[Boatanchors] RE: Boatanchors Digest, Vol 43, Issue 24

[Todd, KA1KAQ]

On 8/22/07, Bob Young <youngbob53 at msn.com> wrote:

> I would avoid buying a radio from any ham that says he can't check that out,
> that's worse than "the cord is so bad I won't plug it in I'll leave that up
> to the buyer" or "it lights up so it must work"

Which, I believe, was Larry's original point. If the guy is claiming
this, what else is he missing? Those are the deals where I factor in
the what ifs and come up with a very low price I'm willing to part
with. That way, if the thing is truly a piece of crap, I'm not out a
lot of $ and at least a knob or some hardware can be salvaged.

Easier still, simply avoid entirely. Better to pay a bit more for a
known quantity.

You planning to head up to Deerfield in October, Bob?

~ Todd,  KA1KAQ