merlin magic pricing?

[BCGI]

Whats the ball park cost for a full blown Merlin Magic,voicemail etc.

 

[tdaugirdas]

It really varies a great deal - depending on what modules are installed, how many ports in the voicemail, how many and what types of phones, etc.

Tom Daugirdas,
President
STCG, Inc.
stcg.com

 

[Dexman]

As Tom said, prices will depend on what modules are installed.

Also keep in mind that the Merlin Magix has been discontinued for over a year now. Most new stock is pretty much gone.

Now that refurbished parts are all that is left, the price of a Magix will now be less than if the system was composed of new hardware.

 

[phonesaz]

There is also a huge base of high quality, refurbished partns and processors available. If you are thinking of installing a system, you should have no problem finding good quality equipment for years to come.

 

[BCGI]

Thanks for the reply's
Rob

 

[dagwoodsystems]

Do a quick Google search for "Avaya Magix package deals" (without the quotes). I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at how inexpensive a starter system can be.

These guys are NOT my favorite company by a long shot, but

http://www.metrolinedirect.com/memare22stpa.html

will give you a very good idea about what you can expect in regards to package pricing. Each company package is different, so you'll have to shop a bit. I'd also try to do a little wheeling and dealing if you need to line-item veto any item or have a need to substitute something with a different item.

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Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from Magix. --Arthur C. Clarke (imbellished).

 

[SYQUEST]

Hi dagwoodsystems,

I am curious. What kind of experiences have you had with Metroline?

....JIM....

 

[dagwoodsystems]

SYQUEST--I'll post here what I said to Dexman offline, which is essentially:

1) It was inappropriate for me to have posted a negative remark about Metroline Direct.

2) "Your mileage may vary". I apparently have had different experiences than many or most others.

3) I like their prices, and so do many people that I associate with (which is why I linked to them in my post). Of that group, only a few experienced the same problems that I did.

4) I apologize for being unprofessional.

____________________________
Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from Magix. --Arthur C. Clarke (imbellished).

 

[SYQUEST]

Hi dagwoodsystems,

No apology necessary, we all can have issues with companies we deal with at one time or another. I have done business with Metroline, but it is good to beware of "gotchas".

I find some of the reviews on PriceGrabber, for instance, quite revealing after reading the "terms and conditions" for a given vendor and then a buyer's experience on a purchase.

As the old saying goes "buyer beware" and I try to be. No harm done, dagwoodsystems.


....JIM....

 

[Dexman]

The thing to remember about Metroline is that they are a Gray Market dealer. Apparently they once were an Authorized Avaya Business Partner, but they both parted ways.

I have purchased from Metroline's for several years and have been generally happy with them (I am an end user, not a CPE installer). There have been a few "bumps" along the way, but I can't think of any company with a 100% satisfaction record.

I suppose if I was a high volume purchaser I might have more experiences to draw upon.