Re: [SLUG] $8 laser printer

From: Richard Smoot (rsmoot@tampabay.rr.com)
Date: Sun Sep 11 2005 - 13:11:32 EDT


On Sunday 11 September 2005 12:08, Ken Elliott wrote:
> >>I found the printer for $8. Would read fine print
>
> At the top, yellow background:
>
> "Disclaimer: Some prices on our site maybe inaccurate due to an error.
> These orders will be canceled."
>
> At least they didn't try to hide it...
>
>
> Ken Elliott
>
> =====================
> -----Original Message-----
> From: slug@nks.net [mailto:slug@nks.net] On Behalf Of Pete S.
> Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 9:39 AM
> To: slug@nks.net
> Subject: [SLUG] $8 laser printer
>
> Samsung ML-1740... I have had one of these for some time and very happy
> with it. Looking for more toner, I found the printer for $8. Would read
> fine print (maybe even call) before buying (could be typo... $80 is good
> deal), but this is a great deal.
> http://www.spacecentersystems.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/3625
>0 Usually Ships in 1-2 Business Days
> Our Price: $8.00
> Manufacturer: Samsung
> Product Code: 148-ML1740XAA
> Manufacturers Part Number: ML-1740/XAA
> Available: 151
> --------------------------------------------------------------------
They may be doing lost leader.
It comes with a starter cartridge (1000 pages) and no
connection cables. If they sell you a regular cartridge and
expensive parallel or usb cable and don't have a lot of money
in the printers, they may make a profit at $8.

                        Richard Smoot
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