[TenTec] Logical Speculation (Fire Sale)

[Toby Pennington]

The Double Eagle was supposed to be out by the end of this year, or 
early next year,  with another rig coming along about a year behind.   
But,  I would be surprised if the new owners stuck to that 
agenda....Toby K4NH


On 7/5/2014 12:51 PM, Barry N1EU wrote:
> I would inject yet another reason for the sale - despite the naysayers, I
> suspect there really is a new radio in the works and that would be an
> additional reason to not want too much inventory on hand going forward.
>
> 73, Barry N1EU
>
>
> On Sat, Jul 5, 2014 at 4:16 PM, Al Gulseth <wb5jnc at centurytel.net> wrote:
>
>> Rick,
>>
>> That's a good observation about the logistics issues which would arise if
>> there is a temporary location in the works. I'd also "second" another
>> reason
>> as posted by Darrell VE7IU: "When RF Concepts purchased Alpha, they reduced
>> prices. Same tactic again?" RF Concepts may be willing to make an
>> investment
>> in the future by way of at least temporarily accepting a lower profit
>> margin
>> from reduced prices as a means of increasing market share. While the quote
>> may not be exactly as he said it, I think the old Mark Twain quip "Rumors
>> of
>> my demise have been greatly exaggerated" applies to Ten-Tec here.
>>
>> That being said, I'm curious to see what may happen in the secondary market
>> if/when folks start putting their extra/older gear on the block to free up
>> funds so they can take advantage of the sale.
>>
>> 73, Al
>>
>> On Sat July 5 2014 8:58:04 am "Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP" wrote:
>>> Let's read the original announcement again, carefully; particularly this:
>>>
>>> "The company is currently seeking a new operations facility in the
>>> Sevierville area to more efficiently house factory operations, part of
>> the
>>> engineering resources, and technical and customer support services."
>>>
>>> George pointed out that moving inventory, especially boxed inventory, is
>>> not expensive.
>>> But what if you have no place to move it to?
>>> What would you do with it?
>>>
>>> My bet:
>>> - they have sold the old building and land and must vacate it sooner than
>>> they had planned.
>>> - They have not yet found a suitable new building.
>>> - The crew will have to go to some temporary location until they find a
>> new
>>> home.
>>> - And the best thing to do will existing inventory is to dump it ASAP,
>>> rather than pay storage somewhere.
>>>
>>> THAT would explain the sudden fire sale.
>>> If true, there is no cause for any negative thinking.
>>> It's just a sound business decision.
>>>
>>> 73 - Rick, DJ0IP
>>> (Nr. Frankfurt am Main)
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