Eric:

I had a nice long talk with Richard from Main Trading Company, and he was
extremely patient and accommodating regarding processes, and what he could
give me for my equipment.

The prices he quoted for the new gear were actually slightly lower than
other dealers, so I was very pleased with that as well.

Unless something miraculous happens within the next day or so, I think I am
going to go withMTC for my equipment trades, and for purchasing the new
auto-tuner and ALS600.

I'm sure if I hung in there and posted ads for my used gear on a number of
other web sites, I probably could get more for each individual item.  But to
be honest, I simply don't have the time to do that right now, given all of
my work and family-related commitments.  This is especially true, not
knowing for certain whether it would really pay off in the end.

I'm sure some would criticize this approach, but there are times when you
have to be practical in life.  Plus, I don't mind giving Main Trading
Company my business, since they perform a valuable service and really do
seem to have the customer's best interests in mind.

I'll keep you posted, and thanks for bringing them to my attention.

Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ


-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Eric Clegg
Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2014 7:58 PM
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Subject: Re: Main Trading Company?

HI Tom,
I got a verbal confirmation over the phone first as to how much they would
give me in trade for the TS480SAT.

At that time I also told Richard I'd be interested in buying a TS590S with
vgs1 and tcxo installed.

After that discussion I sent him the 480.

Universal Radio only offered me $450 for the 480.

Over the years I have had no bites on the local Sacramento swap net whenever
I've tried to sell anything.

Eric
KU3I