Re: PROMAX out of business?

I remember when VFX in Vancouver closed it's doors. Back then (before FCP) systems had to be bought through a dealer who brought all the components together, computer, input card and software and extensively tested the system until they got most the bugs out. This could take about 8 months to do and then they sold it and backed it up. Problem was within 8 months the sw or something would change again big time and they would be caught with inventory. I think any business that stocks inventory is in for a rough ride and this is nothing new.

Even shopping at the Apple dealer one has to appreciate that they stock inventory. Why would you buy from the Apple Store on line when your local dealer has the same prices? I always ask my salesmen "are you on a commission here"? These individuals need to receive their commissions to get by so it's good to make sure you buy through the salesperson who originally helped you with a product when you finally buy.

I bought my 1st. Firmtek HDD set up directly from Firmtek and I think I'd read about them on the cow. The next time I bought a set I found out there was a local computer dealer who advertised Firmtek so I called and ordered through them. I had to wait for them to order it, get it in and then call me. They didn't want me to come and get it because they ran a warehouse more than a store front and they wanted to mail it to me. I didn't want to wait any longer and persuaded them to let me pick it up and I ended up paying an extra $120.00 for the set up. It's nice to try to support the local businesses but it's hard.

There never has been a Pro VAR in the city where I live and work but if we had a Promax here I would sorely miss them.



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