Paul, at 16:27 on May 15 1996, you wrote to Bill Grimsley...

BG> Funky stuff like efficiency or good management perhaps?  Just because they 
BG> make a decent profit, the company is not automatically guilty of gouging.

PE> No, the $750 price tag is the evidence of that.

PE> I tell a lie, ie see it is advertised for $735 in "Computer Market".

You tell another lie.  I saw Couriers on sale yesterday for prices of $645
and $615, and actually haggled one fellow down to $600 before I lost
interest.  It might pay you to get out and do some serious shopping,
instead of sitting on your arse reading ads in dodgy magazines. 

BG> Using local prices in patently unfair, Paul.  

PE> Bill, that is the ONLY FAIR price to use.  Not what you get if you
PE> trade in your modem, break the law, avoid the customs officials, 

Nope, that's what *I* paid, so as far as I'm concerned, the price is valid.

PE> and then say "stuff it all" and break into Dave Hatch's home.

Your choice.  

BG> Although its RRP is A$799, 

PE> And a street price of $735.

BG> anybody who pays more than $650 for one is a complete fuckwit.

PE> I can't even get it SYSOP for less than $675 in Sydney.

Jeeze Paul, I can buy a Courier off the street up here for $600, so you're
obviously not trying too hard, are you?

Regards, Bill

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