I guess to me, the important thing is that people work together to make
equipment deals.  Sure, it would always be nice to get absolute top dollar
for everything, but sometimes, unfortunately, the real world and everyday
life constraints don't cooperate with that.

We all do the best we can with the resources we have, and cooperate as much
as possible for the good of everyone.

In my view, that's what ham radio is all about.

Tom Behler: Kb8TYJ

-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Jim Gammon
Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2014 12:00 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: selling rigs

Sounds like Eric did alright though when I sold my TS480 I got
$650 for it with the VGS1 installed which the sighted guy probably could
care less about, but he was a local ham, I bought my 590 from a local ham
and I think everyone is all warm and fuzzy happy about the deals we got.
Jim WA6EKS

 ----- Original Message -----
From: Tom Behler <[log in to unmask]
To: [log in to unmask]
Date sent: Mon, 29 Dec 2014 21:54:40 -0500
Subject: Re: Main Trading Company?

Thank you very much, Eric.

Your report of your experience confirms the good things I have heard.

Of course, you probably didn't get as much as you could have for your TS480,
had you tried to sell it on your own, since I think they are going used
today for something like $700, but I am not sure their trade-in price for
you was totally unreasonable.

Here's my question now:

Did you have to send them your rig first so they could appraise it, or how
did the entire trade process work?

I may give them a call tomorrow just to get more info too.

Thanks for sharing your experience.  Hopefully, others than just me will
benefit as well.

Tom Behler: Kb8TYJ


-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Eric Clegg
Sent: Monday, December 29, 2014 7:14 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Main Trading Company?

Hi Tom,
You asked for experiences regarding trading in equipment for new with Main
Trading Company.

A few weeks ago I called them and said I would be trading in a Kenwood
TS480SAT toward the purchase of a Kenwood TS590S.

They offered me $550 in trade.

I received the new gear on December 22nd with the VGS1 and Tcxo installed.

They charged me $50 to install the accessories.

I am well pleased with this company.

Eric
KU3I