Steve,
You need to read the posts that followed his post.
This was already pointed out to Bob and he acknowledged his missing the contact
information, etc.
Bob
K6UJ
> On Oct 13, 2019, at 8:19 PM, Steve Sacco NN4X <nn4x@embarqmail.com> wrote:
>
> RFParts.com? That RF Parts? With this information prominently displayed
> at the top of their home page (RFParts.com):
>
> 1-800-RFPARTS (1-800-737-2787) 1-760—744-0700 (USA) ORDERS: rfp@rfparts.com
> 435 S PACIFIC ST SAN MARCOS, CA 92078
>
> At the bottom of the page, they include:
>
> HOURS OF OPERATION
> Monday - Friday 7:30 - 4:00 pst
>
> And also links to "Contact Information", and "Customer Service".
>
> I have no relationship with RFParts, but hate to see disinformation
> disseminated.
>
> Steve
>
> NN4X
>
>
>
>
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>> Message: 1
>> Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2019 15:55:16 -0400
>> From: "Bob Shohet, KQ2M" <kq2m@kq2m.com>
>> To: <towertalk@contesting.com>, "Tim Duffy" <k3lr@k3lr.com>, "DALE
>> LONG" <dale.long@prodigy.net>
>> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] I need Amphenol connectors - where can I get
>> them?
>> Message-ID: <4969F85367B34ED79EDA1E7F67270FBF@BOBWINPC1PC>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
>>
>> I want to thank N3BNA, AD3F, K3LR, N4KW and K1NY for their responses (public
>> and private) and suggestions.
>>
>> I compared pricing and availability of the connectors listed in my post with
>> the three suggested suppliers, RF Parts, The RF Connection and DX
>> Engineering. I thought that you might be interested in what I learned:
>>
>> RF Parts had the best combination of pricing and availability ? but had some
>> business practices that give me pause (Very good item website photos)
>>
>> RF Connection had the similar but more expensive pricing with a very good
>> selection of connectors that were available. (website photos ? too small
>> and not enough detail)
>>
>> DX Engineering did not carry one of connectors, had limited options (by
>> comparison) for other connectors, and their prices were 1.5x ? 3x the prices
>> listed at RF Connection and RF Parts. They offer free shipping for orders >
>> $100.
>>
>>
>> Some additional thoughts:
>>
>> RF Parts did not provide any information about themselves on their website,
>> did not provide a sales/service phone number to talk with someone and
>> accepted payment ONLY VIA PAYPAL. No credit cards allowed! Nor was there a
>> phone number to call to speak directly with a person regarding parts and
>> service, which makes the possibility greater of ordering the wrong connector
>> (they have MANY choices for each specific connector). This matters when you
>> can not return an incorrect item unless they agree to take it back and THEN
>> they charge you a 20% restocking fee for the privilege. I am uncomfortable
>> with these business practices and I will not order from them even though
>> they had the lowest prices.
>>
>> DX Engineering had exceptionally high prices (by comparison) for many of the
>> same items. When you are placing an order for connectors that is easily
>> $200 at RF PARTS and is $300+ at DX Engineering, saving $10 on free shipping
>> does not nearly make up for the $100+ price difference. Plus I would still
>> have to order the other connector from a second company and incur additional
>> costs plus shipping.
>>
>> The RF Connection had competitive prices, excellent options for each
>> specific connector and I have ordered from Joel in the past. I will call to
>> order this coming week.
>>
>> Tnx to all & 73
>>
>>
>> Bob, KQ2M
>>
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