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I purchased a highend PC from them over the internet. The shipment came in two segements. 1)memory upgrade 2)computer.

The memory shipped was incorrect (their error not mine) The computer arrived several days later and did not work. I spent approx 2hrs online with their tech support, it was decided the problem could not be dealt with in the field and the computer had to be returned.

I needed the computer for business and had already waited for 10 days for it. I was going to cancel the order and return the machine after the tech told me it would take another 10 days to get a replacement.

After he threatened that I would have to pay return shipping and said he would expidite a replacement I agreed to give them another try if the replacement computer arrived by Monday May 14, 2001. The machine had not arrived by Tuesday the 15th so I checked with them only to find the computer was not going to be manufactured until May 21, 2001. I then proceeded to cancel the order.

Over a period of 3 hours I went through numerous reps and supervisors to cancel the order (I was cutoff twice)it was made as difficult as possible to process the cancellation. I had to go through the process seperately for the computer and the memory. I was informed I would have to pay shipping in both directions for two return kits even though I still had all the original shipping materials.

I received from them two shipments.

1) Memory that was not functional in the computer it was destined for. Their rep selected the memory when I told him how much memory I wanted in the computer. It was shipped in error by them, I did not give incorrect order information.

2) I received a computer that was non-functioning right out of the box, it never did work.

I either have to accept another computer from them in another 10 days or pay shipping in two directions for two of their mistakes. I do not yet know what those costs will be but estimate them to be between $100-$200.

I will eat the shipping cost just so I don't have to deal with this company again.
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