[tech] File Server Case

[Sam Moore]

Scratch that, the shipping is ridiculous.

On 27/02/14 09:22, Sam Moore wrote:
> I'm afraid that isn't entirely correct, as I explained in the 
> committee meetings.
>
> we were given a chance to change the order (they tried to get us to 
> buy a different case instead) and I didn't realise that we'd no longer 
> want that PSU. So this is my fault, and I'm pretty sure they don't 
> have to refund us.
>
> I have managed to find the original case we wanted: 
> http://www.ipcdirect.net/servlet/Detail?no=310
> I can't find any stores in Australia, although it is listed in a few 
> but out of stock.
>
> Now, unless we actually have changed our mind and want a different 
> case now (sigh), I can buy that one.
> Please let me know ASAP if there are any objections.
>
> [SZM]
>
> On 27/02/14 08:31, James Cox wrote:
>> Except in this instance we ordered several items, namely a server case
>> and a PSU that is only useful in conjunction with it, and only after
>> the PSU was shipped were we told about the case being unavailable and
>> partially refunded (and left with the useless PSU.)
>>
>> [RME]~Coxy
>>
>> On Thu, Feb 27, 2014 at 5:00 AM, Daniel Axtens<daniel at axtens.net>  wrote:
>>> On 27/02/2014, at 2:06 AM, Alex Dawson<alex at theducks.org>  wrote:
>>>
>>> Pretty sure changing your mind isn't covered by Australian Consumer Law as a
>>> reason someone must accept a return :)
>>>
>>>
>>> Correct:
>>> http://www.accc.gov.au/consumers/consumer-rights-guarantees/repair-replace-refund
>>>
>>> """
>>>
>>> You can ask a business for your preference of a free repair, replacement or
>>> refund, but you are not always entitled to one. For example, the consumer
>>> guarantees do not apply if you got what you asked for but simply changed
>>> your mind, found it cheaper somewhere else, decided you did not like the
>>> purchase or had no use for it.
>>>
>>> """
>>>
>>> [DJA]
>>> (deeply missing being a law student)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Alex Dawson
>>> 604.763.4210
>>>
>>> On Feb 26, 2014, at 4:31 AM, Jeremy Cole<astro at jaram.net.au>  wrote:
>>>
>>> Yeah, I'm pretty sure it's illegal for them to not at least return the full
>>> cost of the item in store credit...
>>>
>>> Take no prisoners!
>>>
>>> On 26 Feb 2014, at 15:22, James Cox<james at cox.cx>  wrote:
>>>
>>> Threaten to reverse the charges on the credit card and I'll bet they smarten
>>> up.
>>>
>>> [RME]~Coxy
>>>
>>> On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 3:20 PM, Sam Moore<matches at ucc.asn.au>  wrote:
>>> I have been "authorised" to return the existing PSU but we will incur a
>>> number of arbitrary sounding fees (details to committee-only@) so I'm not
>>> sure how much of a refund we'd end up with.
>>>
>>> I'll post it tomorrow or on Friday if committee doesn't complain.
>>>
>>> [SZM]
>>>
>>>
>>> On 25/02/14 22:19, Mitchell Pomery wrote:
>>>
>>> Hey,
>>>
>>> Me again on this topic.
>>>
>>> http://www.supermicro.com/products/chassis/2U/213/SC213A-R720LP.cfm
>>>
>>> $988 ex GST.
>>> Meaning just under $1100 inc.
>>> 720W PSU
>>>
>>> Is anything happening with the return of out existing PSU matches?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Mitch P
>>> [BG3]
>>>
>>> ________________________________
>>> From:bob_george33 at hotmail.com
>>> To:matches at ucc.asn.au;tech at ucc.gu.uwa.edu.au
>>> Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2014 10:28:56 +0800
>>> Subject: Re: [tech] File Server Case
>>>
>>> Since no one has responded with other case suggestions, I am taking it as we
>>> want this case, and so will bring it up at the committee meeting tonight.
>>>
>>> [BG3]
>>>
>>> ________________________________
>>> Date: Sat, 15 Feb 2014 11:12:50 +0800
>>> From:matches at ucc.asn.au
>>> To:tech at ucc.gu.uwa.edu.au
>>> Subject: Re: [tech] File Server Case
>>>
>>> Thanks for finding that.
>>>
>>> I'll see if TechBuy will agree to us returning the PSU.
>>>
>>> I am in favour of increasing the budget. However right now we don't really
>>> have the money to buy the remaining parts, so they may have to wait until
>>> after O'Day.
>>> We could make a call for member donations. I don't really like to do this
>>> since members pay us lots of money in membership and drinks already, but
>>> it's an option.
>>>
>>> [SZM]
>>>
>>> On 15/02/14 06:22, James Taylor wrote:
>>>
>>> Would this PSU come in handy for any of the other machines?
>>>
>>> James
>>> On 15/02/2014 03:07, Mitchell Pomery wrote:
>>>
>>> The case we initially budgeted for is unavailable, so I have had a look for
>>> alternative cases.
>>>
>>> http://www.supermicro.com/products/chassis/2u/?chs=216
>>>
>>> I have spoken to DigiCor and they have quoted $1199.00 ex. + $25.00 freight.
>>> I am not sure if that freight is them shipping to us or not. But in total it
>>> comes to $1343.90. This is us getting it with either all low Profile slots,
>>> or a mix of low profile and full height cards. This case also comes with a
>>> 900W redundant power supply that we cannot get removed.
>>>
>>> This compares to $1113 for the case and 460W power supply that we have
>>> budgeted for. We unfortunately have already ordered the PSU, so without
>>> returning it cannot afford to order this case.
>>>
>>> Has anyone else looked at other cases and do you have suggestions?
>>>
>>> If we go for this case we either need to return the PSU we have ordered, get
>>> committee to increase our budget but $500 (breathing room) or acquire money
>>> another way to be able to afford it.
>>>
>>> [BG3]
>>>
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