[Amps] Beware of seller orzel-enterprises on eBay

[David Kirkby]

On 11 September 2012 16:53, Paul Manuel <k4pdm at yahoo.com> wrote:
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> I would never buy a heavy object from an Ebay seller who was an ocean away. Seems to me that is asking for trouble.
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> 73, Paul K4PDM

The thing is Paul, the cost savings can be dramatic.

Last week I bought a noise figure meter and test set at $1900. I see
someone has the pair on eBay this week for $1800. There is a UK seller
with the pair for £5000, which is about $8000.

I bought a 20 GHz VNA from the USA at $16000, with a couple of
desirable options (high stability oscillator and time domain
reflectometer).  A dealer here in the UK wanted £19000 for one with no
options (that's about $30,500).

So whilst shipping expensive heavy items across the Atlantic has its
risks, the savings can be significant compared to buying them in the
UK.

Dave