"Gary V. Deutschmann, Sr." wrote in message
...

Same reason prices are different at different places on almost
everything. WHATEVER THE MARKET WILL BEAR!

Why is plain salt $1.69 at Kroger and .98 at WalMart?

Why is soda at retail pricing normally 21 cents for 12 ounces at a
store or $2.24 per gallon retail if you look at it that way. But at a
restaurant (who buys it wholesale also, just as the store does) why do
they sell it for over $17.00 per gallon? Any price over 99 cents,
which represents 1000% markup is extortion on soda products!


My experience with the IC-2100H:

Had to replace a failing (25 year old) packet link radio.
Checked eBay, they were selling for $150 - $180 "New In Box".
Checked HRO, AES, etc. on the web.
Prices were $149 - $169 plus shipping.
Drove to Portland HRO, asked about price.
Store owner checked computer, looked at the big
pile of 2100Hs on the shelf, picked up a box, put it
on the counter and said "How about $135?".

Of course I bought some other stuff as well ;-)

--

... Hank

http://horedson.home.att.net
http://w0rli.home.att.net

On Wed, 30 Jun 2004 17:14:07 +0200, "Thierry" Answer direct via
http://www.astrosurf.com/lombry/post.htm wrote:

I suspect a problem of currency, but the dealer refuses to explain and keep
a deep fog around its advertisings.
Not smart. I prefer to go away, for example to CHQ...

Hi Thierry,

Manufacturer builds and sells (on average) to distributor (CHQ,
durhamradio, or Joe's Tap Dancing Academy) for $300. Manufacturer who
also advertises, offers MSRP (Manufacturer's "suggested" retail price)
or $599. This is only a "suggestion" but it establishes the "market
price."

Distributor #1 can sell for this price (customer pays the price
because that is what is advertised). Distributor #2 can sell for
more (customer tries to go to Manufacturer instead but is told to buy
through Distributor). Distributor #3 can sell for less (customer
abandons Distributors #1 and #2 like you). Everyone sells antennas
and is happy.

Soon Distributor #2 sells less than others and goes out of business
unless he has no bid contract to sell antennas for Halliburton.
Distributor #2 pays kick-back to Halliburton. Halliburton charges the
Taxpayer more money for "handling fees" and is twice as happy.
Congress over-appropriates funds for black project that Halliburton is
managing (for a fee) without oversight; and the price of the antenna
(on average) rises to $1200. $120 (10%) finds its way back into the
pockets of Republicans and they are happy. Instead of spending it to
generate local jobs, they put their money into off-shore investments
that are tax sheltered companies holding government contracts, and the
cycle starts all over again (happier yet).

Explanation: Capitalism (or the zero job growth economic boom).

73's
Richard Clark, KB7QHC

On Wed, 30 Jun 2004 17:14:07 +0200, "Thierry" Answer direct via
http://www.astrosurf.com/lombry/post.htm wrote:

I suspect a problem of currency, but the dealer refuses to explain and keep
a deep fog around its advertisings.
Not smart. I prefer to go away, for example to CHQ...

Hi Thierry,

Manufacturer builds and sells (on average) to distributor (CHQ,
durhamradio, or Joe's Tap Dancing Academy) for $300. Manufacturer who
also advertises, offers MSRP (Manufacturer's "suggested" retail price)
or $599. This is only a "suggestion" but it establishes the "market
price."

Distributor #1 can sell for this price (customer pays the price
because that is what is advertised). Distributor #2 can sell for
more (customer tries to go to Manufacturer instead but is told to buy
through Distributor). Distributor #3 can sell for less (customer
abandons Distributors #1 and #2 like you). Everyone sells antennas
and is happy.

Soon Distributor #2 sells less than others and goes out of business
unless he has no bid contract to sell antennas for Halliburton.
Distributor #2 pays kick-back to Halliburton. Halliburton charges the
Taxpayer more money for "handling fees" and is twice as happy.
Congress over-appropriates funds for black project that Halliburton is
managing (for a fee) without oversight; and the price of the antenna
(on average) rises to $1200. $120 (10%) finds its way back into the
pockets of Republicans and they are happy. Instead of spending it to
generate local jobs, they put their money into off-shore investments
that are tax sheltered companies holding government contracts, and the
cycle starts all over again (happier yet).

Explanation: Capitalism (or the zero job growth economic boom).

73's
Richard Clark, KB7QHC

On Wed, 30 Jun 2004 16:32:23 +0200, "Thierry" Answer direct via
http://www.astrosurf.com/lombry/post.htm wrotd:

Hi,

Compare these prices for the Cuschcraft MA5B :
http://www.durhamradio.com/cushcraft-ma5b.htm $599

http://www.chq-inc.com/asp/details.a...=MA5B&man=cush, less than $400

The first deny any eplanations, so someone could help me to understand why
Keith sold this antenna at such a price...

Thanks in advance.

73
Thierry


HRO - $339.95 free shipping

On Wed, 30 Jun 2004 16:32:23 +0200, "Thierry" Answer direct via
http://www.astrosurf.com/lombry/post.htm wrotd:

Hi,

Compare these prices for the Cuschcraft MA5B :
http://www.durhamradio.com/cushcraft-ma5b.htm $599

http://www.chq-inc.com/asp/details.a...=MA5B&man=cush, less than $400

The first deny any eplanations, so someone could help me to understand why
Keith sold this antenna at such a price...

Thanks in advance.

73
Thierry


HRO - $339.95 free shipping

The first dealer is based in Canada and the second is in the USA

$599 Canadian = $446 US

:-)G R I N :-)

73,
Chip N1IR

The first dealer is based in Canada and the second is in the USA

$599 Canadian = $446 US

:-)G R I N :-)

73,
Chip N1IR

Why are you picking on Haliburton? You think they are the only ones
doing this? Don't you remember the $600 toilet seats and $75 hammers from
decades ago? ....

grin


Ed

Why are you picking on Haliburton? You think they are the only ones
doing this? Don't you remember the $600 toilet seats and $75 hammers from
decades ago? ....

grin


Ed

Thierry wrote:

Hi,

Compare these prices for the Cuschcraft MA5B :
http://www.durhamradio.com/cushcraft-ma5b.htm $599

http://www.chq-inc.com/asp/details.a...=MA5B&man=cush, less than $400

The first deny any eplanations, so someone could help me to understand why
Keith sold this antenna at such a price...

Thanks in advance.

73
Thierry



Look at the Durham Radio home page - It states clearly (in red yet)

"Please Note: Unless otherwise stated,
all prices are listed in Canadian Funds."

400USD is pretty close to 600Can.

Dave