Re: Are there any convenient alarm systems?

["Jim" <alarminex@xxxxxxx>]

steveeisner@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> Thanks, everyone, for your input!
>
> I had browsed the newsgroup for about a half-hour before posting, so
> I'm aware of the low regard in which you hold one particular dealer.
> But I will say, in his defense, that he responded professionally and
> was one of the few to give me actual recommendations (as opposed to
> anti-product and anti-person anti-recommendations) and I appreciate
> that help.  As a newbie with a random question, I'm certainly not owed
> anything by this group, but it was nice to get some advice and product
> numbers that I could follow up on.
>


The hiss of a snake is never as deadly as the bite.

Don't be misled. It's all part of the scam to make people think that
he's not a crook.

> UL listing was something I hadn't thought to check, so I'll keep that
> in mind... I'm not particularly interested in doing DIY for a project
> with this kind of importance, so I'm hoping that when I find a good
> local installer he'll be able to help me sort through the tricky
> details.  But now I'm aware of at least one gotcha, thanks!
>
> Regarding "someone having to install" at a 200%+ markup - like anyone
> else who's had a business, I understand the need to charge money for
> services.  I'm happy to pay for installation of complex parts and
> hide-away wiring work.  But specifically, I was talking about $95
> keyfobs.  When someone so obviously overcharges for a small part (a few
> of which came included with my $200 car alarm, for instance), it makes
> you feel like the rest of their deal must be a rip-off as well.
>
> Thanks again, everyone; I hope I'll eventually be able to track down
> the "ipod" of alarm systems ;) (functional with well-designed UI)
> Steve