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From: guy@ns.network.com (Guy D'Andrea)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga.marketplace
Subject: Re: FAX + FONE Number for dealer selling $1895 A3000 please
Keywords: A3000
Message-ID: <1991May14.153559.26158@ns.network.com>
Date: 14 May 91 15:35:59 GMT
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In article <1991May10.124518.14696@hemel.bull.co.uk> igreenaw@hemel.bull.co.uk (ian greenaway) writes:
>Over recent days, I've noticed various postings from the states regarding the
>Commodore 'Power Up' deals.  I understand that it's possible to get an A3000
>with 16Mhz 68030, 2Mb RAM, 50Mb Hard Drive and 1950 Multisync monitor for
>only $1895 if you send in your A500 (vic 20 or whatever) manual cover.
>
>I am posting from the UK and was amazed at the price as its equivalent over
>here is 2599 pounds - thats $4400 at today's rate !
>
>So I've got this US phone number for Plato Computers in Illinois that someone
>posted yesterday, BUT DOES ANYONE HAVE THEIR FAX NUMBER so that I can check
>out the shipping details and power supply compatability problems.

Sorry but CBM does NOT allow any dealer to ship... including the one that is
selling the 3000's with monitor.  I spoke to the guy on the phone and he told
me CBM is sending a 1950 monitor with every 3000 16/50 ordered.  This dealer
decided to give it to the customers who buy that particular unit.  CBM sending
the 1950 monitor (free) with every 3000 16/50 sold, is an insentive for dealers
to push them.  CBM does not make this model anymore so they want to clear the
warehouse.  This dealer we are talking about is VERY nice in that he is giving
the monitors to the customer.  Not all (if any) dealers are doing this.  Most
are selling them and keeping the profit!  :-(

>
>I am desperate - I was going to get an A2000 with twin floppies, XT bridgeboard
>and 1084 monitor at a show on Sunday (12th May) which will set me back the
>equivalent of $1700 --- what a waste if for $200 to $300 I could get an A3000.
>
>Thanx in advance for any replies
>
>Ian  alias igreenaw@hemel.bull.co.uk


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