Re: Never had an alarm before but...

["Norm Mugford" <1alarm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Mr. Bass wrote:

"I own one of the larger online alarm stores
> and (naturally) I'd encourage you to browse it."

And, naturally he forgot to let you know he also has

1) The largest list of complaints with the Better Business Bureau.
2) A Conviction for felony.
3) Poor history with this newsgroup.
4) Possibly operates from Brazil to avoid US consumer protection laws.

It's not rocket science to have an online store.....or
rocket science to keep the complaints to the BBB
down either.

Buyer Beware.....

Norm Mugford



"Robert L Bass" <robertlbass@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:1Znwf.7820$Lh1.1497@xxxxxxxxxxx
>> I'm just beginning to research home security systems.  It is quite
>> bewildering, and salespeople are not much use as a source of unbiased
>> information, to say the least.
>
> :^)
>
>> I've not had much luck finding a place on the internet where I can read
>> reviews of the different types of system, reviews of monitoring companies
>> etc.
>
> There really aren't any unbiased sites.
>
>> I was a bit put off by a guy from ADT who offered my "over 1200 dollars
>> worth" of hardware (but only if I signed up today), and what amounted to
>> $42.00 / mo for monitoring.  ($CDN here).
>
> That's all too common.  You end up paying several times what the system is
> worth and the contract is only slightly more binding than a contract with
> Lucifer.
>
>> Can't I just by the best hardware, install it myself and pay somebody to
>> monitor it?  Surely if I can build computers, I can install other
>> electronics.
>
> You can order a system from one of several hundred online stores.  Alarm
> installation is not rocket science.  Anyone with a modicum of intelligence
> and a bit of patience can handle it.  A professional installer might get
> the job done faster and *some* might do a neater, more professional
> looking job, but you really can't tell what you'll get based on the
> salesman's pitch. There are good and bad installers working for large and
> small companies so the size of the firm means little either.
>
>> Or is there more to this than I can even imagine?
>
> Not really.  Some folks who make their living installing and monitoring
> alarms might like you to think so though.
>
>> I no so little about this whole thing I don't even know what I don't
>> know.
>
> You could start to learn by browsing some of the manufacturers' and
> dealers' websites.  That will give you an idea what kind of systems are
> available and what types of features exist.  I own one of the larger
> online alarm stores and (naturally) I'd encourage you to browse it.  If
> you'd like to discuss your needs, feel free to call my office during the
> week.  Note that I'll be traveling Wednesday through Thursday of this week
> (Jan 11-12, 2006) though. I should be available again by Friday afternoon.
>
> --
>
> Regards,
> Robert L Bass
>
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