Daniel,

I think most folks "shop around" nowadaze.

If you need a specific major component (i.e. a new
hard drive) you might want to try the following
strategy:

1.) Go to http://www.pricewatch.com, locate the
    price/vendor list for the component. Maybe
    print a page or 2.

2.) Start with the vendor with the lowest price.
    Go to http://www.resellerratings.com, look
    up the lo-price vendor, see how they rate.
    If they have a dubious customer service
    record or other problems are indicated,
    go back to the pricewatch list, try the
    next vendor. Continue until you find a
    vendor with a "good record".

If you need minor components (i.e. little cables) you
might want to locate a parts supply house in
your area. Try the yellow pages.

Hope this helps ...

  David

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** Univ. Mo. St. Louis              **     St. Louis, MO            **
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>
> Date:    Thu, 6 Jan 2000 17:04:22 -0600
> From:    Daniel Ellis <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Good place to buy parts
>
> Anyone know of a good place to buy computer parts online or
> catalog?  Like
> floppys, harddrives, power supplies, scsi cables.
>
> I'm looking for a new source of supplies.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>

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