CompuServe Messages

Hayes Modem Discounts

    27-Aug-88 23:50:35
Sb: Hayes Modem Discounts
Fm: Toby Nixon 70271,404
To: [F] Vendors/Sysops (X)
* IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: CompuServe Sysops and Alternate Sysops, * * if verifiable (listed in a Sysop roster online), are eligible to * * purchase VSM9600s under this program! Just call Hayes! * SYSOP SPECIAL (USA) Sysops talk and Hayes Listens! For a two month period ending 29 October 1988, qualified Sysops can purchase up to 4 Hayes V-series Smartmodem 9600s for a special Sysops price of US$400 each (a 70% reduction from the estimated retail price of US$1,299). Hayes V-series system products provide the features that BBS operators most want – high speed (2400 bps and 9600 bps), error control, adaptive data compression and automatic feature negotiation. And, now, you can buy them at a special discount to use on your bulletin board. (Note from uploader: Hayes has commited to provide upgrades to CCITT V.42 in the near future; these modems will be fully upgradable). Qualifying for SysOp rates is easy. You must demonstrate that: = The bulletin board and operator are serving a specific user group. = The bulletin board serves as an information center or center for exchange of information between separate users' groups or computer associated groups. = The bulletin board has been in operation for at least six months and receives a minimum of 50 calls per week or 200 calls per month. If you want the SYSOP Information Packet, or have any questions, give Hayes a call. They speak your language. NOTE: Sysops who have already purchased Hayes V-series Smartmodem 9600s through the Hayes Sysop Purchase Plan will be offered an additional price reduction of $250, (for each V-series 9600 previously purchased), towards the purchase of additional V-series 9600s. That means if you have already purchased a Hayes V-series Smartmodem 9600 through the Sysop Purchase Plan, you can now order another V-series 9600 for $150. (1 for 1, 2 for 2, etc). Call Hayes Customer Service at (404) 441-1617, 8:00am to 8:00pm Monday through Friday. Ask our Customer Service Reps to send you the SysOp packet. PLEASE PASS THIS MESSAGE ON – Thanks !