[Elecraft] K2 - Cost estimate for repairs

[Dennis Moore]

I bought a used K2 and it was damaged during shipment. The UPS place 
that packed it wrapped it in plastic and set it on the bottom of a box 
with no padding around the bottom or sides so that the VFO knob was 
against the side of the box along a bottom edge. The only padding was on 
top. The VFO shaft was bent up, VFO knob was dented, AF and RF Gain pots 
were damaged and need to be replaced. I'm waiting for Elecraft to let me 
know how much the two pots and the VFO Encoder will cost.

This is insured, but UPS wants to see the radio to assess the damage, 
like they would have any idea. I can give them the cost of the parts but 
how much should I ask for in cost to repair the radio? I can do the 
repairs myself but realistically how much is my time worth according to 
UPS? They'll probably want a repair estimate from a shop, which as we 
know isn't how this is done.

Sending the radio back to the seller isn't an option.

Any comments/feedback is appreciated.

73, Dennis NJ6G