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From: steve@polyof.UUCP (A2 Steve Weiss)
Newsgroups: net.micro.atari
Subject: Re: Unbundled ST or ripoff?
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Date: Sun, 22-Dec-85 16:37:38 EST
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> Potential scam here, folks.
> I saw an ad in the NY Times this past Tues (12/17) from one Executive
> Photo on 31st St, Manhattan.  In their computer section, they had the
> following entry: "Atari 520 ST  $369.".  I called their WATS number
> (800-223-7323), frankly assuming a typo for an intended price of $639,
> still an excellent discount on the B&W ST. 
> 
> When I got through to them, they told me over the phone "That's the
> price for the CPU only, the package is $699."
> 

	We called them (their 800 # has been dis-connected) and asked
about the price of the 520st.  We got the same story at Bob Halloran,
however, we have one additional comment to add: the package with the
color monitor is $899, a far cry from $369.  In case anyone else wants
to give them a call, their number is 212-947-5290.  It might not be a bad
idea if you folks in the N.Y. area give these "people" a call and express
your dismay at their price (and false advertising).  They might have 
second thoughts the next time.

			Polytech U.