[ale] Georgia Tax Free Days and Monarch Computer

[Chris Farris]

Last time they did this I went to buy a new HDD. Turns out you had to
buy a whole computer. Buying parts didn't count. 

Chris

On Sat, 2003-07-19 at 16:25, Geoffrey wrote:
> Read the docs on the tax free day.  Computer purchases may not exceed 
> $1500.  Don't expect to pick up that bleeding edge system, with a 19" 
> flat screen. :(
> 
> It says a single purchase of $1500 or less.  If it exceeds $1500, the 
> whole purchase is taxable.  I guess you could buy the box, walk out, 
> walk in, by the monitor.  Will this be permitted??
> 
> http://www2.state.ga.us/departments/dor/salestaxholiday/index.html
> 
> Danny Cox wrote:
> > All,
> > 
> > 	I had to pick up a power supply this AM from Monarch Computer, and they
> > were pushing this.  July 31 - Aug 3 is another tax free computer
> > purchase time just like last year.  This year, Monarch is having a
> > party, where they'll be giving away stuff (CPUs, systems, etc.).  It's
> > really a circus: there's even a pony ride for the kids.
> > 
> > 	Nevertheless, they claim that they'll have reps from companies like
> > AMD, Intel, and Philips that you can bend the ear(s) of.  This may be an
> > excellent time for a Linux soft-sell (if you know what I mean, and I
> > think you do).
> > 
> > 	Just FYI.  See http://www.monarchcomputer.com/specialevent03/ for the
> > full circus info.
> > 
> > P.S. I did offer to have some of us (ALE) set up a booth for a Linux
> > installfest, but he said he was out of space.  Whether or not that's a
> > snow-job I don't know.
> > 
> 
> -- 
> Until later: Geoffrey		esoteric at 3times25.net
> 
> The latest, most widespread virus?  Microsoft end user agreement.
> Think about it...
> 
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