"VHFRadioBuff" wrote in message
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I'm not shopping for one. The two "big" dealers are charging $949.95 for
the
FT-100D. Since the FT-100D isn't be manufactured anymore, you'd think
they'd
keep the price down so they can clear out their stock!

Actually, they're not allowed to. Clearout, rebates, and such are controlled
solely with the permission from the manufacturers. It's part of the
licensing agreement between the wholesalers and the end-retailers.
Technically, the dealers aren't supposed to sell anything at a discounted
rate past the expiration date of the rebate (however most smaller retailer
do by backdating the sales). AES and HRO do not.

This is why I always purchase from the little guy. When buying from them,
there's much more flexibility and it isn't always about *price* or
*shipping*. Sometimes the personal advise is worth big $$$$.

When's the last time someone at HRO or AES gave you a bad review on a Yaesu,
Kenwood, or Icom radio?................Like never. Most of the little guys
will give you their opinion, good or bad

73 de Paul