Posted: 7/5/2011 11:40:32 AM EDT
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Back a few of months ago (April) I was just licensed and wanting a mobile...
after days of searching all online vendors I found the unit I wished for at Gigaparts for $329+. I had to pass due to some urgent bills, and have finally gotten back to the point where I think I could make a purchase....until I went price shopping  OUCH!
Seems the Kenwood TM-V71A has almost unilaterally increased in sales price $60+...since April '11. Anyone else notice a jump in ham radio related goods? off to QTH to search the ads.. 
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Check eham's classified adds you might find what you are looking for.
Here is the link I found my Icom ic-7000 there for a fairly good price. |
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I saw some used mobile rigs locally this weekend. These looked serious used, but still working.
$25 cheaper than the retail price of a new one, even with the addition of shipping, I didn't think it was much of a deal. I'll get a bonus check in August and I'll buy new. |
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i have never found a deal on a used radio anywhere. they seem to want retail prices for 3-4 yr old used rigs  Agreed. I patiently waited for a good used yaesu 8800 for almost a year. I finally broke down, drove up to AES cleveland and purchased a new one. I try to buy used most of the time, as shooting and radio aren't the cheapest of hobbies. Yet, I just don't understand why used radio equipment is so expensive. It makes more sense to just buy new if your only saving 75$ IMO. Just buy it. good luck |
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Quoted: Ya'll don't know where to look. I have only bought 2 new radios. All others were used. And I got what I considered good deals. Yaesu 857 for $450 ...817 for $400..TS-50 $350 Just gotta look hard and make an offer. please point me to where your finding those. qrz and the other big boards want damn near retail for 4-5 yr old rigs. |