N.C. web address

[REAL...@msu.edu]

Well, here is a file I received after sending mail to an address
I got from a Yahoo search:

(All disclaimers, etc.)
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Date: Tue, 24 Oct 1995 23:32:23 -0400 (EDT)
From: JohnL Ellis - NCNW <ell...@mercury.interpath.com>
To: 213...@msu.edu
Subject: Re: WWW comments (Forms submission)

Thank you for your inquiry regarding North Carolina
Quality Furniture. I assist a select number of furniture
retailers and carpet dealers in using the Internet. You have
the OPTION of removing your name at any time from this controlled
mailing list.

I'll need your mailing address if you haven't already
supplied it. Over the next few weeks you'll receive a half
dozen mailings from these retailers. Any particular retailer
may carry the product lines of 200 - 300 furniture
manufacturers. This large number makes mailing you a
comprehensive brochure impractical. The better that you are able
to define your interests or needs, the quicker and more effective your
search will be.

Some shoppers visit furniture stores in their local
area. And since part numbers and style numbers are standard for
a particular brand name, they use this information to comparison
shop.

But does all this effort pay off? It certainly
does!! During the last few weeks I have visited at least a
dozen local retailers and have learned about their businesses.
Most operate at a 25-30% markup over costs. This is far below the
100% figure that is customary in the large cities outside North
Carolina. After absorbing freight charges (i.e., $54 per hundred
weight for either Indiana or New York), you can still save a bundle.
Oh, yes, most retailers use in-home setup delivery which means
small transportation companies who only deliver furniture.
Virtually all deliveries occur without a hitch.

Finally if you want more information now, please see
my WEB page at:

http//ncnet.com/ncnw/furn-onl.html

or view over 100 graphics of furniture at:

http://theatrium.com/furniture/atr-gall.html

Furniture retailers are being added to the WEB page
from across North Carolina. In the near future you can travel
across the state on the Interstates and be within a short
distance of a recognized retailer for North Carolina Quality
Furniture.

This memo is the basis for the THE VIRTUAL FURNITURE
SHOPPING GUIDE which is now being written. It will be available
in near future on the Net..

NEW: I have added CARPETS (and Rugs) ONLINE to my
listings. Many of you furniture shoppers are interested in
savings in carpets and rugs. During the past week I have spoken
with a few carpet retailers in DALTON (GA): THE CARPET CAPITAL
OF THE WORLD. Please view these listings on the above page.

Please feel free to contact me if you have further
questions or comments.

Regards,

John Ellis
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JOHN L. ELLIS
NCNetWorks Email: web-...@www.hickory.nc.us
PO Box 2817 URL http://ncnet.com/ncnw/
Hickory, NC 28603 Phone 704-327-3833
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[Jeff Freeman]

In article <1744114E41S...@msu.edu> REAL...@msu.edu writes:

>NEW: I have added CARPETS (and Rugs) ONLINE to my
>listings. Many of you furniture shoppers are interested in
>savings in carpets and rugs. During the past week I have spoken
>with a few carpet retailers in DALTON (GA): THE CARPET CAPITAL
>OF THE WORLD. Please view these listings on the above page.

You might want to also check out www.dalton.net as the net has now gotten to
the dalton area.

Jeff

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