[TenTec] Reputable dealer vs Hamfests

[Mike Bryce]

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 at 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 at 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 at ameritech.net>
>> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec at 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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