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From: scotth@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu (Scott Henderson)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2,uiuc.sys.apple2,uiuc.general
Subject: A2R&D vs. Apple
Message-ID: <1991Apr16.003540.18575@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu>
Date: 16 Apr 91 00:35:40 GMT
Sender: scotth@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu (Scott Henderson)
Organization: University of Illinois at Urbana
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CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS, U.S.A., 1991 APR 15 -- U. of I. Apple II Resource and 
Development Team throws wrench in "The Apple Trade-Up Program" at the 
University of Illinois.

After Apple Computer started their own Trade-Up program at the University
of Illinois, the U. of I. Apple II Resource and Development Team (A2R&D)
responded with a Trade-Up deal of their own.

Apple's trade up plan is giving owners of Apple and other forms of computers
an opportunity to trade in their current systems for a credit voucher towards
a new Macintosh Computer.  The A2R&D's program would give owners trading in
their machines more CASH than Apple is giving in the form of credit.

"I see this as a great opportunity to purchase a Macintosh SE for half of
the price that Apple was selling these new," said Scott Henderson, cofounder
of the Apple II Resource and Development Team.  "However, our initial attempts
to purchase these computers was met with heavy resistance."

One of the members was able to purchase a Mac SE before the staff at Apple got 
wind of what was going on.  When one other member tried to buy an SE, Apple
met the A2R&D's price.  After this, the situation got a little ugly.

Greg Sellers, an employee of the local Apple Dealer came downstairs from the 
equipment evaluation room.  Mr. Sellers, one of seven Apple Trade Up Program
members, came down with a threat that "the campus security had been contacted
and would soon arrive."  Members of the A2R&D were then asked to leave the
building.

"Apple Computer must be making A LOT of money on these trade ins," said
Derek Taubert, also a cofounder of the A2R&D, "otherwise, they wouldn't
care if we offered to purchase these machines.  We may ultimately be making
a statement that their decison not to support the Apple II community may
actually hurt them." 

All total, the U. of I. Resource and Development Team counted approximately
7 Apple Computer owners who wanted to trade their equipment.  The A2R&D was
able to purchase one machine and was able to get Apple to raise their offer
on an evaluation of another machine.

"Our purpose is to help Apple owners receive compensation closer to what
their machines are worth today," said Scott Henderson, "but, at the same
time, we're also trying to get a good deal for ourselves."

The Apple Trade-Up program will continue at the University of Illinois until
Thursday, April 18.  The A2R&D encourages any other interested individuals
to join them in their effort to help prospective Apple users to get a more
equittable settlement on their machines before they "Trade-Up."
 

-- 
=  R. Scott Henderson		       =  "Some people claim that there's a  =
=  University of Illinois              =   woman to blame, but I know it's   =
=  scotth@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu             =   my own damned fault.              =
=  Apple II Forever!	               =              -Jimmy Buffet          =