Exhibit 16.1 / Letter from Grant Thornton LLP April 11, 2001 Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Netgateway, Inc. File No. 000-27941 Dear Sir or Madam: We have read Item 4 of the Form 8-K of Netgateway, Inc. dated April 4, 2001, and agree with the statements contained therein except for information in the first paragraph relating to the engagement of Richard A. Eisner & Company, LLP and information in the third paragraph relating to consultation with Richard A. Eisner & Company, LLP about which we have no knowledge. Very truly yours, /s/ Grant Thornton LLP