[Elecraft] Buying a K3 in the UK?

[Ian Greenshields]

A local dealer has to add value to his service. And if a customer does
not want that particular service, he should not be forced to buy it.

I have always purchased directly from Elecraft and have never had the
slightest problem. On the contrary, they have always provided a
splendid service.

It is good news if W&S becomes an Elecraft dealer as it provides a
local service to customers who may not want to deal with the perceived
hassle of importing from the US. It is very bad news if those who wish
to deal directly with Elecraft are prevented from doing so.

It's about choice and, dare I say it, a free market. I trust Elecraft
to continue to give us the choice!

73 Ian G4FSU
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Geoff,

Even if W&S did know that someone in the UK was dealing with Elecraft
directly, I very much doubt that W&S could or would want to do anything to
prevent that person from doing so.

My understanding of "exclusive" in this context, is that W&S have been
chosen/ asked/ appointed by Elecraft to be the sole dealer in the UK selling
Elecraft's products.  If Elecraft have not done this, then "exclusive" IMHO
should not have appeared in the announcement.

73,

Geoff
LX2AO


On May 29, 2012 at 10:56 AM, Geoffrey Downs G3UCK wrote:


> It's not necessarily excellent news for the UK. I for one would prefer to
> continue dealing with Elecraft rather than a general amateur radio
> reseller
> who is unlikely to be able to provide the high standard of technical and
> customer service that Elecraft provide. I am worried by that word
> "exclusive" in the Waters and Stanton announcement. I sincerely hope that
> it
> will not preclude UK customers who choose to do so from dealing direct
> with
> Elecraft like we have always done.
>
> Perhaps Elecraft could clarify?
>
> 73 to all
>
> Geoff
> G3UCK