Computers Plus

Ok, I need to take this opportunity and talk about something that’s been on my mind.

This morning when I got to work, I checked my inventory of RJ-45 connectors and realized that they were much lower than I had anticipated.  I knew I was low, but not *that* low, if you know what I mean.  I had some connectors coming in any day now, but until then I didn’t have enough to do two classes of cable assembly.

So, at a break, I hopped into my car and drove around the corner to the Computers Plus store on Campbell Lane to pick up some connectors there.  My plan was to buy a 100 pack, pay an overpriced 30 bucks or so and just expense it.  No big deal.

I got there, and the manager greeted me and asked me if I needed any help.  I told him what I was looking for and he took me to where the connectors would be.  They were out.  I internally panicked a little bit.  The manager left, saying he was going to check in the back to see if they had any there.  He came out a few minutes later and said that they didn’t have ANY in inventory.

It’s what he did next that totally floored me.

He gave me a taped up bag of RJ-45 connectors, saying that he had cleaned out his technician’s supply of them.  There weren’t quite 100, but there was enough to get me through my day of instruction.  And what’s better is he didn’t charge me a dime for them!

I’ve done business with this store a handful of times, and I’m continuously impressed with how far out of their way they go to take care of customers.  I’d urge any of you to frequent this store and make it your local supplier of choice.

What’s really cool about this is that for the price of a buck or two, Computers Plus pretty much sealed the deal as making me a loyal customer.  What’s better is that I’m telling all of my students about it through this blog, which hopefully will more than make up for the dollar or two “lost” by Computers Plus to give me the RJ-45s.

PS: The connectors are a much more reasonable price of $19.95 per 100.