Yesterday, I decided to order a second Raspberry Pi. So I do to Element14's web site and click on the 'buy now' button. So a window pops up and asks you if this is for personal or business use. (What business is that of yours???) So, I answer the question, noting that all personal use RPi's orders are handled through their sister company MCM. Then I go through the ordering process for a pi without the SD card and my least expensive option for shipping is $10.49. (What the..???...One third the cost for shipping???) I call the 1-888 number and talk to a customer 'service' person. Her best answer was "I'm sorry sir." So, I cancelled my order and went back to Element14 and answered that 'personal or business' question with 'business'. Finished the order process and shipping was $5.and some change plus $3 tax, for a grand total of $42 and change. What a crock of bull...'personal or business'?... And the reason I say that is because in December '13' when I ordered my first pi, there was no such silliness. Again, I say 'What a crock...'
So, even though I am not a member, might I make a proposal that maybe another member can officially propose. I propose that Synhak take a poll to see who may be wanting a RPi. And if you want a RPi, you must have (a proposed percentage of the cost = X) turned in by (a date). Synhak will then take that money and offset the balance using some grant money to order that number of RPi's (and maybe a few extra to stock) When the RPi's come in, those who requested and paid a deposit on one can pay the balance plus the equally divided shipping cost and get their pi. End of proposal. When I was going through nursing school, I had an instructor who always said, " If you come to me with a gripe, you better have an idea for a solution." And that has always stuck with me. In other words, "Don't just whine about it, fix it." Sent from my RPi. -- Take Care and Have Fun Always. Martin
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