[Elecraft] Fwd: Re: Price increase in mid Sept.

[Wayne Burdick]

Robert Vargas (KP4Y) wrote:

> I bought a new TS-590 less than 2 years ago and its price today is  
> about $150 less than what I paid back then. And, as far as I know,  
> Kenwood has had great success selling that radio. Anyway, I believe  
> it is really Elecraft's prerogative to increase the price on their  
> products. We then will have to decide if we want to spend the money  
> or not. :-)


Some products generate enthusiasm only when first released. The  
manufacturer might price them high initially, reap the rewards, then  
discount them when the thrill wears off.

But there are also products that get better over time.

73,
Wayne
N6KR