A lot of folks selling gear at hamfests these days may not have a lot
of technical knowledge, so you may (or may not) be getting a bargain.
As always caveat emptor (buyer beware).
Ron
K3MIY
Quoting Bill Harris <w7kxb@msn.com>:
>
> I remember when (many moons ago) you would attend a swap-meet and be pretty
> assured that the items you bought was as stated by reputable seller's who
> were, mostly, original owners. Over time, with the influx of "2nd hand
> dealers" this is no longer the case.
> Some say it's the sign of the times. Score: Dollars 10...Integrity 4?
>
> Carry-on
> Bill-w7kxb
>
>
> > From: kc9cdt@aol.com
> > Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:07:22 -0500
> > Subject: Re: [TenTec] OT: Scopes
> >
> > Buy from a reputable dealer not at the hamfest IF you want more
> > assurance.
>
> > 73,
> > Lee
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Richards <jruing@ameritech.net>
> > To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
> > Sent: Mon, Feb 20, 2012 12:00 am
> > Subject: Re: [TenTec] OT: Scopes
> >
> >
> > Please excuse me if I missed it... but I don't recall anyone explaining
> > to the unwashed...
> >
> > What can one do to avoid getting a lemon or broken
> > or poorly calibrated, or whatever broken, oscilloscope
> > at the local hamfest ?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > ---------------------------- K8JHR ----------------------------------
> >
>
>
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