Klarinet Archive - Posting 001128.txt from 1997/08

From: Gary Young <gyoung@-----.com>
Subj: RE: Bass clar. price and more
Date: Wed, 27 Aug 1997 13:39:02 -0400

Neil,

If you are implying that Lisa lacks fairness and integrity, I can attest
from my dealings with her over the last fifteen years that that is not so.
If you are basing your statement on your own experience with her, fine.
But I notice you don't indicate that you've ever dealt with her. If you're
just guessing about her and IMS, you shouldn't make statements like this.
(Where do you get the "$100's of interest"?) Your posting lacks the
carefulness and thoughtfulness which is typical of your other comments.

Gary Young
Madison, Wisconsin

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From: Neil Leupold[SMTP:nleupold@-----.edu]
Subject: Re: Bass clar. price and more

On Mon, 25 Aug 1997, Lisa Argiris wrote:

> Nick -
>
> You must have misunderstood as there is no $500 shipping charge.
> When instruments are taken out on approval we charge a deposit
> amounting to 1/2 the price of the instrument. If the instrument
> is returned & not purchased we refund your deposit, however we
> charge you for the shipping cost plus a $10 return fee.
> Do you have our current catalog? The approval policy is clearly
> spelled out there. Let me know if you need a catalog.
> Please call us at 800-762-1116 if you have any more questions.

Nick,

Don't bother with Argiris and IMS. Go through Weiner or
Woodwind/Brasswind or Muncy instead. These three dealers
have a solid record of fairness and integrity, and whatever
deposit they demand will be re-credited to your credit card
very quickly if you decide not to purchase -- rather than
dragging on for months and costing you $100's in interest.

Weiner (800) 622-CORK
Woodwind/Brasswind (800) 348-5003
Muncy (800) 333-6415

Fred Weiner is a great guy, as is Phil Muncy, and I've always
received professional and honest service through WW/BW in
Indiana as well. Their products are guaranteed to be in
pristine condition when they get to you, and they'll be on
your side if there's any sort of problem. Prices are quite
good too. Get their respective catalogues and all of your
needs should be met between the three of them.

Best of luck,
Neil