[arm-allstar] Cheap BF-888s

[Buddy Brannan]

Is there a faster way to go through this other than contact the seller through "I didn't receive it"? 

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Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
Phone: 814-860-3194 
Mobile: 814-431-0962
Email: buddy at brannan.name




> On Mar 17, 2017, at 12:50 AM, David McGough via arm-allstar <arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:
> 
> 
> It's ashame that this was a scam, and so was an auction for UV-82 radios.  
> But, I got my funds back immediately via ebay's buyer protection.  In my
> situation, I was trying to get radios to give away as door prizes at club
> meetings.  Incidentally, I have had success with some earlier low-ball 
> auctions, so this wasn't too suspect....I guess the seller(s) realized 
> this, too.  Ho hum.
> 
> As the old adage goes: Every dollar saved is a dollar earned!
> 
> 
> 73, David KB4FXC
> 
> 
> On Thu, 16 Mar 2017, "Buddy Brannan via arm-allstar" wrote:
> 
>> Of course not, but who of us can't pass up a "good deal"? These sellers 
> had small, though positive, feedback ratings, as well as quantity limits. 
> It all looked pretty legit, if low ball priced. But yes, hams are cheap. 
> No question. 
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>> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
>> Phone: 814-860-3194 
>> Mobile: 814-431-0962
>> Email: buddy at brannan.name
>> 
>> 
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>>> On Mar 16, 2017, at 11:36 PM, Doug Crompton via arm-allstar <arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> The adage is "If it looks to good to be true it probably is"   Why are hams
>>> always so cheap. You know $11 or so US, the going price for BF888's is a
>>> bargain for what you get. Are you all really that poor you can't part with
>>> 2@$11 each and free shipping?
>>> 
>>> 
>>> https://www.amazon.com/BaoFeng-BF-888S-Two-Radio-2pcs/dp/B00ECW9DB4/ref=sr_1_1
>>> 
>>> BTW - as long as you are looking for something cheap here is an antenna
>>> that BF888 users should consider to get the RF away from the radio
>>> 
>>> https://www.aliexpress.com/item/UHF-400-470MHz-3DB-for-Baofeng-UV-82-UV-5R-BF-888S-Two-Way-Radio-SMA/32591108537.html
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> *73 Doug*
>>> 
>>> *WA3DSP*
>>> 
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