Re: FN-FORUM Digest V1 #1271

date posted 13th August 2001 17:04

please phone me when you are leaving as making special dinner
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>
> FN-FORUM Digest Monday, August 13 2001 Volume 01 : Number
1271
>
>
>
> FN-FORUM Domain name sales / appraisal
> FN-FORUM domain names
> Re: FN-FORUM Domain name sales / appraisal
> FN-FORUM Rogue Advert
> Re: FN-FORUM Rogue Advert
> Re: FN-FORUM Rogue Advert
> RE: FN-FORUM Rogue Advert
> Re: FN-FORUM Rogue Advert
> FN-FORUM OT www.scan.co.uk
> Re: FN-FORUM Rogue Advert
> FN-FORUM Newcastle / North East.
> RE: FN-FORUM Rogue Advert
> RE: FN-FORUM OT www.scan.co.uk
> RE: FN-FORUM Rogue Advert
> RE: FN-FORUM OT www.scan.co.uk
> RE: FN-FORUM OT www.scan.co.uk
> Re: FN-FORUM OT www.scan.co.uk
> RE: FN-FORUM Newcastle / North East.
> RE: FN-FORUM OT www.scan.co.uk
> Re: FN-FORUM OT www.scan.co.uk
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 12:21:16 +0100
> From: "decal" [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Subject: FN-FORUM Domain name sales / appraisal
>
> any recommendations on selling a domain name or getting it valued...
>
> www.share-market.co.uk ?
>
>
> client is not sure if she should develop the site or sell the name and
> run...
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 08:15:18 EDT
> From: [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Subject: FN-FORUM domain names
>
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>
> maybe be a bit careful about this sort of thing. there have been loads of
> legal (court and arbitration) decisions against 'cybersquatters'- ie
people
> who are trying to trade in domain names in 'bad faith': 'bad faith' is
> sometimes seen in the fact that you don't have an actual use for a domain
> name and don't have any live website; if she tries to sell the site to
> someone with a 'better' claim to the name (eg with a trade mark), she
could
> be in trouble.
>
> Gillian Haggart
> Legal Editor
> Member of the National Union of Journalists
>
> tel: 01244 675 275
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> www.lawandarts.co.uk
> http://lawandarts.freelancers.net/index.html
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>
> maybe be a bit careful about this sort of thing. there have been loads
of
> legal (court and arbitration) decisions against 'cybersquatters'- ie
people
> who are trying to trade in domain names in 'bad faith': 'bad faith' is
> sometimes seen in the fact that you don't have an actual use for a
domain
> name and don't have any live website; if she tries to sell the site to
> someone with a 'better' claim to the name (eg with a trade mark), she
could
> be in trouble.   
>
> Gillian Haggart
> Legal Editor
> Member of the National Union of Journalists
>
> tel: 01244 675 275
> [EMAIL REMOVED]
> www.lawandarts.co.uk
> http://lawandarts.freelancers.net/index.html
>
> 36 Greenway Street
> Chester
> CH4 7JS
>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 13:31:17 +0000
> From: [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Subject: Re: FN-FORUM Domain name sales / appraisal
>
> > www.share-market.co.uk ?
>
> Dont bother ... it aint a great name (its a .co.uk with a dash) and
domains
> really don't sell for that much anymore anyway.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 14:57:31 +0100
> From: "Douglas Ellison" [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Subject: FN-FORUM Rogue Advert
>
> I replied to this advert about 2 weeks ago..
>
> http://www.freelancers.net/project.html?ID=601
>
> And via a few emails - David and I established that I'd make a BMW F1
engine
> as a test piece - if he liked it - it would cost him £200.
>
> I then worked on http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~djelliso/bmw_00.jpg
thru
> to 07.jpg - with which I am pleased and was hoping he would be to.
>
> However - since emailing him the link to the 8 images exactly a week ago -
> I've not heard anything from him - so I've done £200 of work for nothing.
>
> Has anyone else dealt with this guy - and have further contact details at
> all?
>
> Many thanks
>
> Doug
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 15:15:01 +0100
> From: "Paul J White" [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Subject: Re: FN-FORUM Rogue Advert
>
> Doug, I saw the ad, but have no expertise in 3D max so ignored it. Can't
say
> I've heard of him or his company - if you take a look at his website it
may
> give you a clue:
> Domain Name: GPGRAPHICS.CO.UK
> Registered For: GP Graphics
> Domain Registered By: ENTNET
> Registered on 14-Jan-2000.
>
> ...and it still has an Entweb holding page!!
> Moral of the story, you don't have to be a total cynic to make a couple of
> quick checks before doing a shed load of work for a stranger. Either that,
> or get a deposit up front - my guess is you won't see that £200 and he's
> probably got your images by now ;-(
>
> Paul
>
> P J White
> www.BW3.co.uk
> Digital Media Stuff
>
>
> - ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Douglas Ellison" [EMAIL REMOVED]
> To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Sent: Monday, August 13, 2001 2:57 PM
> Subject: FN-FORUM Rogue Advert
>
>
> I replied to this advert about 2 weeks ago..
>
> http://www.freelancers.net/project.html?ID=601
>
> And via a few emails - David and I established that I'd make a BMW F1
engine
> as a test piece - if he liked it - it would cost him £200.
>
> I then worked on http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~djelliso/bmw_00.jpg
thru
> to 07.jpg - with which I am pleased and was hoping he would be to.
>
> However - since emailing him the link to the 8 images exactly a week ago -
> I've not heard anything from him - so I've done £200 of work for nothing.
>
> Has anyone else dealt with this guy - and have further contact details at
> all?
>
> Many thanks
>
> Doug
>
>
>
>
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> Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 15:11:05 +0100
> From: "Damian Thomas" [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Subject: Re: FN-FORUM Rogue Advert
>
> he's probably ripped the images from the pages doug..?
>
> Regards
> Damian Thomas
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> - ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Douglas Ellison" [EMAIL REMOVED]
> To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Sent: Monday, August 13, 2001 2:57 PM
> Subject: FN-FORUM Rogue Advert
>
>
> > I replied to this advert about 2 weeks ago..
> >
> > http://www.freelancers.net/project.html?ID=601
> >
> > And via a few emails - David and I established that I'd make a BMW F1
> engine
> > as a test piece - if he liked it - it would cost him £200.
> >
> > I then worked on http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~djelliso/bmw_00.jpg
> thru
> > to 07.jpg - with which I am pleased and was hoping he would be to.
> >
> > However - since emailing him the link to the 8 images exactly a week
ago -
> > I've not heard anything from him - so I've done £200 of work for
nothing.
> >
> > Has anyone else dealt with this guy - and have further contact details
at
> > all?
> >
> > Many thanks
> >
> > Doug
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 15:19:56 +0100
> From: "Peter Ebdon" [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Subject: RE: FN-FORUM Rogue Advert
>
> I've noticed that www.gpgraphics.co.uk leads to some web hosting company.
I
> wouldn't bother doing work for anyone that doesn't even have a simple web
> page so you can check them out. Ideally you should get a credit check on

> them first. My ex brother-in-law was a graphics 'broker' like this and he
> didn't pay anyone. At least it was only £200 - cheap lesson!
>
> Pete
>
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> - -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL REMOVED]
> [EMAIL REMOVED] Behalf Of Douglas Ellison
> Sent: 13 August 2001 14:58
> To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Subject: FN-FORUM Rogue Advert
>
> I replied to this advert about 2 weeks ago..
>
> http://www.freelancers.net/project.html?ID=601
>
> And via a few emails - David and I established that I'd make a BMW F1
engine
> as a test piece - if he liked it - it would cost him £200.
>
> I then worked on http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~djelliso/bmw_00.jpg
thru
> to 07.jpg - with which I am pleased and was hoping he would be to.
>
> However - since emailing him the link to the 8 images exactly a week ago -
> I've not heard anything from him - so I've done £200 of work for nothing.
>
> Has anyone else dealt with this guy - and have further contact details at
> all?
>
> Many thanks
>
> Doug
>
>
>
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> Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 15:49:40 +0100
> From: Mike Karthauser [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Subject: Re: FN-FORUM Rogue Advert
>
> > Moral of the story, you don't have to be a total cynic to make a couple
of
> > quick checks before doing a shed load of work for a stranger. Either
that,
> > or get a deposit up front - my guess is you won't see that £200 and he's
> > probably got your images by now ;-(
>
> The other thing you can do is a corbis style watermark (just over lay
> example or copyright doug over the main image) so that he cannot use the
> examples unless he pays for them and you then mail him the undoctored
ones.
> Even a slight watermark on the edge of an image is an arse to remove in
> photoshop especially if your background is complexly rendered.
>
> I suppose keep an eye on his site and email bomb him from a hotmail
account
> for your own sick satisfaction......
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>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 15:52:25 +0100
> From: Martin Kellie [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Subject: FN-FORUM OT www.scan.co.uk
>
> Afternoon folks,
>
> Has anyone on here ever bought goods from www.scan.co.uk
> before? I'm after a new system & they seem to
> offer the best value for money. I've been stung once already trying to
buy
> online from a different company, so would like it if someone could put my
> mind at ease (or not as the case may be)
>
> TIA,
>
> Martin
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 15:16:57 +0000
> From: [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Subject: Re: FN-FORUM Rogue Advert
>
> > quick checks before doing a shed load of work for a stranger. Either
> > that, or get a deposit up front
>
> I always try to ask for a deposit up front, especially with new clients
> (sometimes up to 50% and depending on their 'dodgyness', non-returnable).
If
> they can't afford it then they probably cant afford the finished article.
>
> It's much the same as offering RFP's on quotes, rather than designing a
number
> of example sites. They are hireing your expertise as a designer, not your
> abilty to do free proofs.
>
> Jon H
> Freelance Designer
> designdojo.com | design resource
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 16:49:34 +0100
> From: "Craig R. Belcham" [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Subject: FN-FORUM Newcastle / North East.
>
> Anyone on this list based up in the North East. I've just moved up to the
> Newcaste area from London for personal reasons. Been looking around for
> either teleworked freelance work (which is normally thin on the ground in
> my line of work anyway), or Newcastle based contracts... think I've only
> seen two relevant positions appear on Jobserve since I moved up here. Im
> pretty sure that there arent many agencies that aren't on Jobserve, so Im
> assuming everyone in the North East has trouble getting a reasonable
amount
> of work in... Just wondered if anyone else was in the same boat.
>
> Looks like Im stuck with sourcing more teleworked stuff.
>
> Ho Hum.
> Craig
>
> Freelance Consultant: Perl, MySQL, PHP, Linux, Apache and all things
Internet.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 15:59:18 +0100
> From: "dec" [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Subject: RE: FN-FORUM Rogue Advert
>
> this the guy ? worth a phone call
>
> snip>
>
>
> Admin Name........... David Fleming
> Admin Address........ 7 Foster Rd.
> Admin Address........
> Admin Address........ London.
> Admin Address........ W4 4NY
> Admin Address........ .
> Admin Address........ UNITED KINGDOM
> Admin Email.......... [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Admin Phone.......... 01819952464
> Admin Fax............ 01819952464
>
>
>
> Domain Name.......... gpgraphics.com
>
>
>
> Creation Date........ 1999-10-20
> Registration Date.... 1999-10-20
> Expiry Date.......... 2001-10-20
> Organisation Name.... GP Graphics
> Organisation Address. 7 Foster Rd.
> Organisation Address.
> Organisation Address. London.
> Organisation Address. W4 4NY
> Organisation Address. .
> Organisation Address. UNITED KINGDOM
>
> Admin Name........... David Fleming
> Admin Address........ 7 Foster Rd.
> Admin Address........
> Admin Address........ London.
> Admin Address........ W4 4NY
> Admin Address........ .
> Admin Address........ UNITED KINGDOM
> Admin Email.......... [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Admin Phone.......... 01819952464
> Admin Fax............ 01819952464
>
> Tech Name............ Jon Burman
> Tech Address......... Elysium House
> Tech Address......... 126-128, New Kings Road
> Tech Address......... Parsons Green
> Tech Address......... SW6 4LZ
> Tech Address......... London
> Tech Address......... UNITED KINGDOM
> Tech Email........... [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Tech Phone........... +44 171 565 4076
> Tech Fax............. +44 171 460 4070
> Name Server.......... ns1.vi.net
> Name Server.......... ns2.vi.net
> Name Server.......... ns3.vi.net
>
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL REMOVED]
> [EMAIL REMOVED] Behalf Of Paul J White
> Sent: Monday, August 13, 2001 3:15 PM
> To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Subject: Re: FN-FORUM Rogue Advert
>
>
> Doug, I saw the ad, but have no expertise in 3D max so ignored it. Can't
say
> I've heard of him or his company - if you take a look at his website it
may
> give you a clue:
> Domain Name: GPGRAPHICS.CO.UK
> Registered For: GP Graphics
> Domain Registered By: ENTNET
> Registered on 14-Jan-2000.
>
> ...and it still has an Entweb holding page!!
> Moral of the story, you don't have to be a total cynic to make a couple of
> quick checks before doing a shed load of work for a stranger. Either that,
> or get a deposit up front - my guess is you won't see that £200 and he's
> probably got your images by now ;-(
>
> Paul
>
> P J White
> www.BW3.co.uk
> Digital Media Stuff
>
>
> - ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Douglas Ellison" [EMAIL REMOVED]
> To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Sent: Monday, August 13, 2001 2:57 PM
> Subject: FN-FORUM Rogue Advert
>
>
> I replied to this advert about 2 weeks ago..
>
> http://www.freelancers.net/project.html?ID=601
>
> And via a few emails - David and I established that I'd make a BMW F1
engine
> as a test piece - if he liked it - it would cost him £200.
>
> I then worked on http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~djelliso/bmw_00.jpg
thru
> to 07.jpg - with which I am pleased and was hoping he would be to.
>
> However - since emailing him the link to the 8 images exactly a week ago -
> I've not heard anything from him - so I've done £200 of work for nothing.
>
> Has anyone else dealt with this guy - and have further contact details at
> all?
>
> Many thanks
>
> Doug
>
>
>
>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 16:02:21 +0100
> From: "Peter Ebdon" [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Subject: RE: FN-FORUM OT www.scan.co.uk
>
> A mate of mine recommends them highly. He's a gadget freak and uses them
> quite a lot!
>
> Pete
>
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> - -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL REMOVED]
> [EMAIL REMOVED] Behalf Of Martin Kellie
> Sent: 13 August 2001 15:52
> To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Subject: FN-FORUM OT www.scan.co.uk
>
> Afternoon folks,
>
> Has anyone on here ever bought goods from www.scan.co.uk
> before? I'm after a new system & they seem to
> offer the best value for money. I've been stung once already trying to
buy
> online from a different company, so would like it if someone could put my
> mind at ease (or not as the case may be)
>
> TIA,
>
> Martin
>
>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 16:03:12 +0100
> From: "dec" [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Subject: RE: FN-FORUM Rogue Advert
>
> BTW - I realise I sent the dot com details , but that chances are good its
> the same guy...
>
> >?>>>this the guy ? worth a phone call
> >>>snip>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 16:17:09 +0100
> From: "nick gerig" [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Subject: RE: FN-FORUM OT www.scan.co.uk
>
> i have used them before and they are in my experience fine. A friend of
mine
> uses them quite a lot, and apart from the odd delay in delivery, they are
> fine, if u r worried about being ripped off i dont think that is an issue.
>
> hth
>
> nick
>
> http://www.ibme.co.uk (freelance site)
> http://www.neofx.co.uk (company site)
>
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL REMOVED]
> [EMAIL REMOVED] Behalf Of Martin Kellie
> Sent: 13 August 2001 15:52
> To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Subject: FN-FORUM OT www.scan.co.uk
>
>
> Afternoon folks,
>
> Has anyone on here ever bought goods from www.scan.co.uk
> before? I'm after a new system & they seem to
> offer the best value for money. I've been stung once already trying to
buy
> online from a different company, so would like it if someone could put my
> mind at ease (or not as the case may be)
>
> TIA,
>
> Martin
>
>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 16:10:49 +0100
> From: "dec" [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Subject: RE: FN-FORUM OT www.scan.co.uk
>
> I've used can quite a bit - never any problem the stuff always arrived...
> but the phone lines can be busy so if you have a problem it could be
> difficult to get hold of em...
>
>
> prices are generally good - I make a point of checking the today only
pages
> most days..
>
>
> HTH
>
> Dec
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 16:18:03 +0100
> From: "Lee Bailey - Element 2 Ltd" [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Subject: Re: FN-FORUM OT www.scan.co.uk
>
> I've bought from scan a while ago, service is pretty good - but you can
get
> better pricing than that.
>
> Drop me a line with the spec and I'll get some prices for you....
>
> Lee
>
> - ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Martin Kellie" [EMAIL REMOVED]
> To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Sent: Monday, August 13, 2001 3:52 PM
> Subject: FN-FORUM OT www.scan.co.uk
>
>
> > Afternoon folks,
> >
> > Has anyone on here ever bought goods from www.scan.co.uk
> > before? I'm after a new system & they seem to
> > offer the best value for money. I've been stung once already trying to
> buy
> > online from a different company, so would like it if someone could put
my
> > mind at ease (or not as the case may be)
> >
> > TIA,
> >
> > Martin
> >
> >
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> Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 16:18:50 +0100
> From: "Darren Spink" [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Subject: RE: FN-FORUM Newcastle / North East.
>
> Not sure about Newcastle/Tyne & Wear...but Leeds is quiet...not a lot of
> work around here....
>
> Regards
>
> Darren Spink
>
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>
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> - -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL REMOVED]
> [EMAIL REMOVED] Behalf Of Craig R. Belcham
> Sent: 13 August 2001 16:50
> To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Subject: FN-FORUM Newcastle / North East.
>
>
>
> Anyone on this list based up in the North East. I've just moved up to the
> Newcaste area from London for personal reasons. Been looking around for
> either teleworked freelance work (which is normally thin on the ground in
> my line of work anyway), or Newcastle based contracts... think I've only
> seen two relevant positions appear on Jobserve since I moved up here. Im
> pretty sure that there arent many agencies that aren't on Jobserve, so Im
> assuming everyone in the North East has trouble getting a reasonable
amount
> of work in... Just wondered if anyone else was in the same boat.
>
> Looks like Im stuck with sourcing more teleworked stuff.
>
> Ho Hum.
> Craig
>
> Freelance Consultant: Perl, MySQL, PHP, Linux, Apache and all things
> Internet.
>
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> Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 16:31:53 +0100
> From: "Matt Russell" [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Subject: RE: FN-FORUM OT www.scan.co.uk
>
> Are you building your own sys?
>
> I normally order components from www.dabs.com and www.novatech.co.uk ,
whom
> I both recommend.
>
> Matt
>
> - -------------------------
> Matt Russell
> http://www.i-fire.co.uk
> i:fire digital media
> - -------------------------
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [EMAIL REMOVED]
> > [EMAIL REMOVED] Behalf Of Martin Kellie
> > Sent: 13 August 2001 15:52
> > To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
> > Subject: FN-FORUM OT www.scan.co.uk
> >
> >
> > Afternoon folks,
> >
> > Has anyone on here ever bought goods from www.scan.co.uk
> > before? I'm after a new system & they seem to
> > offer the best value for money. I've been stung once already
> > trying to buy
> > online from a different company, so would like it if someone could put
my
> > mind at ease (or not as the case may be)
> >
> > TIA,
> >
> > Martin
> >
> >
> > ============================================================
> >
> > * Free listing for freelancers
> > * Free to advertise jobs
> > * Free jobs distribution service
> > * Free database of 1000 freelancers
> >
> > Freelancers and Freelance Jobs
> > http://www.freelancers.net
> >
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> Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 16:53:59 +0100
> From: "Norman Beresford" [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Subject: Re: FN-FORUM OT www.scan.co.uk
>
> I have to disagree strongly with Matt on this one. We used dabs for a
while
> and found them absolutely appallingly bad. Half the components that
arrived
> were dead, sometimes it was the wrong stuff. At one point we had a
scanner
> on order from them, we got a phone call to say it was out of stock and
that
> they'd send us a credit note for us. Next day the credit note arrived, as
> did the scanner.
>
> I would never use Dabs again, and I wouldn't recommend anyone else does
> either.
>
> Norman
>
> - ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Matt Russell" [EMAIL REMOVED]
> To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Sent: Monday, August 13, 2001 4:31 PM
> Subject: RE: FN-FORUM OT www.scan.co.uk
>
>
> > Are you building your own sys?
> >
> > I normally order components from www.dabs.com and www.novatech.co.uk ,
> whom
> > I both recommend.
> >
> > Matt
> >
> > -------------------------
> > Matt Russell
> > http://www.i-fire.co.uk
> > i:fire digital media
> > -------------------------
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: [EMAIL REMOVED]
> > > [EMAIL REMOVED] Behalf Of Martin Kellie
> > > Sent: 13 August 2001 15:52
> > > To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
> > > Subject: FN-FORUM OT www.scan.co.uk
> > >
> > >
> > > Afternoon folks,
> > >
> > > Has anyone on here ever bought goods from www.scan.co.uk
> > > before? I'm after a new system & they seem
to
> > > offer the best value for money. I've been stung once already
> > > trying to buy
> > > online from a different company, so would like it if someone could put
> my
> > > mind at ease (or not as the case may be)
> > >
> > > TIA,
> > >
> > > Martin
> > >
> > >
> > > ============================================================
> > >
> > > * Free listing for freelancers
> > > * Free to advertise jobs
> > > * Free jobs distribution service
> > > * Free database of 1000 freelancers
> > >
> > > Freelancers and Freelance Jobs
> > > http://www.freelancers.net
> > >
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