I certainly don’t understand all the economics of the surplus electronics business but I feel compelled to note a few things:

1- Fair Radio has somehow managed to stay in business for 70 years.

2- I believe the store clerks are not authorized to dicker. They have to stick with the catalog price. But the owner, Phil Sellati, will often adjust a price if you provide a good reason in a friendly way.

3- I am very grateful that Fair Radio still exists as the last great surplus place with a huge treasure trove of parts and equipment….and it is an awesome place to visit.

FWIW,

Nick K4NYW

At 03:29 PM 5/24/2022, David Stinson wrote:
>On 5/24/2022 11:06 AM, Mark K3MSB wrote: ....
>Let's see, you've had this beast sitting on the
>floor for years, and I have my car and cash in
>my wallet, and you don't even want to dicker on
>the price, just walk away?Â That told me a bit
>about how interested they are in selling
>stuff... They need to take a basic Economics
>course and learn about something called "the
>time value of money."Â That power supply has
>been costing them money for years.

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