[Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

[len at ka7ftp.com]

Dave,

	I understand your disappointment, but in reality these little toys of ours cost money to design and produce.  Just for fun I googled the K3 and that a posting from 2009 eluded that a loaded K3 in 2009 was $3700.  In today's money that is 4,522.73.  The 1000$ plus price of the K4 line doesn't appear to be unreasonable considering the effort that has gone into its design and new features.  

	Unfortunately, in our world nothing of quality ever seems to be free.  I'm mortified every time I go in and buy a new car.  I don't buy cars often, but each time I do the prices have more than doubled.  My first new car was 6,800$, then 15,000$, $30,000, and the last did not quite double rather 40,000$.  (Our previous car was destroyed in a wreck and replaced sooner.)  And worst yet not one of the cars had a resale close to what we paid for it.  

	The bottom line here is that you have to pay to play.  If you find something that works for you be happy with the experience.  In my book anything that give you the experience is what's important.  

YMMV

73

Len


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From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave
Sent: Friday, October 02, 2020 10:10 PM
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

I was disappointed to see the pricing for the K4. I thought the base K4 would be in or around $3500 to $3700 and perhaps $500 or so to go to the K4D. As it turns out, another $900 for the K4D. These prices do not include the ATU ($400) or even a hand-held Mic. The total for the K4D that I was thinking of purchasing would have been almost $5470. (+shipping ??) it’s out of my price range. It will be interesting to see what the K4HD goes for. I’m glad that I had my $1500 deposit refunded several months ago. I have to wonder if one will really be able to tell the difference between any K4 and the FTDX101D which can be purchased for under $3000 and includes the ATU and a Mic???? 

 I hope you folks enjoy the K4 as I’m sure it will be a great radio. I will continue to use my K3s as the price for that fine radio is dropping like crazy and has allowed me to pick up a second one for a surprisingly low price.

73,
Dave N8AG

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