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From: pastark
Date: Thu, 21 Nov 1996 00:00
Date: Thu, 21 Nov 1996 00:00
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Scott M. (scottm@dds.nl) wrote: : : Central Park Computers : : The NY Dept. of Consumer Affairs found a pattern of "bait and switch" : and invoked disciplinary action, according to an article from the NY : Times. Perhaps someone could fill in the details. I've purchased several items at Central Park Computers / Central Park Electronics, and found that one had to be extremely careful to get what you asked for, and to make sure that all items were in the box. This outfit appears to be out of business now, but there is a new place at the same storefront, called Nationwide. It might be a good idea to check them out -- perhaps they are the same outfit but under a new name. Pete
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