Re: Who Are the Best DIY Suppliers for Tech Support?

[Frank Olson <Use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Bob Worthy wrote:
> "Robert L Bass" wrote in message > On 27 Mar 2006 21:36:05 -0800,
> TBkGuard-Google@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
>
>>>For example, what does having a prior felony or being responsible for
>>>someone's death have to do with current tech support?
>
>
> People with felonies cannot get a license to legally work in the security
> industry. RLB likes to remind unsuspecting newbies that he doesn't need a
> license to be a reseller of equipment, which is true if that is all he is
> doing. What he doesn't tell them is that he, BassBurglarAlarms.com, or what
> ever his other websites call themselves, must warranty the equipment due to
> the fact that the manufacturers have stopped warranting his sales, and have
> issued cease and desists orders on him for using their names. As far as
> dealing with a felon who operates an online store, would you knowingly just
> give them your credit card number? As far as your last question on "current
> tech support", that is where he needs a license and that is also funny,
> because in a rapidly changing business, he has not installed or serviced
> anything in years. How current can he be?  His only exposure is what  he
> learns.....er........steals here. But on the other hand, it is free info and
> you get what you pay for.


Interesting comments, Bob.  I'd decided to separate the terms "Dealer"
and "Store" when I conceptualized http://www.yoursecuritysource.com.  An
online Dealer runs an installation company as a separate entity from
their Internet presence, and will usually focus on the products and
services they're comfortable with providing.  The Dealer's also "up" on
the latest equipment issues and has refined his wiring technique to an
"art" rather than a "scientist".  On-line stores may not always have the
knowledge "in depth" of the equipment they sell.  I'm sure Robert has
never installed a Paradox or DSC system, let alone their motion sensors.
  Still and all, he does have some installation acumen and
whether-or-not it's borrowed or "stolen", he's willing to share it.  I
don't think his attacks on the industry, posting spam in this Group, and
his overly aggressive responses towards anyone that posts messages the
least bit critical, is going to win him any friends or influence someone
to purchase from him.

To the OP.  Do your "due diligence".  Post this same message in CHA
(comp.home.automation) and investigate each recommended supplier.

Frank Olson
http://www.yoursecuritysource.com