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In article <32309EF7.1FA7@eliteweb.com>, webmaster@eliteweb.com says...
> *** Come See Why ALTA VISTA Listed BALTLINES AUDIO #1 **
> *** Under - AUDIO SPEAKERS - AUDIO HOME THEATER SYSTEMS **
> 
> Thanks to the World Wide Web, Europe's finest hand crafted
> audio speakers are now available for distribution world wide!

These speakers are >SO< wonderful that the vendor didn't bother 
crossposting to rec.audio.marketplace, perhaps the only appropriate 
newsgroup for this ad.

> Baltlines Audio offers exquisitely designed and functional
> 2-way, 3-way, and Home Theater systems with up to 300 watts of
> power.

>>Unless a speaker incorporates it's own amplifier, it does not have
>>power, 
>>it uses power.  Some of their speakers are rated to handle 300 watts >>of 
>>power.  Which is different from "having 300 watts of power".  Or put 
>>another way, I have ridden in cars with 450 horsepower.  I do not, 
>>myself, have 450 horsepower.

>>Their home page, while attractive, has no mention of a warranty - 
>>Cambridge Sound Works, among other mail and email order companies,
>>offers 
>>a 30 day no questions asked money back guarantee.  But, the other guys 
>>mention their guarantee unlike Baltlines.  I also found it odd that 
>>Baltlines was ready to take your order and credit card number from 
>>their home page.... while warning you that the transaction was not 
>secure.  These people might be great, but they seem too eager to take 
>>your money, too eager to advertise in inappropriate ways, and not >>eager enough to warranty your satisfaction for my taste.

>>Mike

Hello Mike,

Thank you for your observations.

In reference to the "handling" of 300 watts of power vs. having 300
watts of power, you are absolutely correct.  That was a misprint on our
part, and does not accurately represent our client's product.  We have
since revised our advertisements accordingly.

>>Their home page, while attractive, has no mention of a warranty - 
>>Cambridge Sound Works, among other mail and email order companies,
>>offers 
>>a 30 day no questions asked money back guarantee.  But, the other guys  
>>mention their guarantee unlike Baltlines.

I think this time the oversight was yours.  Baltlines Audio offers not a
30 day guarantee, but proudly offers a 5 year limited warranty on all
speakers.  Visit their web site for complete details
(http://www.eliteweb.com/baltlines).  You'll find the warranty
information at the end of the web site, prior to the order form (select
the Las Vegas speakers page).  We will be adding the information to the
order form, as well, so that it is not overlooked by anyone that may be
looking for it.

>>I also found it odd that 
>>Baltlines was ready to take your order and credit card number from 
>>their home page.... while warning you that the transaction was not 
>secure.  These people might be great, but they seem too eager to take 
>>your money, too eager to advertise in inappropriate ways, and not >>eager 
>>enough to warranty your satisfaction for my taste.

You are referring to our disclaimer about accepting credit card
information through the Internet.  That is a function and standard
disclaimer of Elite Web Design & Marketing, not Baltlines Audio (our
client).  Elite Web Design & Marketing knows that no Internet
transactions are completely secure (yet), not even those that purport
security.  Therefore, in the best interest of all of our clients (and
their clients), we decided to offer the acceptance of credit cards
through the Internet, however, warn those users of the potential
danger.  We believe it is up to the individual to decide how he/she
wants to handle such a transaction.  We do offer secure telephone, mail,
and fax orders as well.  Rather than taking a reactive position
regarding Internet transaction security, we thought it best to
proactively warn potential customers of possible security risks when
using credit card information on the Internet.  Frankly, I can't see
that as anything but smart, for all involved parties.

As for "seeming too eager to take money...," our clients sell a quality
product (backed by a 5 year limited warranty), for which they ask for
compensation.  That's called Business.

As for the warranty, I believe we covered that.

>>These speakers are >SO< wonderful that the vendor didn't bother 
>>crossposting to rec.audio.marketplace, perhaps the only appropriate 
>>newsgroup for this ad.

Our information is posted in rec.audio.marketplace, as well as several
other relavent newsgroups, but thank you for the concern.

As part of it's well planned introduction to the Internet, Baltlines
Audio will soon be offering a "Free Speaker Giveaway."  Details will be
posted to this newsgroup as soon as our promotion is in effect, or
respond to this post (via email) and we will place you on our speaker
promotion distribution list.

Again, thank you for your observations.  

Diran Alemshah, Webmaster
Elite Web Design & Marketing
http://www.eliteweb.com
webmaster@eliteweb.com