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Subject: [TowerTalk] Re:MFJ 259B
From: john@negia.net (John Fearon)
Date: Wed, 24 Jun 1998 10:30:48 -0400 (EDT)
I used to sell mfj equipment.  If the manufacturer sells it, it will
pretty much always be sold at retain price.  Often times, if it is bought
from a dealer, you can save a good bit.  This is why I'm no longer in the
ham business.  The hams wanted me to make too small of a little bit.  John

On Wed, 24 Jun 1998, K4SB wrote:

> 
> I'm going to confess. I paid $239 +6% tax for my 259. Now WB0W and 
> Denver Radio are both identified as selling it in the $180s range.
> Assuming both are in the business to make a little profit, MFJ's
> price is ridiculous.
> 
> I still love it, but this is absolutely the last time I will ever buy
> from MFJ directly.
> 
> 73s ( and please don't reply to this...I feel enough like an idiot 
> already )
> 
> Ed
> 
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