Getting back to the ][, but it aint easy!

[percim@odyssee.net (Mark Percival)]

After using the various Apple ][ emulators for a year, I decided that
the time was right to get then *real* thing once more. 

Sun Remarketing advertises a Platinum //e for $99 US.  This looks like
the way to go for me.  They charge $15 for S&H and send me my Apple
//e via UPS.  Since I am in Canada, this $114 US translates into
$159.46 CDN.  

UPS shows up at my home looking for another $47.82.  This is for
federal tax,  provincial tax, duty and a whopping $27.05 for
"brokerage fee".  Despite being annoyed by this I cough up the money.
Total damage at this point is $207.28.

Upon examining my new purchase, I discover that 7 of the keys on the
keyboard fail to work.  I call up Sun Remarketing (toll free number)
and they say that they will relace the unit under warranty.  The catch
is that I must pay for return shipping.  I go to the local UPS office
and pay another $19.65 bringing up my total to $226.93.

Two weeks later UPS again comes to my home with the replacement unit
and now needs another $12.73 for taxes and $25.55 for "brokerage fee"
again.

Final total is $265.21 CDN for my $99 US //e.  

Being a rookie at this, what should  I do next time to aviod all of
these charges?  Do I get a better deal from another carrier or are
they about all the same?

Thanks...


Mark R. Percival
Montreal, Quebec
percim@odyssee.net