I know of two hams that have dealt with this guy.

One person got an item, not as described, gave him neg feedback. The buyer
was immediately hit with a neg feedback.

Other person got a receiver, not as described (in fact the radio never even
worked!....description said it played fine).....that buyer fixed the radio
himself (having the knowledge and parts on hand to do so).

This seller seems to be taking a calculated chance that embellished
descriptions will provide higher bids and returns/complaints will be low
since he will hit you (the buyer) with neg feedback in a vindictive manner.
You can see the pattern/track record on his and the poor buyers' feedbacks.

There will be other R-8's out there, just keep your eyes open.

If you really want an R-8: go to QTH.com and place a "wanted to buy" ad for
free. I have done this repeatedly for items that I need and have had good
success with great prices.


"T. Early" wrote in message
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Anybody done business with this person?

Very restrictive "as is" policy and a significant number of recent
negs--but folks are still bidding.

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