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From: hofbauer@utcsri.UUCP (John Hofbauer)
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Subject: Re: Unbundled ST or ripoff?
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Date: Sat, 21-Dec-85 17:11:28 EST
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> Bob, I don't see a problem here?  If the prices are reasonable, then
> what's wrong with selling the system unbundled?  The question is whether
> the total of the prices are much higher than the bundled prices. 

The problem isn't necessarily the price but the fact that although
they advertise the system unbundled they won't sell it to you in
pieces. I haven't bought any computer equipment but I have had similar
experiences with photo equipment. Since the store cited was
Executive Photo the connection is clear. It's a trick to get
you in the door. It's not illegal since it isn't technically
false advertising; they just aren't giving you the entire story
up front. Old adage: If the seems too good to be true, it probably is.