[Elecraft] Price increases - I feel loved....

[Randy Downs]

I ordered a K3 about 2 weeks ago. Total for the 100w kit with tuner and 
second rx was $2669.00. I paid that much about a year ago for a new 
transceiver from an unnamed manufacturer with dual rx. Enough said. I'm sure 
I won't be disappointed with the K3 purchase. I am very disappointed with 
the other purchase. I don't mind spending money if I get a quality product 
with support. The other company was on the users group for the radio I 
purchased a year ago. That lasted about 3 months. 3 firmware updates and 
still many problems IMHO. Hurry up Wayne so I can sell the other rig. I'll 
lose an easy $600 when I sell it.
Randy
K8RDD
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bruce Beford" <bruce.beford at verizon.net>
To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 3:01 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Price increases - I feel loved....


I got my "Katiegram" today from Aptos. A K3 kit with many options, ordered
7/27/07 to be shipped within 7-10 days.

I took note of the price increases back in January, and those posted today.
By ordering when I did, I saved a total of $200 plus. I am pleased with my
decisions.

I am not unhappy about the increases. If I had held off on ordering, I would
have been upset with myself, not the vendor. Elecraft and other American
companies have been taking a real hit lately with the weak dollar. A lot of
their business comes from overseas, and they get less for their fine
products when the dollar drops vs other currencies. I have no problem with
them increasing prices to offset these losses.

Bruce N1RX
K1, KX1, K2, K3 (soon)

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