[Milsurplus] Panik's Electronics

[Bruce Lane]

Hi, Dave,

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On 13-Apr-06 at 12:21 David Stinson wrote:

>Anyone ever heard of these people?
>Are they reliable?
>
>PANIK'S ELECTRONICS -N- SURPLUS, INC. 
>5060 INDUSTRY DRIVE                  
>MELBOURNE, FLORIDA  32940-7112      

	I've done business with him a time or two. In terms of reliability, he's fine. However, his prices are, IMO, on the high side of "barely acceptable" and more often edging into "dumb."

	Example: I bought what was reported to be a near-new Motorola battery eliminator from Panik's. When it arrived, it turned out that the protection electronics had been removed, and the whole $90 affair consisted of a couple of lengths of rubber test lead wire just slobbered onto the interior contacts.

	I (politely) griped, and was offered a refund. I sent the thing back, and the refund promptly appeared.

	In summary: Caveat emptor! Inspect anything you buy from Panik's VERY carefully, but don't have any fear about getting a refund if it doesn't live up to your expectations.

	Happy hunting.


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