[TenTec] Reputable dealer vs Hamfests

Tue Feb 21 09:21:38 PST 2012

Dear James

Standing behind the gear is key. I won't buy something unless I feel this
will be the case. On the other hand, I've yet to sell anything (my wife
wants to remedy this) but I will stand behind what I sell. Shipping can
introduce problems and these need to be factored in as well.

Regards,
   Mike K1PEV

-----Original Message-----
From: tentec-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com]
On Behalf Of James Boswell
Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 12:04 PM
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Reputable dealer vs Hamfests

When I sell a radio, I stand behind it. I don't want to lose a friendship
over a bad radio. 

Yes, I have bought a bad radio or two, once I opened the radio and a hole
was burned through the PC board, I took it back to the ham I bought it from
and showed everyone around the junk he was selling. That guy refunded my
money and packed-up and left the show.

If I buy a rig, I get the hams address, call and phone number. Let him know
the rig had better be as represented. Sometimes the rig needs work, as a PTO
rebuild, that is OK.

If you find a rig on a listing, ask to have a demo. E-ham, QEZ, and swapnets
are better than E-bay. Prices tend to be higher on E-bay because of the
people trying to speculate. 

I have only been burned a time or two.  73'S  KA5SIW

________________________________
 From: Bill Harris <w7kxb at msn.com>
To: tentec at contesting.com 
Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 9:12 AM
Subject: [TenTec] Reputable dealer vs Hamfests

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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