[Elecraft] INTERNET PURCHASING

[Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft]

Folks, This thread has already been closed. 

73,

Eric
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On May 30, 2012, at 10:33 PM, "Edward R. Cole" <kl7uw at acsalaska.net> wrote:

> There are NO = NONE = NADA ham radio equipment dealers in 
> Alaska.  Sooooo - ordering equipment is either On-Line or by 
> Land-Line (telephone), according to one's preference.
> 
> Of course our "Local Dealer" is only 2400 miles away in Seattle!  No 
> problem 12-days RT drive (or $500 air-fare) and only $540 worth of 
> gasoline later you are supporting the tax-base of Washington (and 
> communities in Canada) instead of your home town.  Oh, better add 
> hotel and meal costs in there.
> 
> BTW there is no state sales or state income tax in AK.  Schools are 
> financed thru property tax, so buy your home locally and not thru the 
> internet!  HA!  Oh, senior's are forgiven property tax up to $250K 
> valuation.  I guess 45-years of taxes raising a family is adequate.
> 
> Regarding dealers:  The whole deal of stocking inventory is to get a 
> "wholesale" price which gives the retailer a mark up (called gross 
> profit).  Some manufacturers subscribe to "Fair-Trade" which means 
> the price is fixed by the manufacturer so it will not vary from 
> dealer or direct. I particularly dislike this practise since it is 
> anti-competitive.  (sort of like all gas stations having the same 
> price on their pumps).
> 
> The buyer "votes" with his dollars!  Why should he pay more than need 
> to?  POS outfits offer immediate gratification - at a 
> price.  Certainly one should weigh custom's duty and shipping when 
> doing competitive pricing.  ALL (successful) businesses do!  Is this 
> hard on local businesses?  It can be.  But this is reality - no 
> getting around it.  Support your local businesses but be smart with 
> your money, too!
> 
> The new merchandising model is direct-sales via internet....better 
> believe it!  20-years ago it was catalog sales.  100-years ago it was 
> local sales.
> 
> 
> 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45
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