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Re: Monitronics monitoring assigned to Apex



Done Jim

"Jim" <alarminex@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:1121746035.693006.265150@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
>
> R.H.Campbell wrote:
> > Sir, this may or may not be good for you; I honestly don't know. Others
more
> > familiar with these particular companies can comment. However, this is
one
> > more illustration of the reason why a consumer should never agree to
sign a
> > long term contract (provided he's paid a full and fair market price for
his
> > system, which many don't), ans especially so when he owns the system
> > outright and is changing suppliers. Under the terms of every long term
> > contract, the consumer is no longer in control of his own destiny. Your
> > system is simply another piece of company "equity" that is bartered and
sold
> > at the whim of the company that "owns" your contract.
> >
> > Once you sign a contract of this nature, they don't care whether you
> > disagree with what they do or not - nor do they have to frankly. As far
as
> > breaking the contract, you could check the fine print to see what it
says,
> > but I wouldn't hold my breath.....
> >
> > You might want to remember this experience the next time someone knocks
on
> > your door offering you a "free system". Unfortunately, even if you do
pay
> > full price, most companies will try to lock you in as well.
> >
> > Ask any company at your door one question..."Why should I sign a long
term
> > contract..what's in it for me". The only truthful answer is "absolutely
> > nothing".
> >
> > So why agree to it ??
>
>
> Somebody please repost this, just in case ...........
>
>
> You're are correct as always Mr. Campbell.
>
> I was just going to post almost the exact same thing however you did such
a fine job I figured I couldn't top it, again a very good informative post
and I look forward to many more like this in the future from you.

PS. I'm sorry I was harsh on you a few months ago but I was out of Lithium
and well....hey it happens




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