[Elecraft] Refurbished? What does that mean exactly?

[Alan - G4GNX]

Knowing Elecraft, I don't think you have anything to worry about.

You will get a unit that will be like new. There may be slight cosmetic 
marks on the case, but that's doubtful too.

73,

Alan. G4GNX


------ Original Message ------
From: "Bill Coleman" <aa4lr at arrl.net>
To: "Elecraft" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: 01/07/2021 00:31:01
Subject: [Elecraft] Refurbished? What does that mean exactly?

>After Elecraft discontinued the P3, I was alarmed, because I wanted one. So, when they offered to sell a limited number of new units, I ordered a P3 when it was first available.
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>At the time, Elecraft said they were going to order the parts and would send out notices when the units were available.
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>I got a notice today for my ordered P3. But they are sending me a refurbished unit, not a “new” one. They did give me a nice discount on the price for my trouble. (although the price was raised considerably from before the P3 was discontinued, so that may be a wash).
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>Given that the P3 is currently unobtainium, and is likely going to remain so after these orders are done, I paid my balance to complete the order.
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>I’m just wondering what I’m getting, if it isn’t “new.” It’s not exactly what I expected.
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>Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL        Mail: aa4lr at arrl.net
>Web: http://boringhamradiopart.blogspot.com
>Quote: "Not within a thousand years will man ever fly!"
>            -- Wilbur Wright, 1901
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