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From: syap@ur-tut (James Fitzwilliam   )
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac
Subject: Bravo MacConnection
Message-ID: <1403@ur-tut.UUCP>
Date: 18 Mar 88 08:27:53 GMT
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Organization: Gadgetland USA
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Keywords: mail order terrific

I haven't had experience with enough mail order firms to absolutely 
state "MacConnection is the best", but it would be hard for me to 
imagine a better one.

My old 1200 baud modem (the one that wouldn't talk X-modem to GEnie) 
finally died completely a few weeks ago, refusing to carrier detect.

I called MacConnection at 09:30 on a Thursday to order a Practical 
Peripherals 2400 unit.  The salesperson was extremely friendly and 
helpful, reminding me that it was an external modem and as such came 
less cables and software (which I knew).  I gave my VISA number and 
asked when I could expect delivery, and she said, "Tomorrow."

For the normal $3.00 shipping I was expecting this to mean the late 
afternoon UPS run, so imagine my surprise when an Airborne courier 
rings my bell at 10 the next morning!  Delivery time 24 hours, 30 
minutes, and I didn't even ask for a rush!

I have been really happy with the modem, and I unhesitatingly 
recommended it.  Since there have been a few recent requests for 
modem info I'll post a description of the unit under separate cover.

Only letdown: They now answer the phone with "MacConnection and PC 
connection, may I help you?"  !!  I'm sure it's good for their 
business, but c'mon -- joining forces with the [shudder] Big Blue 
Enemy!  (-:  Still, the number says it: (800) MAC & LISA.

Disclaimer: I bet they're great to work for, but I'm not someone who 
does -- I just buy their goodies.

					James Fitzwilliam

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