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On Sunday, July 23, 2017, 2:29 PM, Paul Baldock <paul@paulbaldock.com> wrote:
Have you tried here.
<https://www.alpharfsystems.com/?page_id=1519&model_number=TS-001>https://www.alpharfsystems.com/?page_id=1519&model_number=TS-001
Unfortunately twice the price they were couple of years ago when I
bought 2 sets. That's when they when "RF Concepts"
- Paul
At 12:08 PM 7/23/2017, Terry Hart wrote:
>I see from their website that RF parts will supply 3-500s only to
>customers within the CONUS area. That leaves the rest of us having
>to look elsewhere, so it would be useful to hear of the experiences,
>good or bad, of those who have bought these Machlett tubes 'direct'.
>
>Terry, G3VFO
>
>
>----- Original Message ----- From: "Roger (K8RI)"
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>Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 10:33 AM
>Subject: Re: [Amps] Machlett 3-500z
>
>
>>Warren, that price difference sounds about correct to me. RFParts
>>tests and I believe, guarantees their tubes which are likely the
>>same brand which they most likely purchase enough to receive a
>>quantity discount.
>>
>>Purchasing direct often saves money. Sometimes it can be
>>substantial because you are assuming the risk while the US reseller
>>has the cost of the time and paperwork invested in testing tubes
>>they may, or may not be able to return. With some NOS tubes there
>>is substantial risk from "infant mortality". You are often safer
>>paying more for the new tubes than less for the older NOS versions
>>where both are available. Direct Vs through a US retailer? You
>>are playing the odds and taking on the risk yourself. Research the
>>viability of the tubes before making your decision. Price
>>differentials and risk can vary considerably.
>>
>>73, Roger (K8RI)
>>
>>
>>
>>On 7/20/2017 Thursday 10:46 PM, Warren Volz wrote:
>>>Tonight while searching for 3-500z on eBay I discovered this
>>>listing:
<https://www.ebay.com/itm/222576972694>https://www.ebay.com/itm/222576972694
>>>
>>>I know all 'new' tubes are made in China and the rfparts version
>>>seems to get the best reviews. Any idea what the deal is with
>>>these Machlett 'factory direct' models? They are $90 less than
>>>rfparts. Are they the rejects from elsewhere or the manufacturer
>>>trying to undercut the market?
>>>
>>>-Warren KD5YPH
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