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From: pisarevsky@b56vxg.kodak.com (Arkady Pisarevsky)
Newsgroups: misc.consumers
Subject: Re: Gevalia Kaffe Offer
Date: 25 Jan 93 13:58:00 GMT
Followup-To: misc.consumers
Distribution: na,local
Organization: Big Yellow Box
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41

In article <1993Jan24.211601.21447@lucid.com>, lola@lucid.com (Lola McCrary) writes...
>In article <Dmerrill-220193085934@47.140.3.220> Dmerrill@bnr.ca (Dana Merrill) writes:
> 
> 
>   I and several others I know sent for the deal.  Nice little coffee pot and
>   yes the coffee is that good. Excellent!  But for me, $10 a pound is just

    I would like to give this place a try. Could somebody please either
    post or e-mail an address or, better yet, phone number for this 
    Gevalia Kaffe place. Thank you.

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Newsgroups: misc.consumers,rec.autos
From: ts@cbnewsj.cb.att.com (Tim Su)
Subject: Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Organization: AT&T
Distribution: na
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1993 01:51:14 GMT
Followup-To: poster
Keywords: SUV

	Hi:

	Just wondering if there are any happy Jeep Grand Cherokee
	owners out there? 

	Consumer Reports did a review on SUVs a couple months ago
	and did not seem to be very enthusiastic about them.
	Although '93 Jeep Grand Cherokee was mentioned as the only 
	SUV with air bag and ABS option, it called Jeep's service 
	record 'dismal.'

	I'm hoping I can hear from many happy owners to enforce
	my faith in persuing this.

	Thanks in advance for any information, good or bad.

	Thanks,
	Tim Su
	tsu@terra.ATT.COM

Newsgroups: misc.consumers
From: rboudrie@chpc.org (Rob Boudrie)
Subject: Re: Insurance question
Organization: Center For High Perf. Computing of WPI; Marlboro Ma
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 1993 16:55:44 GMT

In article <1jkhkuINN9bn@elroy.jpl.nasa.gov> alan@elroy.Jpl.Nasa.Gov (Alan S. Mazer) writes:
>In article <mjc.727557385@NL.CS.CMU.EDU> mjc+@cs.cmu.edu (Monica Cellio) writes:
>>Read the fine print over the signature line; it probably says something to
>>the effect that if you are lying, the policy is null and void.  Most do.

What ahppens if you are caught lying depends on the state and the
type of insurance.

For auto insurance one of 3 things would happen :

  a)  You would be denied coverage for the accident because of the
      misrepresentation on your application.
  b)  You would be covered only to the statuatory minimum limits
  c)  Your coverage would be reduced to the amount the premium you
      paid would have bought had you answered truthfully.

Also, what happens diffres based on type of insurance, with specific
sts of regulations applyuing to auto, home, and health policies.

                                        rob b.
Newsgroups: misc.consumers
From: laird@pasture.ecn.purdue.edu (Kyler Laird)
Subject: Re: 6.9% (!) Signet Visa Card
Organization: Purdue University Engineering Computer Network
Distribution: usa
Date: 22 Jan 93 21:07:17 GMT

In my post about my 6.0% (well, prime), no annual fee GTE MasterCard
I was trying more to give others support for demanding a low interest
no annual fee card.  Instead I seem to have convinced others that
they need this card.

O.k., here's the info...
	
	GTE MasterCard
	handled by Associates National Bank (Delaware)
	prime rate UNTIL APRIL 30
		It may be that the prime rate deal is for x months
		after signup, but for me it's until April 30.
	no annual fee
	They did have free check writing until Dec. 31, 1992, but
		again, that may have just been relative to when I
		signed up.
	Customer Serive: 800-643-0997

Good luck!

--kyler
Newsgroups: misc.consumers
From: georgec@eng.umd.edu (George B. Clark)
Newsgroups: misc.consumers
Subject: Re: How to fight telemarketers
Date: 22 Jan 1993 20:43:41 GMT
Organization: University of Maryland
Distribution: na
NNTP-Posting-Host: athens.eng.umd.edu

In article <C19L1C.B85@icon.rose.hp.com> bparrish@rose.hp.com (Bill Parrish) writes:
>
>Continuing this discussion on telemarketing...
>
>Last night I got a call soliciting money from an organization called the
>Police Officers Research Association (I think it was... definately had
>the word Research... so I was guessing they were doing a survey).
>

I get solicitation calls from police organizations at least once per
month.

The last one was funny:

Solicitor: "Hello, I'm so-and-so from the Maryland State Troopers Association." 

Me:   "I'm not interested."

Solicitor:   "Interested in what, sir?"

Me:   "Aren't you soliciting?"

Solicitor:   hangs up

Newsgroups: misc.consumers
From: pan@panda.Stanford.EDU (Doug Pan)
Subject: Advice on chef knives sought
Organization: InterViews/Allegro group, Stanford University
Distribution: usa
Date: 21 Jan 93 15:35:32

My 3-year old walnut Chicago 8" chef knife is showing its age and I'm
looking for a replacement.  I like my current knife's balance, weight,
and width.  My complaints are:

- the angular joint between the handle and blade is uncomfortable
- the wooden handle deteriorates over time
- the blade chips easily

Any coments on the following topics or any recommendations for knife
purchase are welcome.

- comparison between the metropolitan and walnut handles on the Chicago
- comments on the Henckel's tapered joint between handle and blade
- comparison between the Henckel 4-star and professional models
- comparison between the Chicago and Henckel brands
- should I be looking at other models?
From: arb@presto.ig.com (Dan Arbios)
Newsgroups: misc.consumers
Subject: TOYOTA CELICA 77
Keywords: SHELL AUTO_CARE
Date: 25 Jan 93 19:32:00 GMT
Organization: IntelliGenetics Inc., Mtn. View, Ca.


I recently had a SHELL AUTOCARE shop work on my TOYOTA CELICA 77.

I lost power driving down 85 and they concluded it was either a fuel
pump or the relay to the fuel pump that was the problem.  They gave me
back the car for $266.  It came with an idle that is very bad, and the
car is very sluggish when coasting (no foot pressure on the
accelarator) in gear.

Do I have a legit claim to stop payment on the check if they refuse to
look at it for free.  Does anybody know of these problems with a 77
CELICA.

It might have started from aleak in the back of the car that made the
area around the electrical wire from the front of th car to the back
damp. If so, then he should've solved the problem with the work he
did.  I need anyone's help quickly, because I wantto pressure these
guys today.  What the hell is a warrenty good for if it stands for
nothing!!

PLEASE E-MAIL ME WITH YOUR HELP.....MUCHAS GRACIAS
From: domet@ucbeh.san.uc.edu
Newsgroups: misc.consumers
Subject: Re: Radar Detectors
Date: 25 Jan 93 15:25:15 EST
Distribution: usa,world
Organization: Univ. of Cincinnati

In article <llvejgINNb4g@grit.cs.utexas.edu>, cmc@cs.utexas.edu (Chi Ming Cheung) writes:
> 
> Do radar detectors really work?  What are some of your experiences?
> Any recommendation regarding model of detector?
> 
> Thanks.
> --M.

Do they work?! Where have you been for the past 10 years?
There are some fine quality detectors out there. I mainly buy from Cincinnati
Microwave. (Mostly because I live about 15 min away.) I own a Passport right
now which is made by Cin. Micro. I bought it remanufactured for $79 w/ 1 year
warranty parts/labor.

GREAT DEAL!
luke

Newsgroups: misc.consumers
From: kmcintyr@boi.hp.com (Kevin McIntyre)
Subject: FAQ:   BMG phone number?
Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1993 16:04:44 GMT
Organization: Hewlett-Packard / Boise, Idaho
X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.1.4 PL6]


Yes, it's another lost soul looking for the number to 
BMG (either a 1-800 number or a "regular" number).  I
tried directory assistance for 800 numbers but they didn't
list it :-(.

			--Thanks,
				Kevin.


kmcintyr@hpdmd48.boi.hp.com
Newsgroups: misc.consumers
From: gl1@cec2.wustl.edu (Greg Lyon)
Subject: Re: Stores can't "detain" shoplifters
Organization: Washington University, St. Louis MO
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 1993 16:53:58 GMT

ewv@craycos.com (Eric Varsanyi) writes:
>Actually, my girlfriend works at a Target and when she started they had
>a security briefing. No one (not even the security guys at the store)
>can 'detain' anyone from leaving, or use any other type of physical
>force on them. If someone is observed shoplifting the manager (or
>security types) can go over and say anything they want (I'm sure they
>make up some good stuff to convince the person that they must stay in
>the store, sign a release, etc...) but if the person walks out the
>front door they can't stop him/her, if anyone tries the legal fees and
>damages possible far outweigh whatever the value of the item they might
>be able to carry off.
>
>I'm not advocating shoplifting, people should just know that (especially
>if someone doesn't know your name) threats made by manager types at
>various establishments (especially physical theats) are just excess verbiage.
>If they sound authorative and make nasty threats most people will go
>along. Remeber though: don't try this at home, shoplifting is still a crime
>and if they do get your license plate number or call the cops into the
>store you are in deep doo-doo.

   One thing that I've been told is that if a store security officer approaches
you and asks to "take a look in" your purse/shopping bag/whatever, you should
refuse and ask them to call the cops.

   If they call the cops, have you arrested and it turns out that you
_didn't_ steal anything, you might be able to file false arrest charges against
the store and perhaps receive some form of restitution for the incident.

   Then, of course, if you _did_ shoplift, there is always the chance the
security officer will just let you go.

Greg

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Greg Lyon		             	         Student Union Attorney General
gl1@cec2.wustl.edu			Proud that I voted for Clinton/Gore '92 
Washington University in St. Louis - Site of the First 1992 Presidential Debate
From: derich@netcom.com (Scott A. Steinbrink)
Newsgroups: misc.consumers
Subject: Pepsi Consumer Line - call up and get a free pepsi!
Date: 24 Jan 93 16:58:53 GMT
Organization: Netcom - Online Communication Services  (408 241-9760 guest)


 When I called Pepsi Customer Line, (the nbr is on the Crystal Pepsi
 can -- 800 - something)

 I told them I really liked their Crystal Pepsi, etc. They were so
 pleased they're sending me several coupons for a free Crystal Pepsi. :)

-0 Scotty

-- 
Scott Allen Steinbrink
 
NetCom: Derich@netcom.com
America Online: Derichman
Bitnet: 11sstein%gallua.bitnet@cunyvm.cuny.edu 
Newsgroups: misc.consumers
From: R1156C@waccvm.corp.mot.com (Michael Dow)
Subject: Re: Kitchen Aid mixers
Organization: Motorola
Date: 25 Jan 1993 07:05:57 MST

  Get a Service Merchandise catalog...  The K5SS is $279.

-M
Newsgroups: misc.consumers
From: rubin@watson.ibm.com (Bill Rubin)
Subject: Re: Prodigy - Sears and IBM, what a combo
Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1993 18:01:34 GMT
News-Software: IBM OS/2 PM RN (NR/2) v0.17c by O. Vishnepolsky and R. Rogers
Reply-To: rubin@watson.ibm.com (Bill Rubin)
Disclaimer: This posting represents the poster's views, not necessarily those of IBM
Organization: IBM T.J. Watson Research Center

In <C1KDw2.7w0@acheron.uucp> haywood@acheron.UUCP (Haywood Jablome) writes:
>In article <1k3va6INNn68@tamsun.tamu.edu>, rlopez@loanstar.tamu.edu (Robert Lopez) writes:
>=> As both Sears and IBM seem to be in dire financial straits, how
>=> does this bode for everyone's best friend or biggest nightmare PRODIGY?
>
>Well - they had 1100 people, then one Monday they told 250 to collect their
>checks and not to come back.  No warning as far as I can tell from the 
>newspaper article.  Something about "reducing fixed costs" ...

On the other hand, I believe they also gave them severance pay and benefits 
for at least a couple of months.  BTW, how many high tech (or low tech) 
companies do you know of that lay off people and give them 2 weeks notice?  

-- Bill rubin@watson.ibm.com
From: jarnold@tixel.mv.com (Jon Arnold)
Newsgroups: misc.consumers
Subject: Where to file complains when disputing with an airlines?
Distribution: world
Date: Sun, 24 Jan 93 20:17:37 GMT
Organization: 
Reply-To: jarnold@tixel.mv.com

Typically, my experiences with Northworst Airlines have been worse than
any of the others; many times in an very similar situation as yours.
Write them, state what happened clearly, and especially point out where
Northworst dropped the ball (said they'd call - did not, etc).  I've
always sent letters directly via registered mail to Al Checchi, the
CEO (at least used to be, last time I had a problem).

In one case, I was particularly adament that some form of compensation
was due, and they disagreed.  I had a friend of mine, a lawyer, send
them on a letter on his firm's letterhead. They complied.

Good luck
Jon Arnold                        Phone: W: 603-883-1233
Nashua, New Hampshire             Fax:   W: 603-883-7350
                                         H: 603-883-6371

      "If you ain't the lead dog, the view never changes."

Newsgroups: misc.consumers
From: prm@cbnewsl.cb.att.com (paul.r.mount)
Subject: Re: Radar Detectors
Organization: AT&T Bell Laboratories
Distribution: usa
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1993 22:22:36 GMT

> 
> Do radar detectors really work?  What are some of your experiences?
> Any recommendation regarding model of detector?


Yes, they really work, though they are not 100% guarantee youwont
get a ticket for speeding.

BUT, despite all the new technology, the easiest thing for a
law enforcement officer whose duty it is to ticket speeders, is
to set his X or K band radar unit up, set it to a certain trigger
speed, aim it down the road, and get to some paperwork (or donuts :) >
until it goes off telling him someone is going greater than X MPH.

Besides, a lot of cities/towns/counties/states can't afford all
the new technology.

Cincinnati Microwave's high end stuff (SOlo, Escort, Passport) is
very good.  They now have a low end which I haven't tried.
Whistler's been at it for quite a while too and there's a Uniden
that gets good reviews.

Paul in NJ, no longer home of photo radar on I-80 and I-280.
Newsgroups: misc.consumers
Subject: Re: PEPSI CLEAR & TAB CLEAR
From: Don.Rainwater@UC.Edu (Don Rainwater)
Date: 28 Jan 93 15:49:17 EST
Followup-To: misc.consumers
Distribution: world
Organization: Univ of Cinti Center for IT Services

        All of this discussion gets down to the big problem that I've
always had with ALL of the 'non-original' follow-ons (DIET this,
CAFFEINE-FREE that):  they don't TASTE like the originals.

        Why can't the Nutrasweet-ened diet drinks taste like the
sugar-sweetened versions? Why can't the caffeine-free drinks taste like the
caffeinated versions?

        It's nice to make things that are 'better for you' (less calories,
no caffeine, etc), but why switch if you don't like it as well as the
original?
--
Don Rainwater, Systems Manager, Univ of Cincinnati Center for IT Services
Don.Rainwater@UC.Edu
Newsgroups: misc.consumers,rec.travel.air
From: reb@Ingres.COM (Phydeaux)
Subject: Re: Continental, Compassion Fares, and Price Gouging
Reply-To: reb@Ingres.COM (Phydeaux)
Organization: E 4th St Home For The Overeducated Underemployed - New Jersey Div.
Date: 22 Jan 93 21:02:18 GMT

In article <1993Jan21.184730.28794@pvi.com> todd@pvi.com (todd) writes:
>She purchased a reduced rate ticket to fly from Denver to Kansas
>City for Christmas to visit her family.  The cost of the ticket
>was $325.  The week before Christmas, her mother died (what timing),
>and so my friend needed to leave a day earlier than originally
>planned in order to get to the funeral.  She called Continental
>to see what they could do about giving her a "Compassion Fare".
>
>Continental then changed her ticket to a day earlier, but charged
>her a $25 change fee and the difference between her original fare
>and the $490 "Compassion Fare".  So, she actually had to pay an
>extra $200.  She didn't think that was exactly compassionate, but 
>wasn't really in the frame of mind to complain or argue, and so 
>she took the new offer and paid the extra money.

"Compassion fare's"  are discounts off  of the full  coach "Hello! I'm
here! I'd like a ticket on your next flight to Peoria!" fare.

It sounds like they  issued a *new*  ticket at the compassion fare and
credited your friend with  the cost of  the unused ticket  and charged
$25 for that.

When  the  airlines  "simplified" the fare   structure last year  they
eliminated the compassion fares, but they have slowly been reinstituting
them.

>Who  would be  the right  person to   write to  in  order to  complain
>	about this?  She would really love a name and  address instead
>	of just sending it blindly to Continental. 

Call  Continental  and ask  for  the   office  of  the President.   Be
persistent.    They  will either give  you  a  telephone  number or an
address.  That is the address to write to or call.

>4.  Is there a regulation against this  kind of "price  gouging"?  

As noted  above, this is not  price gouging (at   least as far  as the
airline  is concerned).   They will tell  you  they were giving  you a
discount! They key thing to note is that you had  a ticket on the same
routing the next day.

				reb
From: msingh@silver.ucs.indiana.edu (The Supreme Commander)
Newsgroups: misc.consumers
Subject: Re: Gevalia Kaffe Offer
Date: 21 Jan 93 16:06:35 GMT
Distribution: na,local
Organization: Indiana University

In article <1993Jan21.100309.1@mcvax4.d48.lilly.com> kroin@mcvax4.d48.lilly.com writes:
>I just got this wonderful offer in the mail from an outfit called
> Gevalia Kaffe.  $10 for a trial offer in which you receive a European style
> automatic drip coffee
>maker(4cup) and a pound of really wonderful (i am reading this) coffee. It's
>one of those we'll keep sending you coffee at probably $10 a pound until you
>tell us not to. You keep the coffee maker whatever you decide. You don't get
>the next shipment for six weeks and may cancel by letter or phone before then.
> I would really be interested in the offer if the coffee is that good. If not,
>I could still console myself with the free coffee maker. The co. is based in
>Sweden and has local importers.Anyone dealt with them or have any info about
>this offer? Thanks, Stan -- 

I've been getting their coffee for 3 years now. While expensive, it is
excellent. The offer you got is the standard "new person" offer. The
coffee maker is very nice, and usable. 

I have found customer service to be excellent. They handle problems
quickly and efficiently, and ahve more than once given me things. Case
in point: I bought a 12-cup Melitta coffee maker from them for $69. They
accidentally sent me the 4-cup version you'll be getting. When I
called, they told me to simply keep it as it would be too much bother
to send it back. Then, when I got the 12-cup, I discovered that it
needed expensive water filters. They offerred to replace the machine
with a new one, but the only problem was they didn't have any in
stock. So, they sent me a three month *free* supply of water filters.
($40 value)

Thus, I got free filters, and a free coffee maker. In addition, they
paid for return postage for the 12-cup when they got the replacement
in.

Now that's what I call service!


				...Manu


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Newsgroups: misc.consumers
From: Michael.Bohl@launchpad.unc.edu (Michael Bohl)
Subject: Re: Gevalia Kaffe Offer
Organization: University of North Carolina Extended Bulletin Board Service
Distribution: na,local
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 1993 02:32:55 GMT

In article <1993Jan21.100309.1@mcvax4.d48.lilly.com> kroin@mcvax4.d48.lilly.com writes:
>I just got this wonderful offer in the mail from an outfit called
> Gevalia Kaffe.  $10 for a trial offer in which you receive a European style
> automatic drip coffee
>maker(4cup) and a pound of really wonderful (i am reading this) coffee. It's
>one of those we'll keep sending you coffee at probably $10 a pound until you
>tell us not to. You keep the coffee maker whatever you decide.

It's an excellent offer.  We've been receiving Gevalia for about 3 years
now.  Although it is a little pricey, we look forward to getting it every
time.  What we've done is to slow down the delivery rate so we get only
about a shipment every 12 weeks.  I've tried alot of coffees and have found
few that can match the consistent quality and taste of Gevalia's.  I
heartily recommend it.  

Mike B.



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Newsgroups: misc.consumers
From: Dmerrill@bnr.ca (Dana Merrill)
Subject: Re: Gevalia Kaffe Offer
Followup-To: misc.consumers
Organization: BNR
Distribution: na,local
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1993 14:06:00 GMT

I and several others I know sent for the deal.  Nice little coffee pot and
yes the coffee is that good. Excellent!  But for me, $10 a pound is just
too much.  I mail order all my coffee at around $4.50 a pound including
shipping and have over 60 blends to choose from (not all $4.50 but the
majority are <$5).

Everyone that I know had absolutely no trouble at all cancelling the
Gevalia Kaffe deal after the first order, and I must admit it was tempting
to order some more.

So, I'd recommend you go for it.

dam

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Dana Merrill                                Bell Northern Research
DMerrill@BNR.CA                         Research Triangle Park, NC
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