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

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From: adman1
Date: Thu, 04 Mar 1999 00:00
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In article <7aife2$706$1@remarQ.com>,
  "Richard K. Bridgeman" <galaw@negia.net> wrote:
> 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

Richard - I purchased a Compaq Presario 2275 around Thanksgiving, I got the
rebate last week, but I have been having a hard-as-hell time to cancel my
GTE.NET account.  If you need my help in any way, please let me know.

Adam R. Freedman
Not An Attorney At Law
>

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