Perhaps, just perhaps it has a lot to do in the time we're in.
In 1975 I had one radio. A brand new triton 4. Took every penny I had to get
it. Used a car battery and breaker as I didn't have the money for the power
supply.
That triton was wax, polished and care for like a new born child.
Years later I traded it in for an new omni.
Today it seems that even someone starting out ends up with a few rigs. He gets
tried of one and trades/ sells it off in eBay.
I know that several of the radios that I own now had been in dozens of
different hands.
eBay has opened up the market, too.
Years ago rigs were kept rather local. Even if you sold it at a hamfest it
stayed in the area.
Now the old ham dies in Orlando and estate buyer are pounding on the door
before the body is cold.
Just a thought
Mike wb8vge
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On Feb 20, 2012, at 11:12 AM, Bill Harris <w7kxb@msn.com> wrote:
>
> 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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