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> bridge, VA, the basic 520ST, monochrome monitor, one SS disk drive is going
> for $549.  This is the same system that sold for $495 (on sale) not long
> ago.  I didn't think that dealers would raise the 'sale' price.  This (and
> any further possible price increases) could be a set-up for a big price
> CUT several weeks before Christmas.  Or, has supply and demand worked its
> magic?  Can the ST be selling **THAT** well ??
> 						Bob Menton
> 						MENTON@NRL-ACOUSTICS

In June, Atari threw in the SS disk drive free to dealers ordering the
monochrome system.  This is what brought the price (sale) down under
$500 at several mail order sources and some discount stores.  As I 
understand it, the deal did not apply to color systems which is why
you didn't see a corresponding drop in prices of color systems.  Probably
most of those systems are sold by now.  A sale price of $549 is very,
very good if the dealer had to pay normal system price to Atari.  I
have not heard of any price increases but Atari is trying to get the
EST system out by Christmas according to Current Notes and it will 
cost more than the 1040ST.  I would think that that would drive the
price of the other systems down slightly, but not guarantees.

Kit Kimes
AT&T-ISL
Naperville, IL
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