[CW] March Paddles

Sun, 11 May 2003 07:05:14 -0400

I don't want to sell it even for the $1K. I just remarked to put it in
context to my March paddles which I will not sell either. IMO, I have =
two of
the best paddles for my style and feel of operating, speeds of 20-35wpm =
QSK.
Yes I agree with Fred and the others that the March paddles have a =
wonderful
feel and do a fantastic job at the price they sell for, even better at =
the
price I paid. My Hensley is plain chrome, it has a couple small flaws in =
the
finish that I received a significant discount for, this is why I paid =
around
$300 for a Hensley, the action is perfect though.

Des, N4IN
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-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On =
Behalf
Of Pedro J. Santa
Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2003 12:35 AM
To: Fred Adsit; [email protected]
Subject: Re: RE: [CW] March Paddles

I would only consider selling my original Mercury (sn 275) for an amount
equivalent to the balance of my mortgage--and even then, I would have to
think about it.  That Hensley is "expensive" at $1K, but I'm just =
starting
to think about it.  Which shape and which metal tone among those two or =
so
offered by Don is yours? Well, oh, well, I'm tempted....   :-)

73 Pedro KP3X..

----- Original Message -----=20
From: "Fred Adsit" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2003 11:15 AM
Subject: Re: RE: [CW] March Paddles

> We all have our preferences. An old hand key went on eBay
> yesterday for almost $1300.
> If the Hensley is so great, why would you ever want to sell it?
> And face it, Mike doesn't sell paddles for a GRAND.
> You're trolling, IMO. I am SURE there are even better keys
> than a Hensley. For a price to match what some percieve
> to be "better". You just felt you HAD to comment on this one.
> Mike will have sold all eight keys next Saturday,
> and that's the end of that.
> The new owners will be happy, and won't have spent $1,000.
> Some would not like his paddles. Fine.
> Now that we all know we have our personal preferences
> and have paid for them, and now that those who have
> asked know more about March paddles and Hensleys,
> we can change to another topic. (I certainly HOPE).
> Best regards, and may you find something to be happy about.
> I think a pair of Hensleys will do the trick -- for you, sir.
> Am glad you found paddles you personally like
> and can foot the bill!
> And oh yes -- why are you keeping the R-3A??????
> You "love" it. REALLY? If you are tired of reading about
> this, switch to somewhere else. I'll stand my ground.
> If I could afford a Hensley, I MIGHT buy one, but if the
> R-3A suits me so well, why would I? Because it is "cool"?
> On my retirement budget, I am thrilled to own a March...
> This thread was not meant to be a contest among keys
> in different price ranges. You're the one who just did
> that, not David and myself. I simply suggested folks
> take a look at those 8 great paddles, and David had
> some questions about them. I also was very careful to
> explain about any negatives as well as positives. In NO
> case did I declare the March the best paddle there is...
> 73,
> Fred - NY2V
>
> -----Original Message-----
> >From: "David E. Shelton" <[email protected]>
> >To: <[email protected]>
> >Subject: RE: [CW] March Paddles
> >Date: Fri, 9 May 2003 11:07:34 -0400
> >
> >I feel I must comment on this one. I have both the
> >March R-3A, sn95, and the Hensley sn15.
> >The Hensley paddle is the better paddle.
> >I love my R-3A but come on guys.
> >
> >Again I highly recommend the March paddles
> >but the Hensley wins. I might
> >consider selling mine for a cool $1K.
> >
> >David E. Shelton, RN
> >N4IN
> >[email protected]
> >[email protected]
>
>
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