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From: df@ptsfa.UUCP (Dave Fox)
Newsgroups: net.consumers
Subject: Re: Toll Free Directory Available
Message-ID: <1035@ptsfa.UUCP>
Date: Fri, 13-Dec-85 20:06:42 EST
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Posted: Fri Dec 13 20:06:42 1985
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>While everybody is on the subject of long distance, I thought that I would
>make note of this fact which I just learned of.  It is possible to obtain a
>copy of a toll free directory, in other words, a directory which lists all
>of the public 1-800 numbers.  Sounds great, but the cost for a
>business-to-business directory is $14.95+tax and the consumer edition is
>$9.95+tax.  It may be worth it to some people even though you can always
>call 1-800-555-1212 for free assistance for toll free numbers.

At least for the consumer edition, stay away. I bit on this, and consider it
a waste of money. It is not a white pages, but rather a yellow pages -
businesses pay extra to be included. I found very little useful in it.
Stick to the 800 number above.

Dave Fox
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