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Let the computer buyer beware: Computer consultant John Crawford cautions that a good salesperson has to have a little more enthusiasm for his product than the product warrants. Tha's the nature of the business.
Let the computer buyer beware: Computer consultant John Crawford cautions that a good salesperson has to have a little more enthusiasm for his product than the product warrants. Tha's the nature of the business.

Let the computer buyer beware: Computer consultant John Crawford cautions that a good salesperson has to have a little more enthusiasm for his product than the product warrants. Tha's the nature of the business.

Date8/20/1980
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0126259F
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