This thread is a way of testing the waters for an idea that could benefit the Mudcat as well as Mudcatters. As I read the threads, I notice that many of us are using out-dated or underpowered computers. my idea would be to offer a range of three Compaq Computers for sale to Mudcatters. These would sell at competitive prices, and be fully warrantied. They could be taken to any Radioshack for service.

My idea is to take only my cost + freight on the computers, and give the rest to Max. I would probably need to have a credit card or check payment up front. I would prefer to limit this to complete systems only (CPU + monitor + printer), but am open to suggestions. Profit margins are low on computers, but Max would still likely make 50-250 dollars per unit. I am not excited about offering a full range of computer peripherals, nor would I want to be in a position of having to troubleshoot or train people on these machines but, as I said before, these could be serviced at any local store or directly by Compaq.

Feedback?

LEJ