I would inject yet another reason for the sale - despite the naysayers, I
suspect there really is a new radio in the works and that would be an
additional reason to not want too much inventory on hand going forward.
73, Barry N1EU
On Sat, Jul 5, 2014 at 4:16 PM, Al Gulseth <wb5jnc@centurytel.net> wrote:
> Rick,
>
> That's a good observation about the logistics issues which would arise if
> there is a temporary location in the works. I'd also "second" another
> reason
> as posted by Darrell VE7IU: "When RF Concepts purchased Alpha, they reduced
> prices. Same tactic again?" RF Concepts may be willing to make an
> investment
> in the future by way of at least temporarily accepting a lower profit
> margin
> from reduced prices as a means of increasing market share. While the quote
> may not be exactly as he said it, I think the old Mark Twain quip "Rumors
> of
> my demise have been greatly exaggerated" applies to Ten-Tec here.
>
> That being said, I'm curious to see what may happen in the secondary market
> if/when folks start putting their extra/older gear on the block to free up
> funds so they can take advantage of the sale.
>
> 73, Al
>
> On Sat July 5 2014 8:58:04 am "Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP" wrote:
> >
> > Let's read the original announcement again, carefully; particularly this:
> >
> > "The company is currently seeking a new operations facility in the
> > Sevierville area to more efficiently house factory operations, part of
> the
> > engineering resources, and technical and customer support services."
> >
> > George pointed out that moving inventory, especially boxed inventory, is
> > not expensive.
> > But what if you have no place to move it to?
> > What would you do with it?
> >
> > My bet:
> > - they have sold the old building and land and must vacate it sooner than
> > they had planned.
> > - They have not yet found a suitable new building.
> > - The crew will have to go to some temporary location until they find a
> new
> > home.
> > - And the best thing to do will existing inventory is to dump it ASAP,
> > rather than pay storage somewhere.
> >
> > THAT would explain the sudden fire sale.
> > If true, there is no cause for any negative thinking.
> > It's just a sound business decision.
> >
> > 73 - Rick, DJ0IP
> > (Nr. Frankfurt am Main)
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