[Hallicrafters] Another Sucker is born (Only if you Allow it toHappen)

[Langston, Mike]

Well, here's my 5 cent's worth. I bought 2 high-end items from this guy.
The first was not hallicrafters and I was disappointed in the condition
(compared to the lavish description) and with his lack of help on
shipping damage. The next was an SX-115 and I was VERY leery and
careful. I asked very detailed questions about the physical condition (I
knew I could fix the electronics). Every question was answered and out
of the 15 he answered, he outright lied on 3. Buyers do have a
responsibility to be careful and avoid this type of problem as you say.
The only way to be sure with this guy is to stay away from him. Of
course you are free to do as you please.

KL7CD

-----Original Message-----
From: hallicrafters-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:hallicrafters-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill Gerhold
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2006 2:38 PM
To: Hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
Subject: RE: [Hallicrafters] Another Sucker is born (Only if you Allow
it toHappen)

I must add my 2 cents here, I have purchased at least (4) pieces of
Hallicrafters gear from this guy without any problems.  Good
communications
and reasonably priced.

Avoiding this type of problem is also the responsibility of the buyer.
Ask
many questions; ask for more pictures (he offers that) and most
importantly,
KNOW THE EQUIPMENT YOU ARE BUYING!

Subtle defects can be noticed when looking at the images.  Most people
will
casually look at the image, read the description and that's good enough
for
them.  But, if you're not familiar with the equipment, how could you
possibly buy it without examining it in detail?  If you are really
interested, some detective work is required for a good purchase.

I will usually download the image into a editing program and blow it up
for
really close looks.  I recently was interested in another SX-17.  I
noticed
however, the SX-17 "S" meter pointer was all the way to the right.  To
most
people, this would not mean anything, but I sensed a problem.

The "S" meter needle all the way to the right is normal when the
receiver is
not powered up.  However, the dial lights were on (Clue).  Looking
closer at
the image, I checked the other control positions especially the RF gain
control and AVC switch.

The RF gain control and the AVC switch will cause the needle to go all
the
way to the right when powered up.  Nothing else would cause this in
normal
operation.

To make a long story short, noticing the needle to the right and the AVC
switch and RF gain control were in the proper position indicated to me
the
"S" meter was bad.  I was correct, the seller did not know since he was
one
of those "I don't know anything about this stuff" people.  I did not
purchase the receiver.

K2WH


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