> If Dell has to finance a loss on every E-500 set by selling it below net
> (and they're not doing well anyway) I would expect a 'string along'
> tactic. E-500 2 lens set still backordered at Olympus.
>
> John Hermanson
> Camtech Photo Services, Inc.
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> __________________________________
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "ScottGee1" <scottgee1@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005 10:29 PM
> Subject: [OM] Re: Oly Woes
>
>
>>
>> I suspect I sound like a broken record (remember those?) on this
>> subject, but I wouldn't necessarily blame Oly for the delivery issues.
>>
>> Dell is notorious for offering good deals on camera gear, accepting a
>> LOT of orders, then stringing people along for weeks or months until
>> they eventually deliver. And because the prices are so low, a lot of
>> people put up with it.
>>
>> I suspect this is a strategy Dell uses. They get a lot of orders from
>> consumers, *then* they call in and beat up the rep for a lower price
>> and terms for the already sold items, then when the goods are finally
>> received, they're out of the warehouse almost immediately resulting in
>> quick inventory turns.
>>
>> All this may be good for Dell and they probably fancy themselves
>> 'innovators', but if Internet ratings are worth anything their
>> reputation is being damaged.
>>
>> If it's any consolation, your E-500 might just show up one day before
>> the deadline without any warning. They'll tell you about the delays
>> (which is laudable) but rarely notify when things are shipped.
>>
>> Odd business practices . . .
>>
>> FWIW/ScottGee1
>>
>> On 11/10/05, Ali <oly-zooko@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>> I am trying to help OLY if only they would quickly stock the E-500 at
>>> retailers!! Now the ship date from Dell 11/29!!
>>>
>
>
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