Re: Survey: Are Schools Interested in Used Computers?

[Peter Milbury <pmilbury@ericir.syr.edu>]

I agree with Stephen.  We have a similar offer going around California....

Best wishes,

Peter          PMILBURY@ERICIR.SYR.EDU
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On Sun, 20 Nov 1994, Stephen E. Collins wrote:

> 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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