Shipping & IBM Parts...

From: starling_at_umr.edu <(starling_at_umr.edu)>
Date: Sun Sep 21 20:48:25 1997

Recently signed back on the list after being absent for a few weeks...
hope I haven't missed anything! :)

Two questions:

1) Is there a FAQ somewhere that lists all IBM part nubmers and what they
   are? I've got a friend offering me an IBM 3278, and I can't remember
   if that's a dumb terminal or if it's something more exciting.

2) Anyone have any suggestions for a **MASS** shipment of computer stuff?
   I'm mainly concerned with keeping the cost down. I'm working on a deal
   right now that might involve as many as five desktop-type machines
   with monitors, lots of repair parts in original boxes and a "shelf of
   software". I'm the one getting the goods, so shipping cost is my problem.

   Are there any companies other than UPS I should look at?

   Should I try to minimize the number of boxes, even if it means bigger
   and heavier boxes?

   Is it completely insane to try to get this much stuff shipped?



   Perhaps I should just drive down to Florida and pick the stuff up...


thanks...

chris starling
Received on Sun Sep 21 1997 - 20:48:25 BST