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Re: GTE/Compaq Internet, Rebate, and Other Issues

#130
From: Russ J.
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 1999 00:00
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My suggestions:
1.  Wait a little longer.
2.  Call them.
3.  Return it.
4.  Quick Restore it.

Richard K. Bridgeman wrote in message <7aife2$706$1@remarQ.com>...
>I am an attorney in Georgia who is fed up with:
>
>1.    No rebate from Compaq to date on the Presario 2266 (which I bought
for
>my kids for Christmas-big mistake)
>2.    Written notice of cancellation to GTE ignored, still billing credit
>card.
>3.    Compaq represented processor on the 2266 as 300 mhz, when it is
>actually 225 mhz (Compaq put a disclaimer on its support forum after I
>purchased the computer)
>4.    Computer has frequent lockup, apparently due to memory problems, but
I
>can't get a satisfactory response from Compaq.
>
>I am looking into the feasiblity of a lawsuit against Compaq and GTE, as I
>have observed that many others seem to have the same problems with not
>getting rebates when promised, GTE not cancelling service, etc.  I am
>looking into whether there may exist a case of fraud, and whether there are
>others who have been similarly affected to warrant a class action suit.
>
>If you are experiencing or have experienced the same problems with
>Compaq/GTE rebates, failure to cancel service, or purchased a 2266 with the
>understanding that the processor was a 300mhz chip, please e-mail me so
that
>I might evaluate the feasiblity of legal action.
>
>
>Richard K. Bridgeman
>Attorney at Law
>
>
>
>
>
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From: "Russ J." <xolate@gte.net>
Subject: Re: GTE/Compaq Internet, Rebate, and Other Issues
Date: 1999/02/19
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