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"Michael A. Terrell" wrote in message
... "John S." wrote: Internet based sales have a huge advantage over in-place sales like Dayton. Ebay and other sales sites can as we all know bring sellers from around the world at any time of the day. It just isn't possible to get that kind of coverage at an arena in Ohio. E-bay and other on line auctions can never replace spotting a part or piece of equipment you need that isn't worth the dealers time to list, or would cost too much to ship. More than once I've asked about something and was told to take it, so they didn't have to haul it home. I've never seen an E-bay listing giving something away, and paying the shipping to your door. -- Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to prove it. Member of DAV #85. Michael A. Terrell Central Florida You have a point there - not that I totally agree with the poster you replied to. I've had some real bargains "handed" to me so they didn't have to be hauled home. Actually, each venue has its own place in life. Problem with Dayton and other hamfests is between fuel costs and so on - there are more and more factors involved keeping people away. Ham radio itself isn't what it used to be. Then, some clubs who've had them - as I've heard it - had inner battles as to how things are to be done and so on. So club politics played a part along the line. I'm sure we could list many reasons for failures as they're being seen. Question is, who has the "answers"? Times are changing. Things change with time and I see it here in my own town - People DO NOT like change. I'm sorry to see some things go too - but there's not much you can do about some things. |
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