John Schneider wrote:
>
> Greetings,
>     Does anybody know where I can get a reasonable deal on 3570
> cartridges?  Particularly, I am looking for tapes for a 3570 Model B,
> part #05H2462.
>     1-888-IBM-Media wants $62 apiece for them, even after our discount.
> That is outrageously high for a cartidge that only holds 15GB!  I can
> get DLT 7000 cartridges for around $45, and they hold 80GB.
>     I have several customers who are in the same boat.  I know the IBM
> label costs you, but that can't be all there is to it.  I can get IBM
> 3590E XL cartridges for ~ $50 after discounts, and they hold 120GB!
>     Why so much cost for such a small cartridge?  Any ideas on where to
> buy one cheaper?
>
> John Schneider
>
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I have purchased 3570 IBM tapes from jbaker AT machinesandmedia DOT com

(I have no affiliation with the firm.)
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Dennis Knee
Dennis Knee
Information Technology
Church of the Nazarene