PC Friendly Internet Page Preferred Hardware Vendor List

<center><p><i>The <br></i><b><font SIZE=+3>PC Friendly Internet Page <br>Preferred List of Vendors</font></b> </p></center> <p><a name="Menu"></a>Selections </p> <ol> <li><a href="#Preferred">Preferred Hardware Vendor List</a> <br></li> <li><a href="#NewApps">New Applications to the Preferred Hardware Vendor List</a> <br></li> <li><a href="#App">Make an Application or Recommend a Vendor to the List</a> <br></li> <li><a href="#Policy">Codes and Policies</a> <br></li> <li><a href="#Links">Other Links of Reflecting on Vendor's Selling on the Net</a> <br></li> <li><a href="#Tips">Tips to buying on the Internet</a> <br></li> </ol> <p><a name="Preferred"></a><b><font SIZE=+1>Preferred List of Vendors</font></b> </p> <p><b><font SIZE=-1>OK, now NetPeople, my comments are my own observations. I would not make them without some basis for having done so. The comments DO NOT WARRANTY ANYTHING. The Preferred Hardware Vendors List does say these vendors have been around for a while, and they do generally good business with their customers.</font></b> </p> <UL> <LI><A HREF="http://www.master.net/bryon/">Bryon Sutherland</A> , Phone: 817-898-1626 , 425 Fulton #112, Denton TX 76201. - <FONT SIZE=-1>SneakerNet Troubleshooter for Hire - C </FONT><FONT SIZE=-2><6/15/96></FONT><BR> </LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.cantek.com/cantek">Can Tek Microsystems</A>, 1604 Crest Drive, Lake Worth, FL, 33461, Phone: 1-800-468-3104. B,C <FONT SIZE=-1>Can Tek is a company that normally receives good comments in the forsale groups, but I now have a customer complaint regarding confusion of an order in which the company is said to have kept the difference between a card ordered and a cheaper card sent. The company has agreed to refund, but for whatever reason has not yet done so. This note is posted 8/31/96. </FONT><FONT SIZE=-2><6/15/96></FONT><BR> </LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.calicosw.com">Calico Software,</A> E-mail: <A HREF="mailto:calicosw@aol.com">calicosw@aol.com,</A> P.O. Box 15324 Fort Wayne, IN 46885, Phone: 219-942-9617- B <FONT SIZE=-2><9/25/96></FONT><BR> </LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.carlind.com">Carl Industries</A>, E-mail: <A HREF="http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~wharmon/sales@carlind.com">sales@carlind.com</A>, 2606 NW 72nd Ave, Miami, Fl 33122, Phone: (888) CARL-USA, FAX: (305) 594-7115. - C <FONT SIZE=-2><9/10/96></FONT><BR> </LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.thechipmerchant.com/">Chip Merchants</A>, 4870 Viewridge Ave., San Diego, CA 92123 - 1-800-808-2447 or 1-800-426-6375. - C. <FONT SIZE=-1>CPU & chip prices among the best. A real must on your shopping list.</FONT><FONT SIZE=-2><6/15/96></FONT><BR> </LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.iag.net/~ctusa">Compu Tech USA</A>, - E-mail: <A HREF="mailto:sales@computechusa.com">sales@computechusa.com</A>, Orlando, FL., Phone: (407) 365-4033 (9AM-5PM EST) Fax: (407) 365-2899 (24HRS) - B, C <FONT SIZE=-2><6/15/96> </FONT><BR> </LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.computernerd.com">ComputerNerd USA Inc.</A>, 1831 Sabal Palm Drive, #107 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324-5941, E-mail: <A HREF="mailto:sales@computernerd.com">sales@computernerd.com</A>., Phone: 954-452-9121, Fax: 954-452-8872 - B <FONT SIZE=-2><10/4/96></FONT><BR> </LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.radix.net/~dlbdata">DLB Data Systems</A>, David Brodermann, 2105 Tanglewood Drive Waldorf, MD 20601-5263, E-mail: <A HREF="mailto:dlbdata@radix.net">dlbdata@radix.net,</A> Phone: 301-870-9757, FAX: 301-932-7878. - C <FONT SIZE=-2><7/8/96></FONT><BR> </LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.harddisk.com/">Data Storage Direct</A>, E-mail - <A HREF="mailto:sales@harddisk.com">sales@harddisk.com</A>, Phone: 1-800-530-1802 - A <FONT SIZE=-2><6/15/96></FONT><BR> </LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.digiconcepts.com/digiconcepts">Digital Concepts</A>, E-mail: <A HREF="mailto:michael@digiconcepts.com">michael@digiconcepts.com</A> , 15658 Sleepy Oak Rd, Chino Hills, CA, 91709, phone: (909) 606-0815, FAX: (909) 606-0917. - <FONT SIZE=-1>A Some nice (E)IDE prices here. </FONT><FONT SIZE=-2><6/15/96> </FONT>(server down?)<BR> </LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.webcom.com/~discount/">Discount Computer Supplies</A>, E-mail: discount@webcom.com, 11 Tudor Drive Burlington, New Jersey 08016-4243, Phone: 1-(800) 983-8628, FAX: 609) 387-8001- B <FONT SIZE=-2><6/15/96> </FONT><BR> </LI> <LI>David Gee - <A HREF="mailto:dgee@netcom.com">dgee@netcom.com</A> - C <FONT SIZE=-2><6/15/96> </FONT><BR> </LI> <LI>D'Vegro Computers, David Grohowski, E-mail: <A HREF="mailto:dvegro@aol.com">dvegro@aol.com</A>, phone: 1-919-848-9969 (Raleigh, NC), 1-800-9-DVEGRO (Within U.S.), FAX: 1-919-848-2172. -A, C <FONT SIZE=-1>Small independent dealer with some very good values. </FONT><FONT SIZE=-2><6/15/96></FONT><BR> </LI> <LI>Fry's Electronics, CA. <FONT SIZE=-1>Large discount chain. - Fry's is included in this list only because they are so often noted for great prices. Buyers should be aware before buying that Fry's is a chain of stores that does not (as far as I know) provide any appreciable level of support should you have difficulty. Return policies are apparently not always what you might want. Still good prices for those who know what they are doing. <B>Not a place for the uninformed.</B> Some merchandise is not high quality. I'm attracted to any place with the potential to beat a price! - C </FONT><FONT SIZE=-2><7/30/96></FONT><BR> </LI> <LI><A HREF="http://moe.grcompany.com/grstore/">GR Company Store</A>, Sales- E-mail: <A HREF="mailto:sales@grcompany.com">sales@grcompany.com</A>, 590 Menlo Drive Suite #7, Rocklin, CA 95765, Phone: (800) 540-9643, FAX: 916-630-1009 - B <FONT SIZE=-2><9/25/96> </FONT><BR> </LI> <LI><A HREF="http://netmar.com/~himemsys/">Highmemsys Corp.</A>, E-mail: himemsys@ix.netcom.com, 1075 Easton Ave. Somerset, NJ 08873, Phone: 908-246-7500, FAX: 908-246-7265 - B, C <FONT SIZE=-2><7/2/96></FONT><BR> </LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.teleport.com/~dany/">Internet Memory Exchange</A>, E-mail: <A HREF="mailto:dany@teleport.com">Daniel Youngquist</A>, Eugene, Oregon, Phone: 541-688-9263, FAX: 541-688-9775 - <FONT SIZE=-1>New & used memory deals, good prices. - C </FONT><FONT SIZE=-2><6/15/96> </FONT><BR> </LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.intol.com/">INTOL Computers, Inc.</A>, E-mail: <A HREF="mailto:parts@intol.com">parts@intol.com</A>, 22065 US Highway 19, North Clearwater, FL 34625, Phone: 1-800-551-1449. - C <FONT SIZE=-2><7/30/96></FONT><BR> </LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.intuitive-micro.com">Intuitive Microsystems, Inc.</A>, <A HREF="http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~wharmon/netsales@intuitive-micro.com">James White</A>, 34 Blackbird Lane Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, Phone: 1-714-470-1084, FAX: 714-470-0572. <FONT SIZE=-1>Good place to price shop, quick service. Server down? - A </FONT><FONT SIZE=-2><6/15/96> </FONT><BR> </LI> <LI>JMS Technologies, E-mail: <A HREF="mailto:john.seymour@jms.com">john.seymour@jms.com </A>(John A Seymour), 4217C S Mellen Dr., Mountain Home, ID 83648 , FAX (208) 832-7897. <FONT SIZE=-1>Good prices, quick service, and helpful. - A </FONT><FONT SIZE=-2><6/15/96></FONT><BR> </LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.automatrix.com/kc/">KC Computers</A> - B Server down? <FONT SIZE=-2><6/15/96></FONT><BR> </LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.vividnet.com/~mmm">MMM</A>, PO BOX 92675 Industry, CA 91715-2675, Phone: (818) 333-8651, FAX (818) 333-0884 - C <FONT SIZE=-2><7/30/96></FONT><BR> </LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.memoryetc.com/">Memory Etc.</A>, 1457 Southern, Suite 18 Mesa, AZ 85202, Phone: (602) 833-0086, Toll Free: (800) 760-7300, FAX: (602) 833-7112 - B <FONT SIZE=-2><9/7/96></FONT><BR> </LI> <LI>The <A HREF="http://www.tmq.com/">Memory Queen</A>, E-mail: <A HREF="mailto:sales@tmq.com">sales@tmq.com</A>, phone: (609) 486-7973, FAX: (609) 486-9084. <FONT SIZE=-1>Good prices on memory. This is a good outlet for SIMM savers.- C </FONT><FONT SIZE=-2><6/15/96></FONT><BR> </LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.motherboard-dc.com/">Motherboard Discount Center</A>, Phone: 1-800-901-0083,- B <FONT SIZE=-2><6/15/96> </FONT><BR> </LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.necx.com/">NECX Direct</A>. <FONT SIZE=-1>Mega-house dealer, not the best prices, but professional and reliable. - B </FONT><FONT SIZE=-2><6/15/96></FONT><BR> </LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.tdl.com/~netex">Net Express,</A> Silicon Valley, California, E-mail: <A HREF="mailto:sales@netex.tdl.com">sales@netex.tdl.com</A>, <A HREF="mailto:tech@netex.tdl.com">tech@netex.tdl.com</A>. - C <FONT SIZE=-2><9/7/96></FONT><BR> </LI> <LI>Odell Enterprises, Bob Odell, E-mail: <A HREF="mailto:bodello@concentric.net">bodello@concentric.net</A>, phone: 818 265-9876, FAX: 818 265 9875. <FONT SIZE=-1>A friendly informative voice in the forsale groups. Good prices and one of the frequent repliers to questions posted in the forsale news groups. - B, C </FONT><FONT SIZE=-2><6/15/96></FONT><BR> </LI> <LI>PCS (James Porter), 5080 70th Avenue North, Pinellas Park, FL 34665-4321, E-mail: <A HREF="mailto:jfporter@gate.net">jfporter@gate.net</A>, Order Line 800-527-6920, Tech Support Line 813-527-3970, Fax Line 813-526-0932, <FONT SIZE=-1>Advertises in several news groups on a weekly basis. - D </FONT><FONT SIZE=-2><6/15/96></FONT><BR> </LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.preferred.com/">Preferred Net Shopper</A>, Requires password.- B <FONT SIZE=-2><6/15/96> </FONT><BR> </LI> <LI>QTec of 610 E Bell Rd Ste 2-305, Phoenix, AZ 85022-2399, (602) 375-1344. <FONT SIZE=-1>Excellent deals, only occasionally sells on the Internet when he has something. - A </FONT><FONT SIZE=-2><6/15/96></FONT><BR> </LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.rcsystems.com">R C Systems, Inc.</A>, <A HREF="mailto:sales@rcsystems.com">Sales</A> and <A HREF="mailto:support@rcsystems.com">Support</A>, Phone: (908) 613-1107, Fax: (908) 238-2313, CompuServe: 73512,2353, Snail Mail: P.O. Box 6235, East Brunswick, NJ 08816-6235. - C <FONT SIZE=-1>Good prices and service.</FONT><FONT SIZE=-2><6/15/96></FONT><BR> </LI> <LI><A HREF="http://scott-enterprises.com">Scott Enterprises</A>, E-mail: <A HREF="mailto:franklin.scott@tarheel.com">Franklin Scott</A>, P.O.Box 18946<B>, </B>6901-J, Downwind Rd., Greensboro, NC 27419, Phone: (910) 393-0071, FAX: (910) 393-0053. <FONT SIZE=-1>Good prices and service. - A </FONT><FONT SIZE=-2><6/15/96> </FONT><BR> </LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.sybercom.com/syberhome.html">Sybercom Information, Inc.</A> - E-mail: <A HREF="mailto:sybercom@ix.netcom.com">sybercom@ix.netcom.com</A>, 4116 Clipper Court Fremont, CA 94538, Phone: 510-353-0668, FAX: (510)353-0699. <FONT SIZE=-2><9/7/96></FONT><BR> </LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.tdcurran.com/order/disk.html">T. D. Curran, Inc.</A> - A. <FONT SIZE=-1>Good Quantum hard drive prices. Server doiwn? </FONT><FONT SIZE=-2><6/15/96></FONT><BR> </LI> <LI>Tony Yang, Empire International, Phone (818) 281-8628, E-mail: <A HREF="mailto:yang@kaiwan.com">Tony Yang</A> - B, C <FONT SIZE=-2><6/15/96></FONT><BR> </LI> <LI>Warren Stott, F1 Systems/W. Stott & Assoc., E-mail: <A HREF="mailto:warren@rmii.com">warren@rmii.com</A>, FTP: <A HREF="ftp://ftp.rmii.com/pub2/f1systems/pricelst.txt">ftp://ftp.rmii.com/pub2/f1systems/pricelst.txt</A>, Superior, CO, Systems, Software, Support, (303) 666-0499. <FONT SIZE=-1>Good prices and all too happy to provide you assistance. - A </FONT><FONT SIZE=-2><6/15/96></FONT><BR> </LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.webcom.com/zubair/">Zubair Interfaces, Inc.</A>, Abu Zubair, E-mail: <A HREF="mailto:AZubair@aol.com">AZubair@aol.com</A> , phone: (310) 424-7705 9-5PM PST M-Fri, FAX: (310) 424-5503.- C <FONT SIZE=-1>I am maintaining Zubair on my preferred list primarily because his pricing can be quite good. Be aware that there have been a number of complaints against this vendor for failing to fill orders correctly, saying he will refund credit cards for errors and either not doing so or being very slow, substituting "equivalent" products without customer approval, and perhaps more. Be very clear and precise with your order. Zubair does also have a number of satisfied customers who have responded positively on his behalf. In a world where it is hard to know just who is good or bad, I am maintaining Zubair for the time being. If you have additional comments, please do send them in. Comments made 9/7/96.</FONT><FONT SIZE=-2><6/15/96></FONT><BR> </LI> </UL> <center><p><a href="#Menu">Return to menu.</a> <hr></p></center> <p><a name="NewApps"></a><b><font SIZE=+1>New Applications to the Preferred List</font></b> </p> <p><i><font SIZE=-1>These vendors have either requested listing on this page or they have been recommended by customers. Please feel free to make comments as you feel appropriate with regard to these additons. I hope to list vendors with whom you can reliably conduct business. If you feel these vendors are excellent, not trustworthy, or anything in-between, please let me know at <a href="mailto:wharmon@oregon.uoregon.edu">wharmon@oregon.uoregon.edu</a>.</font></i> <br></p> <P><A HREF="http://www.amstar.com">American Starlex</A> , E-mail: <A HREF="mailto:sales@amstar.com">sales@amstar.com, </A>7551 Main St. Suite 207, Ralston, NE 68127, <BR> Ph: (402) 596-0431, FAX: (402) 596-0432. <BR> <BR> <A HREF="http://www.calicosw.com">Calico Software,</A> E-mail: <A HREF="mailto:calicosw@aol.com">mailto:calicosw@aol.com,</A> P.O. Box 15324 Fort Wayne, IN 46885, Ph: 219-749-6358 </P> <P><A HREF="http://www.teleport.com/~pharoah">Computer Enhancement Products</A>, Lenny Gotter, 8948 SW Barbur Blvd #168, Portland, OR 97219, email: <A HREF="mailto:pharoah@teleport.com">pharoah@teleport.com</A>, phone: 800-339-1842, FAX: (503) 232-8126. </P> <P>Fry's Electronics, CA. Large discount chain. - I have reports of great prices, but sometimes shoddy merchandise and a poor return policy </P> <P>GPD International Inc., <A HREF="mailto:tag@spacestar.net">James Tagney</A>, PO Box 1331, Minnetonka, MN 55345-0331, phone: (612) 934-8411, (612) 949-2522 </P> <P>ICA Computer, 1747 Summer Street, Suite #1, Stamford, CT 06905. Our phone number is 203-323-3634, Fax number is 323-6398, E-mail: <A HREF="mailto:jc8527@soho.ios.com">jc8527@soho.ios.com</A>. Volume dealers, claim low prices. </P> <P><A HREF="http://www.vividnet.com/~mmm">MMM,</A>16310 Binney Street Hacienda Heights, CA 91745, Phone: (818) 333-8651, FAX (818) 333-0884</P> <P><A HREF="http://www.memoryetc.com/">Memory Etc.</A>, 1457 Southern, Suite 18 Mesa, AZ 85202, E-mail: Phone: (602) 833-0086, Toll Free: (800) 760-7300, FAX: (602) 833-7112</P> <P><A HREF="http://ww.tdl.com/~netex">Net Express</A></P> <P><A HREF="http://www.cris.com/~ndc">New Data Concepts,</A> 257 Bobby Jones Expwy City: Augusta State: GA Zip Code: 30907, E-mail: ndc@cris.com , Sales: 800-875-8407, FAX: 706-650-2289 (Local & Int'l: 706-650-0850)</P> <P>PC-Elite, email: <A HREF="mailto:Pc-elite@cris.com">Pc-elite@cris.com</A>, phone: 507 386-4976 </P> <P>Peter Truong, <A HREF="mailto:ptruong@nol.net">ptruong@nol.net</A>, Universal PC Inc., 11654 Southwest Fwy., Houston, TX 77031, phone: (713)564-1444, FAX: (713)564-1445 </P> <P>Pros Computers, e-mail: <A HREF="mailto:PROS@Cris.com">PROS@Cris.com</A> </P> <P><A HREF="http://www.netcom.com/~a2r/quest.html">Quest Systems, Inc.</A>, 77 Kirkwood Rd, West Hartford, CT 06117, FAX: (860) 233-2766 </P> <P><A HREF="http://www.request-tech.com">ReQuest Technology</A>, John Lynch, E-mail: <A HREF="http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~wharmon/lynch@request-tech.com">lynch@request-tech.com</A>, phone: (415) 856-0303, FAX: (415) 856 0374</P> <P><A HREF="http://www.smac.net/memory/index.html">Venture Memory,</A> E-mail: <A HREF="mailto:venturememory@usa.pipeline.com">venturememory@usa.pipeline.com</A>, Phone: (800) 884-1997/(714) 951-5595, FAX: 714) 951-5575</P> </ul> <center><p><a href="#Menu">Return to menu.</a> <hr></p></center> <p><a name="Links"></a><b><font SIZE=+1>Other Lists of Approved Vendors or Vendors to Avoid</font></b> </p> <p><a href="http://umbra.arch.bsu.edu/pshaffer">The Complaint Desk</a> - Just getting started, but another place to register a complaint. </p> <p><a href="http://www.tsixroads.com/Moan">Moan and Groan Page</a>- Good page to visit when getting ready to buy. Site accepts and publishes customer complaints. </p> <p><a href="http://info.rutgers.edu/Services/procure/appven.html">Rutgers University</a> - Approved List of Vendors </p> <center><p><a href="#Menu">Return to menu.</a> <hr></p></center> <p><a name="Policy"></a><b><font SIZE=+1>Codes and Policy</font></b> </p> <p> <b>A</b> = I have purchased from them and they performed as promised <br> <b>B</b> = The vendor has been established on the Net for a while I have noted primarily good comments concerning them. <br> <b>C</b> = Recommended by a vendor's customers. <br> <b>D</b> = Vendor has requested addition to list. I have no other references at this time. <p> <p>The vendors listed are either vendors of some duration in the forsale newsgroups or they are vendors who have made requests (or had customers make recommendations) for inclusion in the list. I have made inquiry in newsgroups and on this page regarding these vendors, and I have received primarily positive responses. If you as a customer experience undue difficulty with anyone listed, I would like to be informed. Singular complaints will not necessarily result in the removal of a vendor from the list. Repeated complaints (and I imagine I'll treat issues on a case-by-case basis) will result in vendors being removed. All this list verifies is that the vendor has been doing business in the forsale newsgroups (my primary focus) or on the Internet, has come to my attention, and that I have taken the time to check that they do indeed exist and that they are probably safe to do business with. No assurances or guarantees offered or intended. Businesses on the "New Vendors" list will remain there until I receive positive comment regarding them. <br></p> <p>I generally only include vendors who have attractive prices, or services. Vendors who spend time in the forsale and PC hardware groups explaining PC issues to NetPeople are also welcome. Any vendor selling on the Internet can ask to be included. If you are a vendor who wishes to be included on the list please include the name of your business, your mailing address, your Web page and email addresses, phone and FAX numbers, and a brief description of why I should include your business. I will then post inquiries in the news groups asking about you, shortly thereafter include you on my "New Vendors" list, and if I receive good responses regarding your business, I will move you to the permanent list. </p> <p>I will not list your products, or take any payment for this service. I will try not to favor any one vendor over another. I am considering theissues of referencing vendors who have exceptionally good prices. </p> <center><p><a href="#Menu">Return to menu.</a> <hr></p></center> <p><a name="Tips"></a><b><font SIZE=+1>Some tips when buying on the Net</font></b> <br></p> <ol> <li><b>Ask news group readers</b> to respond concerning the seller. Buy after you get responses you can believe in. Your only real protection is in dealing with reputable vendors. The only place you will be able to really find out what your vendor is like is to ask in the FORSALE news groups. </li> <li><b>C.O.D.</b> - On first time buys it is a good idea to ask for shipment C.O.D. Most especially so if the seller is not an established Internet vendor. The best scenario with C.O.D. is that you could pay with a personal check. Most carriers will not allow that, but it would give you time to cancel your payment if the item you received was not what you ordered. Barring a personal check you have little protection other than the vendor must send you something for your money. This is definitely one step up from just sending him cash. </li> <li><b>Credit card</b> purchases will often help you in recovering against a bad purchase. Many, NOT ALL, credit cards will at least side with you when you are unhappy with a purchase. Do ask the organization who provides your card if they are going to be an asset when you buy. </li> <li><b>Cash</b> - Be wary of individuals accepting only cash up front. It is a common practice, but you can be stung most easily when paying by cash. Many individuals selling on the Net do not feel they have the resources to afford the financial position to support credit card sales and 800- numbers. The lack of these enhancements does not make them a risk. Remember - the Internet can cost next to nothing to advertise on. That is good for individuals/businesses just starting out. Good for you the customer because they often offer terriffic deals. </li> <li><b>What, how and when</b> - Be sure you know what you are getting, how it is being shipped, and when it is being shipped. Many vendors have restocking fees, limited warranty periods, and really good deals are often just the product bare with no instructions, cables, setup disks, etc. </li> <li><b>USPS</b> -Vendors who ship through the U. S. mails have a legal obligation to conduct business in good faith and assure that your purchase gets to you. Once it does get to you, the vendors responsibility at least with regard to delivery ends. Your vendor does not have an excuse if a purchase is "lost in the mail." Your vendor should insure the merchandise and/or mail it to you "certified return receipt requested." It will protect both the buyer and the vendor to add the few dollars for this protection. <br>Vendors who use the mails are subject to up to a $25,000 fine and up to 5 years in prison for fradulent use of the mails. If you do not receive your purchase, ask for a postal investigation of the vendor and the incident. You will be able to use the results of that investigation in small claims court. The mere threat of a postal investigation may help in gaining the cooperation of your vendor. <br>If your shipment is lost in the mail, you can request a search by the Post Office 90 days after the item was mailed. Make it easier on yourself and insist that your vendor at least mail certified. That will make the trace easier. <br>You do not have the protections listed above if you do business through a carrier other than Uncle Sam. <br>Note: Two day delivery by USPS is a dream, not a promise. </li> <li><b>FedEx, UPS and their cousins</b>. These are good organizations, if they don't toss your new $4000. laptop over your fence in order to deliver it to you. My sister won't use them anymore for that same reason. Vendors prefer to ship by a carrier other than USPS for a variety of reasons, but unless you are good buds with your delivery person, it does little to protect the customer. The best you can do is, after delivery, ask the carrier to watch you open the package and observe that is or is not ... a brick. Check with the carrier to see if there is any remedy for a fradulent sale. You must pay the carrier's delivery person up front. Some organizations may have policies to help you. <br></li> <li>Know what kind of <b>warranty and return policy</b> your vendor is providing with the product. </li> <li>Does your vendor have a <b>restock fee</b>, and under what conditions. </li> <li><b>Try out your new purchase immediately!</b> </li> <li>Believe it or not, most of the individuals and businesses selling on the Internet are legit. All vendors are going to have days where things just don't work like they should. Give them the benefit of the doubt, and give them time. If you must have something, and your job is dependent on it, it would probably be a good idea to go down to your local computer store and pay out normal bucks for it. </li> </ol> <center><p><a href="#Menu">Return to menu.</a> <hr></p></center> <p><b><font SIZE=+1>Submit a vendor for the Preferred List</font></b> <br></p> <p><a name="App"></a><b><font SIZE=-1>Vendors or customers of vendors who wish a vendor o be added to the Preferred Vendor List may apply by completing this form. New applications will be carried as new until several customers have verified the business through good reports of having done business with the vendor. The fact that a vendor is carried as a new application to this page for extended periods means nothing more than no one has responded. If I receive negative responses regarding a vendor, or if I were to note significant numbers of complaints regarding vendors in the forsale news groups or elsewhere, I would remove the vendor from my lists. It is my hope new customers of vendors will be able to refer to this page to support that the vendor is indeed real. Vendors may find this page useful to refer there customers to. 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