Re: [NTLK] $ 180 Newtons Now Even better @ $ 150

From: James Elliott (rootbeeraddict_at_yahoo.com)
Date: Fri Dec 28 2001 - 15:23:33 EST


I have a couple of pals who are considering 2100s. Put down three more maybes.

>Count me in!
>Steven
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: newtontalk-bounce_at_newtontalk.net
>[mailto:newtontalk-bounce_at_newtontalk.net]On Behalf Of Cees witsen
>Sent: Friday, December 28, 2001 11:45 AM
>To: newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net
>Subject: [NTLK] $ 180 Newtons Now Even better @ $ 150
>
>
>Well Hello
>
>The response has been overwhelming given the time of year, thus far
>over 20 members have expressed a firm interest in at least one Newt
>with several asking for 2,3 or more.
>The original Post is at the end of this one.
>First things first, RE the subject heading, it looks as though we may
>be able to get these baby's for about US$ 150, The combined effort
>seems to be working its spell,that's an extremely tempting price.
>
>Some Questions answered:
>It looks as though shipping overseas is no problem as far as I
>know,(I haven't specifically posed that question, but I live in
>Sydney and that didn't deter)
>
>The condition of the units "are good" "good screens" "bright backlight"
>they are all "2100" I haven't asked RE upgraded or not, they may not
>have physically gone through and checked the 1000 to 2000 units.
>I don't know about the battery, I assumed no-one would argue given the
>price.
>
>I will just repeat, the new price looks to be $ 150, but I do have to
>confirm that yet.
>
>
>Cheers
>Cees Witsen
>
>PS I will keep you all informed, via the list if I may for the moment.
>
>--
>>--
>>To All members thinking of buying a 2100, I'm communicating with a
>>company at the moment, they have somewhere between 1000 and 2000
>>units, they "Includes: PC Interface Cable - 4MB PCMCIA Memory Card-
>>Stylus - AC Adapter -
>>Battery"
>>The price per unit at this stage is US$ 180 however I'm confident
>>that if the "list" can present a big enough combined order the price
>>could be further negotiated down, everyone would of course be
>>responsible for their own purchase.
>>
>>Is the membership interested in this or not? I realize by releasing
>>this info I may harm the prospects of some members that are wishing
>>to sell their Newts, me included (I'm selling eMates, yes I know not
>>exactly the same but it could still harm my prospects of moving some)
>>in any case could you all have a think about this issue, if there
>>seems to be a resounding yes I will more than likely let the genie
>>out of the bottle because sooner or later these units will find their
>>way into the market place, better first bite here than on eBay.
>>
>>NOTE I don't own or have any financial interest in this company, I
>>will not be making any money out of this if any are sold, I have let
>>it be known though that I would not knock back a free Newt (they've
>>been a bit silent on that front).
>>
>>Cheers
>>Cees Witsen
>>
>>PS. if I release any info it wont be until after the weekend.

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