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From: 6500boo@ucsbuxa.ucsb.edu (William Bushing)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.misc
Subject: Gateway 33 MHz 386 pricing
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Date: 22 Nov 90 22:52:48 GMT
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A little over a week ago I ordered a 33 MHz 386 from Gateway
with the Maxtor 200 Mb IDE, dual TEAC floppies, Diamond
SpeedSTAR and NEC 3D for $3,595. At that time their base
configuration was $3,495 which my rep "dropped" to $3,395
(+ $200 for NEC 3D).

Over the past week I've heard reports of a price drop to
$3,295 for the standard configuration. When I called my
rep, she failed to respond to my messages (despite being
very prompt when I was asking for info PRIOR to closing
the deal). Of course I understand all this... including
the price drop. I'm just interested in hearing from anyone
else who has ordered or been quoted a price on the standard
configuration that's less than $3,495.

I realize that if I waited long enough I could end up getting
the system for a pittance (once the 686's are out!) so I'm
just curious what bottom-line prices other Gateway reps are
offering.

Happy Turkey Day to all...

Bill Bushing