The best value is a refurb unit. My local TigerDirect store had some refurb ViewSonic PF775b Professional Series monitors for $99. I took a chance on one. It’s absolutely stunning.
There wasn’t anything new ever close to that price range. Clyde
I guess you got lucky but you might want to consider this (posted on Sharkyforums 10-02-2004)…
Based on BBB files, this company has an unsatisfactory record with the Bureau.
Specifically our files show a pattern of complaints, unanswered complaints, unresolved complaints and a failure to resolve complaints within the Bureau’ s time frame. However, the company has responded to most complaints presented by the Bureau.
Specifically our files show a pattern of complaints alleging dissatisfaction with product quality, failure to deliver promised goods, service issues, misrepresentation in advertising and marketing practices and the failure to address and overcome the basic cause of complaints brought to their attention by the Better Business Bureau.
Complaints allege customers are led to believe they are buying new, Brand Name computer systems, parts and other products with either a 90-day, or 1 year warranty. Complainants allege they are receiving generic, defective and refurbished items and only a 30-day warranty with the option to purchase the 1-year warranty. Customers who purchase the warranty also experience difficulty in getting return phone calls to get the problems fixed or replaced. Customer are told they may return the items for replacement, but they will need to pay again for the replacement and will credited back when the item is returned and received by the company.
Some of the complaints have issues with the advertised rebate, both the catalog and web site have numerous offers for items with a mail-in rebate. Upon receiving the products the rebate application is not included in the package. Customers are told the rebate application is on the website and customers are required to comply with the program and submit paperwork that they never received. Many are denied because the product they have purchased does not have the advertised rebate, the rebate has expired, and some rebates are only good if the item is purchased with a computer. Many customers feel they have been victims of bait and switch, and are unable to return the products because the package has been open. Customers who have contacted customer service with concerns have problem with getting return calls, emails, and experience unresponsiveness and unconcerned customer service staff.
Why do I know this? I was checking these guys out online for a new monitor that came with a $40 rebate. On a whim I followed the big red splashy link to the rebate, double checked the product numbers to find it didn’t apply to the monitor I was considering at all.
Still looking… ~Doc