[TenTec] 30-day Return Policy

[Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX]

I commented to one respondent privately regarding the return policy issue. 
In that comment I revealed the return practice at one of the major "home 
improvement" places.  Frankly, I am amazed to see the number of pressure 
washers, paint sprayers and other tools that are bought on Friday and then 
returned "very used" on Monday with the excuse that it didn't work and I 
want my money back.  I even know of specific instances where persons have 
purchased riding lawn mowers in the spring and returned very used riding 
lawn mower in the fall.  Next spring, another new one goes out the door.

Folks, it doesn't take a very smart person to realize this activity costs 
money and guess just who pays?  Every customer that buys something must 
realize that a small portion of the loss is added to the selling price. 
Translation: WE DO!   I am really surprised at what the general public will 
do and expect.  I see that hams seem to be no different.


73
Bob, K4TAX


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Edwards" <kd2e at comcast.net>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2005 9:06 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] 30-day Return Policy


> Well, I would not be surprised at all if there were a LOT of hams that 
> would
> not feel the least bit crappy about ordering a megabuck radio just to 
> 'play'
> ....with full intentions of sending it back no matter what.
> If I were manufacturing radios, I would initiate something as well to put
> the 'KA-BOSH' on that sort of nonsense.
>
> ...Dave