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Subject: Re: DeskWriter & Bottomline
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Date: 11 Jun 91 16:25:05 GMT
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In article <1991Jun10.213441.4476@cs.umn.edu> harjani@annapurna.ee.umn.edu
(Ramesh Harjani (faculty)) writes:
>Has anyone had any dealings with Bottomline Distribution in Austin,
>Texas. In the July issue of Macuser they have an add for a DeskWriter
>for $459 which is $65 less than what we would have to pay with the
>academic discount. I wanted to get some feedback as to how thier
>service was before I placed an order. Both good and bad experiences
>would be appreciated. I also tried calling them a number of times
>today and the phone was always busy. They also have a 1900 number
>($2.00/min) - I am not sure if that is a good sign.
>
>Ramesh Harjani 
>harjani@ee.umn.edu
>

Someone else has posted that Bottomline doesn't include the DeskWriter
Accessory Kit (cable, manuals, ink) for that price. It's an additional charge,
although everyone else includes it with the printer, since the printer is
useless without it. Just a sleazy way of getting people to call them. I'd get
it through your university. Besides, I wouldn't call a company that takes
orders via a 900 number under *any* circumstances.