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From: sstrazdu@hopi.intel.com (Stephen Strazdus)
Newsgroups: comp.os.os2.misc
Subject: Re: Experience in Shopping for OS/2
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Date: 30 May 91 05:40:39 GMT
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I tried ordering OS/2 from Elek-Tech as someone recently suggested.  I
asked how much it was, and I was quoted $109, just like the previous
poster said.  I was about to ask what version it was, just to make sure
I wasn't getting 1.2.  Then the sales-person said she just noticed, that
they no longer sell this product.

So I hung up, got out my Computer Shopper and looked up OS/2 in the
back.  Only two companies were listed.  I called Software Add-ons, and
they were still selling it for $279.  I asked why the price hadn't gone
down yet, and she said it would go down when they got the next shipment
from IBM.  I didn't think to ask if she knew when that would be, and
didn't feel like asking.  The other company listed in Computer Shopper
was still advertising 1.2, and it was 7 a.m. in California at the time,
so I doubt they were open.

I suspect Elek-tech discontinued OS/2 because they ran out and IBM
stopped shipping until 2.0 comes out,  Which means Software add-ons
won't get there next shipment until 2.0 comes out.  Am I assuming
correctly?  Does anyone else know where to get OS/2 cheap?  What will
OS/2 2.0 be selling for?

                                      OS/2less,
                                      Steve
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Steve Strazdus    sstrazdu@hopi.intel.com