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Re: [TenTec] Reputable dealer vs Hamfests

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] Reputable dealer vs Hamfests
From: k3miy@csonline.net
Reply-to: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:02:44 -0500
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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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