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That ELCO Guy (Unregistered Guest)
Unregistered guest
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 08, 2005 - 6:50 pm: | 
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I noted a post below in reference to the purchase of a used radio...
May I offer one and all a few tips comming from someone who except for one 2 meter radio all my purchases were used radios.
Tip 1:
If at all possible try to know your seller. Know how he or she cared for their radios.
Tip 2:
If you buy from someone whome you do not know on a personal level at least buy with some kind of safety net--like pay pal--just in case the radio was misrepresented and you want to return it.
Tip3:
Always use the radio, take a test drive before you buy. Check ALL the buttons and functions to be sure they are all working properly--bring your own SWR/watt meter if necessary.
Tip 4:
Try to get the manual that came with the radio. The original packaging may be optional but if at all possible try to at least get the instruction book that came with the radio.
Tip 5:
Remember that every purchase of a radio, used, is a gamble/particularly with the older radios. Just be cautious and careful when making your purchase and more often than not the rig you buy will be satisfactory and give you many hours of entertainment.
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Sodapop
Intermediate Member
Username: Sodapop
Post Number: 225
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 08, 2005 - 7:42 pm: |
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All good suggestions. Not something you can do if your buying on a auction site. But the PayPal thing is something you really have to do. Otherwise you could be one sad CBer or ham operator! |
Allagator
Advanced Member
Username: Allagator
Post Number: 549
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 08, 2005 - 8:27 pm: |
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well ive had better luck from a estate auction's
but the only time a will buy a radio is if i know the guy who had it ! or if its real cheep !!!
but i dont do the Bid WARS of E-BAY anymore !!!
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Pig040
Advanced Member
Username: Pig040
Post Number: 675
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 11:37 am: |
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Also, try to get the original mic, if that particular radio has up/down channel functions not getting the mic substantially decreases the value of the radio, even though most of us dont keep the original mic on them. |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 4824
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, February 12, 2005 - 9:15 am: |
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That ELCO Guy,
Those are 5 VERY HELPFUL TIP's for anyone looking to buy any Used Radio Equipment be it Radios or Amps or other radio equipment. 
The only thing I would add is that any piece of used radio equipment is only worth what YOU are willing to pay for it.
So check it over very carefully so that you know exactly what you are getting before handing your money over.
Just my nickels worth,
Lon
Tech808
CEF808
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Mdiver
Intermediate Member
Username: Mdiver
Post Number: 213
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, February 12, 2005 - 12:54 pm: |
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Yes no the person! I baught my 2950 from a CEF member, site unseen and just like he said in mint condtion ,best radio I got |
