[SixClub] Newly Licensed Operators & Sticker Shock

[Dennis Kaylor]

then your are either lucky or blissfully ignorant
i have never seen really good deals on ham gear on ebay
on the other hand i have seen used stuff selling for 10% or more over 
new retail prices
i seen a 2 meter FM mobile that sold brand new for 179$ sell on ebay for 
220$
i also seen an Icom 706MkIIG sold on ebay for $850 when it was retailing 
for $749
i will stick with the online classifieds like  QTH.com or QRZ.com and 
Eham.net
i find much better deals and i dont have to wait a week to know if i own 
the deal

David-Hook wrote:

>To: World Wide Six Meter Club
>Subject: [SixClub] Newly Licensed Operators & Sticker Shock
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>Steven,
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> I have an objection to equipment costing what it costs.  is.
>I'll stick with EBAY until my powerball numbers come up
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>David
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>Let me tell you guys about sticker shock I encountered last week. I
>hadn't been to an eye Doctor in about 6 Yrs. The last time I went, I had
>to get new lenses for my glasses. It wasn't too bad. I went to Pearl
>Vision center with a coupon and medical insurance and wound up spending
>about $150.That was for 2 pairs of glasses and clip on sunglasses.
>I remember thinking it was a bit pricey, but not terrible. 
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>I went to the eye Doctor last week and discovered I needed bifocals.
>Since I am about 25yrs south of retirement age, I didn't want those
>split lenses my parents and grandparents had, so I am getting these
>lightweight "Space Age" lenses that are called multifocal(Different
>focal points for driving, reading and just normal viewing)with a glare
>resistant coating that supposedly reduces eye strain (since I spend at
>least 8 hours a day in front of a computer)and they also include
>magnetic sunglasses(for the price thats the least they could do!). This
>one pair of glasses is costing me $400 with insurance.If I went with 2
>separate pairs,it would have cost even more!!
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> I won't tell you who the billion dollar company I work for is, but I
>will tell you our medical benefits(like most companies these days) have
>steadily declined over the years. More out of pocket than ever.
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>Now that being said, maybe we need to setup some kind of investment
>program for Hams who want to get new equipment every 3yrs.They would
>invest $25/ month starting the first 60 days they are licensed or when
>they first start studying.  At %5 interest in 3yrs you have over $2000
>to put towards new toys.
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>There would also be a stipulation that they could use xxx dollars after
>obtaining their license to get on VHF. 
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>Anyone interested?
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