[R-390] Another satisfied Ebayer? (sp corrected)

[w9ya at arrl.net]

It's a NEW repro (reproduction) item. Not an OLD  "boatanchor".

Vy 73;

Bob
w9ya


> Let us put this little loudspeaker thing in perspective:
> http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/index.html
>
> And if that's not enough, just remember it is NOT a tsunami.  I have
> bought  several BA's that turned out to have defects that weren't
> advertised.  Rather than bitch and moan, I just fix 'em.  We're talking
> about ancient  technology here folks, what's the big deal?  Run down to
> Home Depot, buy  some eighth inch oak paneling, some angle brackets wood
> glue and brass  screws, make yourself a box!  Then put it in the rack,
> and you'll never  know!
>
> Maybe RM has been having bad days in his life lately, you never know
> what's  going on.  30 years ago I Probably did better fabricating work
> than I do  today.  Maybe he got overwhelmed with too many orders, and he
> had someone  else help him.  Who knows?
>
> Just remember, it ain't a tsunami.
>
> Jim M.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <w9ya at arrl.net>
> To: <R-390 at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Friday, January 13, 2006 12:08 PM
> Subject: Re: [R-390] Another satisfied Ebayer? (sp corrected)
>
>
>> No need to answer that as the emails since I wrote this clearly
>> indicate that many of you are satisfied with the speaker sets you got
>> from Mr. Mish.
>>
>> I took the time to take Norm up on his offer to tell his story in a
>> private email. He extended this offer to each of us on this list. Norm
>> has CLEARLY told me he was NOT informed it was a repro prior to
>> purchase and that ALONE should be enough to concern us all <- that is
>> *if* we care about such things in commerce.
>>
>> I *still* think Norm was ripped off after looking at what he got
>> material-wise and the lack of quality in the painting and labeling.
>> That is to say that even *if* Mr. Mish told me it was a repro, such
>> shoddy work and lack of due-diligence for such money would offend me.
>> Maybe not you, but I would also be unhappy.
>>
>> And I *still* think that Mr. Mish's customer relations stink because
>> he is willing to send a runny paint knock off for premium bucks and
>> not stand behind his work. i.e. Will I get such a lemon with no
>> recourse to rectify the situation if I ever have the will to buy from
>> him ?
>>
>> I am glad others are not being taken advantage of, i.e. that is good
>> to know and thanks for sharing.
>>
>> Anyways, you all have spoken. Thanks for the input !!
>>
>> es vy 73;
>>
>> de
>>
>> Bob
>> w9ya
>>
>>
>>> Hey Bill and the gang;
>>>
>>> I guess because his only defense is to take the crap back and refund
>>> the money and place his apologies ?
>>>
>>> (Which to date he has seen fit NOT to do. And I have been told
>>> privately is definitely NOT what he does in such situations. i.e. Mr.
>>> Mish has crappy customer relations.)
>>>
>>> Dunno, just thinking out load also. <- Is it pompous or silly of me
>>> to think Mr. Mish is a ripoff artist ?
>>>
>>> Vy 73;
>>>
>>> Bob
>>> w9ya
>>>
>>>
>>>> Just thinking out loud - Since Mr. Mish is involved with our
>>>> boatanchors I  would imagine that he is on this list - why has he
>>>> not defended his cardboard box?
>>>>
>>>> 73,
>>>>
>>>> Bill Riches, WA2DVU
>>>> Cape May
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: <w9ya at arrl.net>
>>>> To: <R-390 at mailman.qth.net>
>>>> Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2006 8:43 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: [R-390] Another satisfied Ebayer? (sp corrected)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Well I have not personally seen ANY of Mr. Mish's work, good or
>>>>> bad. But I do not think a repro consisting of cardboard is
>>>>> appropriate at any price as it cannot be a decent repro with such a
>>>>> thing as none of the originals came with enclosures other than
>>>>> metal. I hope we all can agree on that even if we cannot agree on
>>>>> the price of said cardboard.
>>>>>
>>>>> Now I have bought your work. It is top-notch and well worth the
>>>>> money. It looks just like it should, made with the proper
>>>>> materials, and with due-diligence and care.
>>>>>
>>>>> As such I guess we are comparing apples and oranges. And yours is
>>>>> the more tasty fruit that goes down easy.
>>>>>
>>>>> Vy 73;
>>>>>
>>>>> Bob
>>>>> w9ya
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> To all of the experts out there.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I did a lot of cost to make a run of 30 LS units.
>>>>>> I would have to get $460.00 plus shipping to make it worth my
>>>>>> while.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> After all of the people that flaked on me on the CNC panels and
>>>>>> SX-88 Bezels.
>>>>>> This deal would Money up front
>>>>>> for 30 units before I placed the order.
>>>>>> I am tired of maybe, Oh forgot the check etc. bunch of people
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hank
>>>>>> KN6DI
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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