[TowerTalk] AES SK

[Ed Sawyer]

I used AES many, many times over the years but they never had a local store
where I lived.  I think that it's a case of the Internet killing a brick and
mortar store that didn't adapt well.

 

HRO and DX Engineering have a much better store and internet model.  

 

I have an HRO store within a next day UPS Ground circle of my QTH and its
free shipping over $100.  I just pool up my needs and place the order when
its over $100.

 

I do remember going through the store in OH on a number of occasions that I
was in the area on business.  The used equipment shelves - pre internet -
were second to none.  Now, most of that business is done on line between
parties.

 

A piece of history that is respected in my opinion but I can't say that I am
surprised given the competition.

 

Ed  N1UR