Readers,
So sorry about the spelling errors. Moving to fast today. Got to slow
down.
Paul
----- Original Message -----
From: Paul <pfb@eriecoast.com>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, September 18, 1999 12:07 PM
Subject: [TenTec] Tentec Amps
>
> Participants of Tentec Board
>
>
>
> John,
>
> Thank you for the words and input. For the past week or so I have been
> negotiating on a Tentec Centaur. We did come terms on price and shipping
and
> I found it odd that I was sitting down at the computer today to email the
> seller to let him know that I am walking away from the transaction.
Before
> doing that, I thought I would check my email and found a ton of Tentec.
So
> it got me off of the immeidate project at hand a allowed me to relax a bit
> and come across you email.
>
> I thought it proper to post this because of the help, input and opinions
> that all appeared and responded to my questions. In the threads and
flurry
> of e-mails about this endeavour one of the thread participants advised
that
> it be good business to sumarize in a letter or email and have
documentation.
> I don't remember if it was Mike, Grover, John, Mitch ---- I apposigize for
> that --- I jsut couldn't find the email but I remember it like etched
stone
> in my mind. After a lull of a couple of days the seller responded and I
> replied with a list of what I was getting.
>
>
> Examples 1) One used Tentec 2 year old Centaur
> 2) Documentation for service
> 3) Original manual and box
> ect. ect. ect.
> The question "is all of this Accurate?" was included.
>
>
> Total of 7 specifics were listed. It was at this time that I asked that
"if
> this was found to not be accurate or I was mislead that I be allowed to
> return the shipped item back for a full refund."
>
> In addition, I asked if it could be shipped COD allowing a stressfree,
> secure and fast transaction for all.
>
> The response to my latest inquirery was from the seller is "it is all
> packaged and ready to go, if you want it send me a personal check and I
> will send you the unit"
>
> That is it ---- no responsse to the list, the verification, the
> documentation, the return policy, the COD request.
>
>
> I am sorry that I do not have access to the email of who reminded me of
good
> business practice, I thought I saved it but I could not track it down to
let
> you know how it helped but did I appreciate the reminder. The unit is
> probably fine, and he is probably a great ham and very trustworthy person
> but for me to save a couple of hundred and maybe loose over 500 to save
> that --I do not think it wise at this time. There is something about
> sending a personal check to and for something that I cannot touch - feel
and
> see unless it is brand new from a manufacturer or dealer. Anyway ----I
> don't think this deal is goint to happen. I do have resevations about
> sending a personal check to anyone without the product in hand. No matter
> who they are or what there referances.
>
> So here I sit --- no amp but having fun with our hobby.
> And after a week, and saying that I had it all decided, with the deal
going
> south --- I am still mulling over the idea of a Centurian or an Alpha.
Got
> a lead on an Alpha 91b for a sweet price but it is 4 years old but will do
> the 1500watts++. Cost is Same as a new Centurian. HMMMMMM. But it will
be
> a bit of time and will probably be gone by the time that can be a reality.
>
> Paul
> KI8HO
>
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