I recall a post here some 4 mos ago that made slight reference a new version
that might be appearing soon. This was pre-Dayton too.
For those that ordered an Orion in the past 30 days, (a) you can cancel the
order and then upgrade to the II or (b) get the one you ordered. For those
that choose (a) that will free up a few more that would like to order from
the final production run. For those that have received an Orion in the past
30 days or less, now is decision time; keep it, or return it. Ohhhh, glad
I don't have to make that one.
For some 15 years I happened to have worked for one of the major
international electronics companies. New models were released at trade
shows or by other forms of announcements. Only then and after the notice
was released was any notice of discontinuation done and even then we would
fill the orders of the older units. We never announced last call or
discontinuation until after the new model was released. It's just good
business.
73
Bob, K4TAX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Grant Youngman" <nq5t@comcast.net>
To: "'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'" <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2005 10:46 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] 7/20/05: Ten-Tec announces ORION II
What he is saying is that it would have be fair and honest
to be told there is a new model coming out in a few weeks and
he could wait and get a better
rig. I agree completely!
I didn't say that I DISagree. But the expectation is totally unrealistic
in
any practical sense. There is ALWAYS something new. Just when is a
vendor
supposed to tell you "don't buy THIS one, buy the NEXT one"? This week?
A
quarter in advance? A year in advance?
I'm a vendor. I don't particularly care to have a quarter or two of zero
sales -- unless I'm getting ready to retire and don't care if my employer
rants and raves about quote.
I think anyone who is upset about the fact that T-T has upgraded the
product, or didn't expect it, just needs a new grip on reality. Life is
hard, then your stock options end up worthless --- and then, of course,
you
die :-)
Grant/NQ5T
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