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From: sysop@stech.UUCP (Jan Harrington)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac
Subject: Re: Lack of Macintosh software outlets?
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Date: Tue, 11-Aug-87 06:34:10 EDT
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Posted: Tue Aug 11 06:34:10 1987
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in article <1810@ccicpg.UUCP>, cracraft@ccicpg.UUCP (Stuart Cracraft) says:
> 
> Good, well-stocked Macintosh software outlets seem to be far and
> few between.
> 
> The local Apple dealerships barely have 20 software items for the
> Mac. They say they can always order any item, but what if you want
> a demo first?

You're not alone in this experience.  You might want to think about mail order.
I realize that some people have had terrible experiences, but there are two
or three mail order companies (i.e., Mac Connection) that have excellent
reputations and that carry large stocks.

Demos are a problem with mail order.  Many vendors, however, will sell you
a demo version for say, $10.  Another alternative is to rent the software
from one of the rental outfits before you buy.  If you decide to keep the
package, the rental usually applies to the purchase price.

Jan Harrington, sysop
Scholastech Telecommunications
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