Hi,
I agre with you, John.
A long time ago I purchased a Lavender Brailler because I think for are kind of neat and I like old stuff like that.
Well, I bought it from someone I had known for many years.
When I purchased it I was told it was in good condition. It wasn't usable.
Later I found out that this couple didn't have a very good record.
Ask around before you buy from someone.
I you know that they tinker with things and that their equipment doesn't sound good just look for other equipment.
Colleen, N8TNV;
----- Original Message -----
From: John Miller <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Date: Friday, Jul 20, 2012 08:57:35 PM
Subject: Re: if you want to buy ham equipment, you better have the bucks in hand!
>
>
> That's what's good about a lot of the online swap sites, usually if
> someone's known for taking people, chances are you can find out fast enough,
> often just googling the person's call will tell you, if you see complaints,
> no good, if you see nothing or a bunch of past adds but no complaints,
> they're probably good. I've been buying used for many years and as long as I
> follow that advise, it's always worked out. In fact the one time I was taken
> pretty bad it was someone I knew.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Harry Brown" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, July 20, 2012 5:59 PM
> Subject: Re: if you want to buy ham equipment, you better have the bucks in
> hand!
>
>
> > Hi Steve,
> > I'm with you, pal!
> > The problem with used ham gear is, if I don't know the person, I could =
> > really get taken.
> > So, guess I'll have to save up and hopefully, someday, get my own =
> > station on the air.
> > Trippy, ac8s
> > ----- Original Message -----=20
> > From: Steve Forst=20
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Sent: Friday, July 20, 2012 3:06 PM
> > Subject: Re: if you want to buy ham equipment, you better have the =
> > bucks in hand!
> >
> >
> > I've found the same outdated thinking at the grocery store. This is =
> > an=20
> > outrage.
> >
> > At least with ham gear you have the option of a vast array of used =
> > gear=20
> > at reduced price. The used food market isn't such a good option.
> >
> > 73, Steve KW3A
> >
> > On 7/20/2012 2:48 PM, Harry Brown wrote:
> > > Hi folks,
> > > Well, as you all know, I'm in the market for hf equipment.
> > > I called ham radio outlet, very nice folks, really they are!
> > > However, if you want to buy ham stuff from them at least, you better =
> > =3D
> > > have the money on hand, they don't do paiments.
> > > I can understand tea=3D20
> > > It doesn't mean that I won't ever buy from ham radio outlet,
> > > but I'm gonna have to save up in order to buy it.
> > > at least my ham friend, here in the building, has his 570, and he =
> > lets =3D
> > > me operate it.
> > > Just wanted to let everyone know about ham radio places and how to =
> > buy =3D
> > > equipment.
> > > 73,
> > > Trippy, ac8s
> > >
> > >
> > >
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