[BC] Re: Copper program loops

[Robert Meuser]

Where I work, company Ebay purchases will go to the auditors where the 
security guards to escort you out of the building will be waiting. Buy 
new and get the warranty and the job security.

R

Tom Bosscher wrote:

> >Charlie:
> >Totally irrelevant. The university does not purchase used equipment. 
> You read
> >the comment about warranty, but apparently did not catch the "many other
> >objections" part. NIU just does not do business that way.
>
>    That's too bad. I buy a lot of items of Ebay for the stations. 
> Probably over 200 items in the last 5 years. I've been burned 2 times,
> I bought 14 brand new in the box Raritan CAT 5 KVM extenders for $ 
> 550, total. Thats the price for one. I have HP 5340a counters at each 
> TX site. Averaged around $ 130 a piece. Fiber patch cords to link 
> various rooms, 5 cents on the dollar, including shipping. Office 
> workers desire $ 150 Plantronics headsets? $ 30 average for brand new. 
> The key is patience. I have a running list of 12-20 items.
>
>    My boss says they trust me (and the other departments) to do the 
> job right. If I can do more for less, that leaves more budget for more 
> for less (did that make sense?)
>
>    tom bosscher
>
>    Cornerstone University
>    Grand Rapids, MI
>
>
>
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