an old dude (44 yrs) in your mind! My fiancee and I order everything possible from the net, not just because we can shop for savings that way, but also the convenience of shopping at home and delivery. We have busy lives and don't really feel like running to the stores at night to buy staples or furniture for that matter. We trade our stocks on-line, order much of our food and other staples from PeaPod, airline tickets on-line, flowers, you name it. We just bought a car the old fashioned way, but only after thoroughly researching the choices on the web and consulting autobytel.com etc before ever entering a showroom. With the coming proliferation of STBs, old fogies less 'wired' than I will respond in droves - just consider the proliferation of home shopping channels. The key for RDIM will be to price their club in a way that makes it obviously attractive to a wider spectrum of buyers than merely the buying club diehards. That will determine whether RDIM can go beyond 'merely' scooping up that sector alone, or advancing to the status of a mini-AMZN, PCLN or EBAY. Staggering the membership fees vs savings may accomplish this, as they seem to be aware. In the meantime, they need to become fully reporting for starters, not to mention sealing those extra deals. But they seem to be solidly on track. "In time and patience" - I agree. Just wish the general media and investment community would start to pick up on this for the sake of us little dudes... All in time though, since the immobility of the current stock price is only of relevance to those who want to sell, rather than those of us still eager to accumulate. Neuroguy (trav007 from RagingBull)