Hi,

LE> MS> have be warned! So ask if it is actually Austel approved and demand the
LE> MS> distributor to actually mark the package clearly with an non-austel
LE> MS> sticker or at least tell the public with his advertising stating it is
LE> MS> non-austel approved.

LE>It is generally regarded as the responsibility of the retailer to affix said
LE>labels - I have *NEVER* seen disclaimers affixed to modems
LE>sold in wholesale quantities. I'll take this opportunity to
LE>quote the label I (and most other reputable dealers) affix
LE>to the packaging and product (externals) of the non-
LE>approved modems I/we sell (including Zoom Telephonics
LE>products) :

Good on you! I also believe you state clearly in your ads which one
are approved and which not. I have nothing against non approved
modems as long as customers knows what he/she risks.

What is annoying about EB ads (not only here but I've seen them in
some mags) that after a list of modems with their prices he states
at the bottom somthing like "some modems carry Austel approval and
other do not". "Don't send any money, we'll bill you" sounds to me
more straight then EB's ads.

And another matter that according to some in Aust. Modem echo
Austel doesn't remember approving anything from Zoom/etc.

Tom

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