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Re: Don't ever buy from CDW

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From: P. Sun
Date: Sun, 03 Mar 1996 09:49
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On 2 Mar 1996, The one what? wrote:

> Eben Ozen (mister@netcom.com) wrote:
> >CDW sent me a V.fast modem when I specifically ordered the V.34 version.
> >Mike Iimura (miimura@best.com) wrote:
> >: In article <3134F06F.1CA4@cec.wustl.edu>,
> >:    MinJae Sheen <mjs5@cec.wustl.edu> wrote:
> >: >Don't ever buy anything from Computer Discounting Warehouse.
> 
> I've had nothing but good luck with CDW.  Almost $2000 last month.
> One recent order they told me they had 1 of the 2 I wanted and asked
> if I wanted a partial shipment or hold the entire order (partial
> shipment costs more $ shipping).  I said partial ship.  Imagine my
> suprise when the order came on time, complete (not partial).
> 
> Just like with every mail order, ALWAYS:
>    write down the name of the sales person
>    verify ship dates
>    pay with credit card

Also get the order number so you can track it.

I also had good experiences with CDW... except the last one. I ordered a 
monitor and it was cancelled the day it was supposed to arrive. I called 
my sales guy twice and still waiting for his call (it's been about a week)???
I gave up mail order. At least I was charged for the order.
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Subject: Re: Don't ever buy from CDW
Date: Sun, 3 Mar 1996 01:49:53 -0800
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