🚀 go-pugleaf

I dunno, I switched to ADT from Brinks.

Brinks is awful, IMHO.  Try disconnecting from them, too - nearly
impossible.  And stupid?  You bet!

I have had very good luck with ADT in Austin.  YMMV.

Alan

"Prentiss Riddle" <riddle@hagbard.io.com> wrote in message
news:s6Ya9.239702$m91.9859297@bin5.nnrp.aus1.giganews.com...
> I'm a homeowner in Austin, Texas, looking for recommendations for a
> reputable local or national alarm company.
>
> I've read parts of the long-running thread in alt.security.alarms
> about ADT:
>
>
http://groups.google.com/groups?threadm=875811454.2326@dejanews.com
>
> ...and I'm prepared to believe the worst -- I had an unpleasant
> experience with ADT myself a few years back.  So is there a company out
> there which does better in terms of customer service and honest sales
> tactics?
>
> Yes, I know to comparison shop -- I'm looking for ~3 companies to
> call first.  I just need a basic monitored system in order to get
> a break on my homeowner's insurance, so cost is a factor.  I'm not
> interested in a DIY system.
>
> Also, does anyone know of a good comparative article for the layperson
> on how to shop for an alarm system?  Consumer Reports doesn't seem to
> cover this topic.
>
> If you're a salesperson yourself, please don't call me.  Also, I've
> read the warnings about some dealers who lurk in alt.security.alarms
> and don't need a repeat.  Thanks.
>
> -- Prentiss Riddle ("aprendiz de todo, maestro de nada") riddle@io.com
> -- You are in a maze of twisty little weblogs.  http://www.io.com/~riddle/