In a message dated 8/26/01 2:37:56 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I've shopped Fry's in both the Bay Area and in Oregon. Most of the merchandise is opened, and even with the stickers that claimed that all the components are inside the box, __don't believe it__. >> Merchandise returned ... for whatever reason ... is re-shrinkwrapped and has a "Checked By" sticker attached. They really don't do any checking at all (except for returned RAM which isn't repackaged anyway, but just goes back in the tubes). An absolute rule-of-thumb at Fly's(TM) is to inspect the shelves for returned items. If there are more than one or two returne items on the shelf, I will usually refuse to purchase that product at all. After all, the returns usually mean too many people either got defectives, or the product has so many compatibility problems that the average Joe or Jane couldn't integrate it into their system. >> I only shop at Fry's if they are very low and I know the item will work, and the item is factory sealed. >> I also shop at Fly's(TM), for commodity item that: 1) I have previously qualified, and 2) they are selling on a loss-leader basis. Recently, I picked up an IBM 60 GXP 60 GB drive for $159. Great drive, great price. Otherwise, I shop on-line from a small list of proven e-tailers. -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
