[arm-allstar] Cheap BF-888s

[David McGough]

All I did was to go to the "I didn't receive it" link and say I didn't get 
them and it looks like a scam. I had funds back in my paypal account in 
less than 30 minutes.



On Fri, 17 Mar 2017, "Buddy Brannan via arm-allstar" wrote:

> Is there a faster way to go through this other than contact the seller through "I didn't receive it"? 
> 
> --
> 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. 
> >> 
> >> --
> >> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
> >> Phone: 814-860-3194 
> >> Mobile: 814-431-0962
> >> Email: buddy at brannan.name
> >> 
> >> 
> >> 
> >> 
> >>> 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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