[Elecraft] Discounts was: K7WTG Dayton

[Ray Sills]

Hi Gang:

While it's nice to be able to get a "big show" discount... the fact is  
that those who attend the event are spending a great deal more money  
then a buyer who just orders on line or over the phone.  Those buyers  
are spending quite a bit for food, lodging, and travel.  I submit,  
that it's much more cost effective to simply buy on line.  I'd wager  
it would cost me over $500 just to be able to walk through the  
boneyard... and not buy anything.

Granted, seeing a product at a show, talking to the vendors, talking  
to fellow hams and friends, has value.. and that's what you get when  
you attend a show.  That can certainly help you make a decision of  
buying a particular piece of equipment.  Since the vendors have to  
ship an inventory to shows, I wonder how it is that they are still  
able to offer discounts.  I guess it's due to the volume of sales.   
And yes, there's some wonderful buzz when a new item debuts at a show,  
and certainly Dayton is the benchmark of big shows.

So, I'm not going to complain about not getting a discount.  If I  
travel that far, (from EPA to Dayton), I want to see my grandkids...  
the heck with radio gear!  After all, I didn't have to spend extra  
money to stay home.  And the money I saved might just buy me a new toy  
or two.  :)

73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3 #211