[TowerTalk] Buying equipment on eBay

[Eddy Avila]

Bought two major pieces of Ten Tec equipment....was ripped off once (Corsair 
II receiver would go numb at different times, but of course seller knew 
nothing about this problem...ya right!) -- so, batting 50-50 on ebay!

Buyer beware......73


>From: "Kevin Hemsley" <kev@ida.net>
>
>The post was intended as humor. I too have had good luck for the most part
>on eBay.  I do agree with you about buying from amateurs who use their call
>sign.  However, Caveat Emptor should always be remembered.
>
>Thanks,
>                 Kevin

>Henry Heidtmann N4VHK Wrote:
>
> > Sorry you had a problem with ebay, Kevin. I have bought and sold over a
> > dozen pieces of old and newer ham gear on ebay, and have never had a
> > problem. In fact, the gear I bought was in surprisingly better condition
> > than what I expected for the price paid.
> > Of course, I like to limit my buying from hams only- and most hams use
> > their callsign as their ebay name. To me its a sign of credobility.
> > 73,
> > Henry, N4VHK


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