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vp24njcb@ubvms.cc.buffalo.edu wrote:
> 
> In article <4ejngl$ig@jhunix.hcf.jhu.edu>, david_yi@jhunix.hcf.jhu.edu (David Chae Yi) writes:
> >In article <4ee46f$bca@csugrad.cs.vt.edu> dstevans@csugrad.cs.vt.edu (Daniel J. Stevans) writes:
> >>Adam L (gt7096a@acmey.gatech.edu) wrote:
> 
> Discussion about pricing stuff deleted.
> 
> >I agree, it is misleading.  Would you rather see ads that just say call
> >for $ info and no prices anywhere?  I wish it were better, but there
> >sin't much to be done about it.
> 
> I always thought that they had to give you the advertised price
> by law, even if it says "subject to change without notice."
> Its just bad business to jack up prices over the phone
> because of "market changes". So, they make an 85% profit
> instead of a 100% profit, so what?

You obviously haven't ever been involved in selling computer products 
retail. The Average markup on computer items in 10%-15% and down to 8% 
on very competitive products like RAM. The 100% markup is a consumer 
myth. There are only two industries that I know of that still have a 
large markup, furniture and jewelry(only load end stones, diamonds have 
a very low markup). 

BTW: there is no law saying they have to give you the advertised price.
> At least that's what I say when I go to order something.
> And, unless the price is a misprint, I get the advertised price.
> Use a little assertiveness when ordering, threaten to hang up,
> act disappointed, be dissapointed, ask for the manager.
> You don't have to pay what they tell you over the phone.
> Its another story when its on paper.