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

Fri Jan 13 14:42:26 EST 2006

We here are in a boatanchor world. Anything you do with and for your 
boatanchors is boatanchor, new or old.  It's just a hobby.  Have fun with 
it.

Jim M.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <w9ya at arrl.net>
To: <R-390 at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, January 13, 2006 2:21 PM
Subject: Re: [R-390] Another satisfied Ebayer? (sp corrected)

> 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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