When I sell a radio, I stand behind it. I don't want to lose a friendship over
a bad radio.
Yes, I have bought a bad radio or two, once I opened the radio and a hole was
burned through the PC board, I took it back to the ham I bought it from and
showed everyone around the junk he was selling. That guy refunded my money and
packed-up and left the show.
If I buy a rig, I get the hams address, call and phone number. Let him know the
rig had better be as represented. Sometimes the rig needs work, as a PTO
rebuild, that is OK.
If you find a rig on a listing, ask to have a demo. E-ham, QEZ, and swapnets
are better than E-bay. Prices tend to be higher on E-bay because of the people
trying to speculate.
I have only been burned a time or two. 73'S KA5SIW
________________________________
From: Bill Harris <w7kxb@msn.com>
To: tentec@contesting.com
Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 9:12 AM
Subject: [TenTec] Reputable dealer vs Hamfests
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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