Re: Survey: Are Schools Interested in Used Computers?

["Stephen E. Collins" <sec@BOOMBOX.MICRO.UMN.EDU>]

In message "Global SchoolNet Fdn (FrEdMail)" writes:
> I am working with a large national foundation that is investigating setting
> up a non-profit organization. The organization would work with large
> corporations to acquire computer equipment which has been replaced with
> newer models. The equipment would be inspected, tested refurbished and
> warranted for one year. The cost to the school would be roughly $200 for
> each computer. Typical equipment would be:

I would think any respectable organization wouldn't be hiding behind
the anonymous "large national foundation".

How do I know this isn't just some ploy to build someone's junk mailing
list?  How do I know this isn't just some ploy to unload junk to
schools at inflated prices?

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.



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