[Elecraft] How to Order Elecraft Parts

[Drew AF2Z]

I sometimes buy single parts or small quantity on ebay. The price can be 
pretty good, delivery is quick and often without s/h charges.

However, it is a slight gamble. For example, a few PL-259's i recently 
bought: the shell on one would not thread correctly. They looked like 
genuine Amphenol as far as I could tell. (I know Amphenol is made in 
China nowadays so maybe the QC is not what it used to be. Or else the 
factory "seconds" are making it to market via back channel merchandising...)

73,
Drew
AF2Z


On 05/17/16 19:38, Dauer, Edward wrote:
> [The following in reply to an off-line message from Don Wilhelm]
>
> Thanks, Don.  Very helpful, as always.
>
> My e-mail was alive with suggestions today, giving me an education in
> modern online retailing.  For example, on E-Bay there is now going on what
> looks like a competitive auction for 17 DB9 backshells in quantities of
> one each.  The current bids are at $2.85.  Eight of the original 25 have
> been sold, and there are a handful of potential buyers doing something
> called ³watching.²  Indeed.  Some people must have a lot of time on their
> hands.  Or is competitive shopping a new sport?  I don¹t understand it;
> but then, my wife doesn¹t understand radiosport contesting either.
>
> I¹ll end my part in this thread now, with thanks to the many who replied
> off-line and on.
>
>
> Cheers,
>
>
> Ted, KN1CBR
>
>
>
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