When you ask for a preferred method of shipment, it means you are selling
it to that person. But, as I have seen so many times in the past, lawyers
can bully people and pull these kinds of stunts because it would cost you a
lot of money to take them to court and the time to defend themselves is
literally free. Lawyers have a leg up on the average Joe. However, from
what I've seen, you'll be looking down on them some day as they will be
looking up at you if you know what I mean. I hope lawyers like heat!
:)
Duffy
www.wb8nut.com
-------Original Message-------
From: tentec@contesting.com
Date: Saturday, August 30, 2003 6:18:29 PM
To: wa6mhw@arrl.net; tentec@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Is this how it is done today?
Hi Chip,
I am sorry that you have encountered a "raw deal" on the TenTec thread. I
have been a ham since 1961 and the accepted practice has always been the
"word" of the individual. If it was stated that the gear was yours then
it was yours - not someone later that may have offered more money for the
highly sought after model 253 auto tuner. I have seen those tuners go for
over $1000 at times. Last year I sold my 253 tuner for $350 with out
knowing of its price capabilities. Three weeks after the sale I was still
receiving calls from hams (some out of the country) that wanted to send
well over $900 for that tuner. I simply told all that called that the
deal had been made and the tuner was no longer for sale. --- Oddly I sold
it to a ham in Texas but not the person you mentioned.
Again I feel sorry for the "raw deal" that was dealt you and please be
assured that the manner in which you were confronted is by no means the
"norm" but perhaps a "right wing" approach of making a buck.
Jim --- N8LUV --- MI
On Fri, 29 Aug 2003 20:56:48 -0700 "WA6MHW" <wa6mhw@arrl.net> writes:
> I have been a licensed ham since 1959 and after twenty years of
> inactivity I
> have gotten the bug again. The Ten Tec reflector has been a
> wonderful source
> for information and guidance as well as leads for equipment offered
> for
> sale.
>
>
>
> Yesterday (Thursday, 8/28/03) Brian Hunsaker, W5YE of San Benito,
> TX posted
> several Ten Tec items for sale The listing clearly listed the
> selling price
> for the items if purchased separately or together. It clearly stated
> that
> shipping was extra and provided contact information. (The Original
> reflector
> message and subsequent messages are shown below). I immediately
> responded
> that I would like to buy the amplifier. I replied two ways. First I
> sent an
> e-mail to W5YE@arrl.net (see below) I provided my full name, call
> sign and a
> contact phone number. Second; I called the phone number listed and
> left a
> PRIORITY voice mail. I gave my name, call sign and phone number at
> the
> beginning and end of the message and stated that I wanted to buy
> the
> amplifier.
>
>
>
> Earlier Today (Friday, August 29, 2003), I received an
> acknowledgement from
> W5YE confirming that I was purchasing the amplifier and asking for
> my
> mailing address and preferred method of shipment. Brian Hunsaker
> also
> stipulated where payment was to be sent. I immediately replied with
> the
> shipping information and that I would send payment the same day
> (Friday).
>
>
>
> Later I received an e-mail telling me that he was selling the
> equipment to
> someone else. I sent an e-mail reply and followed up with a phone
> call to
> W5YE using the same number I left the voice mail on. Brian Hunsaker
> (retired
> attorney and ARRL Volunteer Counsel -VC) stated that the reply he
> sent me in
> NO-WAY meant that he had agreed to sell me the equipment. I told him
> I
> believed we had an agreement. He further told me that he sent the
> same reply
> to multiple hams and that everyone on the reflector knows this is
> how
> equipment is sold. Since I will continue to look for an amplifier I
> am most
> interested in knowing if Brian Hunsaker W5YE is right. Is this the
> Ham
> Communities prescribed way for selling used equipment? I really
> hope it is
> not and that this is just an isolated case of an unethical person
> who
> happens to be a ham.
>
>
>
> Chip WA6MHW
>
>
>
> Message Trail Follows
>
>
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>
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> ----------------
>
> I have the following in near mint condition:
>
>
>
> 1. Hercules II (model 420)
>
> 2. Auto Tuner (model 253)
>
>
>
> Asking $1600 for both, or $850 per each, if sold separately. Prices
> do
>
> not include shipping and packing.
>
>
>
> These units have been used very little over the past few years, and
>
>
> have always been in a "smoke-free", air conditioned environment.
>
>
>
> Reply here, or contact:
>
>
>
> Brian - W5YE
>
> email: w5ye@arrl.net
>
> Phone: (956) 357-0625
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
>
> TenTec mailing list
>
> TenTec@contesting.com
> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec
>
>
>
>
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> --------
>
> Brian, I would like to buy the amp.
>
>
>
> Chip Pardini WA6MHW
>
> 925-989-8900
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> From: tentec-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com]
> On Behalf Of Brian Hunsaker
>
> Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2003 7:57 PM
>
> To: tentec@contesting.com
>
> Subject: [TenTec] For Sale
>
>
>
> I have the following in near mint condition:
>
>
>
> 1. Hercules II (model 420)
>
> 2. Auto Tuner (model 253)
>
>
>
> Asking $1600 for both, or $850 per each, if sold separately. Prices
> do
>
> not include shipping and packing.
>
>
>
> These units have been used very little over the past few years, and
>
>
> have always been in a "smoke-free", air conditioned environment.
>
>
>
> Reply here, or contact:
>
>
>
> Brian - W5YE
>
> email: w5ye@arrl.net
>
> Phone: (956) 357-0625
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
>
> TenTec mailing list
>
> TenTec@contesting.com
> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec
>
>
>
>
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> ----------
>
>
>
> Hi, Chip. Good choice! It is really nice, and has not been used much
>
>
> since I purchased it a few years ago. Not long after buying it, I
> got
>
> interested in QRP, and low power CW. The amp has been sitting in
> the
>
> shack with the tuner - not being used. I also failed to mention in
> my
>
> ad - I have the Ten Tec Rack Mount for these rigs. It holds the
> Omni
>
> VI (which I plan to keep), the Hercules, and the Tuner - all in a
>
> "military/commercial-style" rack mount. It makes a very good
> looking,
>
> professional package, with the same paint scheme and lettering as
> the
>
> other Ten Tec gear. I won't have any need for it, after I sell the
> amp,
>
> and tuner. I will take $400 for the rack.
>
>
>
> Please send me your address, and shipping preference (UPS, etc). I
> will
>
> check online for the shipping from here to you with UPS. If you
> prefer
>
> a different method of shipment, let me know. Here is my address for
> the
>
> check.
>
>
>
> Brian Hunsaker
>
> 131 Lakeview South
>
> San Benito, Texas 78586
>
> (956) 357-0625
>
>
>
> Thanks again for your reply, and interest. I want this Hercules to
> have
>
> a good home.
>
>
>
> Brian
>
>
>
>
>
> Hi Brian,
>
>
>
> The Hercules II is going to a good and loving home. I am just
> getting back
> into Ham radio after almost 20 years of inactivity, got my ticket in
> 1959. I
> recently purchased an OMNI VI option 2 and I am looking forward to
> getting
> the amp. Does the power supply require 220 or can I run it on 110
> for a
> while until I pull a 220 line? The rack sounds great and I would
> love to buy
> it but I need to watch the budget right now. I still need to get a
> decent
> antenna and more coax etc. As you know the hobby can get expensive.
>
>
>
> I will get the check out today. If possible I would like the amp
> shipped via
> FedEx ground.
>
>
>
> Tnx & Best 73's
>
>
>
> Chip Pardini
>
>
>
> 4174 Quail Run Drive
>
> Danville, CA 94506
>
>
>
> 925-989-8900
>
>
>
> Chip:
>
>
>
> Sorry, but I had a buyer call me direct on the phone, and wants both
>
>
> units. I have agreed to terms with him. Besides, I did not have an
>
> opportunity to give you a final price, including freight as I didn't
>
>
> know your address, or method of shipment until, this email.
>
>
>
> 73,
>
>
>
> Brian
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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