As a ham that has bought and sold a number of Ten Tec equipment via this
listserver, I can appreciate the note of confirmation. I have taken
personal checks(prefer cashiers checks) from buyers with no problems, only
after I had regular corrspondence with the buyer and set up all the
arrangements and actually checked their call sign in a data base to see if
their residence as changed recently. I guess I am a trusting soul. In
regards to you plight with the amps, I picked up my Centurion from this
very listserve from a fellow ham near Philadelphia and I drove 7 hours to
pick it up, just so we could close the deal honestly and fairly(I live at
the other end of Pa.!). I paid with a cashiers check. I believe the rating
system that has developed has been very helpful(ie 10 being like new to 1
being a boat anchor). However we need to be honest in our evaluations. Just
remember, we are buying used gear. If someone expects new equipment with no
dust on the knobs or the original plastic wrap, pass along Ten Tec's 800
number, because this person will make your life miserable by purchasing
your well taken care of "used" equipment. I have always made sure that the
person that bought my Ten Tec equipment knew exactly how it was used, I
wouldn't sell something I was not happy with myself. I am proud of the
honorable way we do business with each other here on this listserve, and
for the most part we are selling something we "love" to be cared for by
another.
Good note Paul.
73, Chris KB3A
At 12:21 PM 9/18/99 -0400, you wrote:
>----- 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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