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From: wmartin@ALMSA-1.ARPA (Will Martin -- AMXAL-RI)
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Subject: Catalog of phone stuff
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Date: 11 Jul 88 17:13:03 GMT
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Every now and then there is a "where can I get ... " type inquiry on the
list, like one a while back for cordless headset-type phones. I just received
a catalog in the mail that carries this sort of thing (including just such
a phone for $249), telephones, accessories, fax stuff, tools, modems, misc.
The company is:

Hello Direct, Inc.
2346 Bering Drive
San Jose, CA  95131-9749

800-HI-HELLO (Yes, I know - barf :-) - (800-444-3556)
(408) 435-1990

(Interestingly, that regular straight non-800 number is shown nowhere in
the catalog or order form; it was on the letterhead of the accompanying
cover letter. I include it because I recall Canadians on various net
lists complaining when people give only an 800 number they cannot use.
But why would this firm want local customers in the 408-area to use the
800 number? Surely they have to pay for it if a local call comes through
the 800 route, don't they?)

Anyway, this is for your info; you may want to get their catalog. I haven't
ordered anything from them, so can give no consumer evaluation.

Regards, Will Martin