[Info-vax] Looking for a source for replace or repair some power supplies

[Richard B. Gilbert]

On 8/31/2012 11:19 AM, Paul Sture wrote:
> On Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:09:12 +0000, ChrisQ wrote:
>
>> The difference being that a reputable dealer will test the item and run
>> manufacturers diags, which takes time and $. Also, they mainly sell to
>> corporates, who will expect a warranty. If they want an item, they
>> usually need it today and are really not interested in the price, unless
>> completely off the wall. Even at $1500, it's still probably a fraction
>> of the new dec price and that's assuming dec can even supply it. I don't
>> want to seem to be defending dealers, but some are very good and it
>> isn't a zero cost game...
>
> Yes. When I bought an Alpha from Islandco, they ran it at least
> overnight, maybe longer, to ensure it was OK before shipping.
>

I'd be amazed if they did NOT give it a test drive before shipping it!
Shipping equipment that's DOA can get expensive.  It's not just the 
freight both ways which is bad enough, it can also raise questions
about the reliability of the dealer.  Satisfied customers are the key
to success!