Michael Moore wrote:

N8KDV wrote:


GlennS wrote:


On Sat, 21 Feb 2004 08:09:24 -0500, N8KDV
wrote:


But as far as the slender blond with the high heels
goes, I've seen her there and she's one of the hottest ladies in
amateur radio, but I don't think she has a license. She's probably in
her 40's.

That would be Barb Osterman... She is KC8VWI

Is this her? If so, you're right!
http://www.universal-radio.com/tour1.html
http://www.universal-radio.com/tour2.html


Of course I'm right! You should have seen her about 18 years ago!

LOL. That picture was her about 20-30 years ago.

No, it's not... those pictures are of much more recent vintage than 20-30
years ago... guaranteed.

Steve
Holland, MI
Drake R7, R8 and R8B

http://www.iserv.net/~n8kdv/dxpage.htm

Michael Moore wrote:

Dave Holford wrote:

Tom Welch wrote:

I bought a new radio from Universal Radio
and got a radio that didn't work and was a
return from a prior sale.

THe people at Universal Radio restock used
radios and sell them as new.

**** UNIVERSAL RADIO, I will never do business
with these crooks again.

Tom Welch




Not bad, 90% approval.
Sounds like they can be trusted to do a good job.

LOL. I have a similar experience to Tom's. Why go with an
apparent "90% approval rating" when you can go with a 100%
approval rating, i.e. try Grove Enterprises or AES.

Grove does not resell returned merchandise as new. It goes to 'Bob's
Bargin Bin'.


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In article , N8KDV says...



Michael Moore wrote:

N8KDV wrote:


GlennS wrote:


On Sat, 21 Feb 2004 08:09:24 -0500, N8KDV
wrote:


But as far as the slender blond with the high heels
goes, I've seen her there and she's one of the hottest ladies in
amateur radio, but I don't think she has a license. She's probably in
her 40's.

That would be Barb Osterman... She is KC8VWI

Is this her? If so, you're right!
http://www.universal-radio.com/tour1.html
http://www.universal-radio.com/tour2.html


Of course I'm right! You should have seen her about 18 years ago!

LOL. That picture was her about 20-30 years ago.

I banged her last week.

You ask w

starman wrote:

Michael Moore wrote:

Dave Holford wrote:

Tom Welch wrote:


I bought a new radio from Universal Radio
and got a radio that didn't work and was a
return from a prior sale.

THe people at Universal Radio restock used
radios and sell them as new.

**** UNIVERSAL RADIO, I will never do business
with these crooks again.

Tom Welch




Not bad, 90% approval.
Sounds like they can be trusted to do a good job.

LOL. I have a similar experience to Tom's. Why go with an
apparent "90% approval rating" when you can go with a 100%
approval rating, i.e. try Grove Enterprises or AES.


Grove does not resell returned merchandise as new. It goes to 'Bob's
Bargin Bin'.

Exactly.

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Always courteous service, knowledge sales staff, fast delivery
Two thumbs up (:-)

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N8KDV wrote in message ...
William wrote:

They've also got a thing for that young lady with the short dress and high
heels sitting in front of the radios in their showroom. Her photograph has
been in every single catalog I've received (for years). Universal says
they've been in business since 1942 and I have to wonder at this point if
that same photograph has been in the catalog throughout all that time.
Indeed, that "young woman" could be 70-80 years old today. However, the
dress, hair style, and style of high heels, suggests the picture was taken
in the 70's, which means she may only be 40-50 years old. :-)

Universal is a couple miles from my home. I've bought small items
from them, but have never ordered by mail any radio, so did not
comment on topic. But as far as the slender blond with the high heels
goes, I've seen her there and she's one of the hottest ladies in
amateur radio, but I don't think she has a license. She's probably in
her 40's.

That would be Barb Osterman... She is KC8VWI

Steve
Holland, MI
Drake R7, R8 and R8B

Ham Radio sure is busting out all over!

What is the Djibouti card on your site?

bb

William wrote:

N8KDV wrote in message ...
William wrote:

They've also got a thing for that young lady with the short dress and high
heels sitting in front of the radios in their showroom. Her photograph has
been in every single catalog I've received (for years). Universal says
they've been in business since 1942 and I have to wonder at this point if
that same photograph has been in the catalog throughout all that time.
Indeed, that "young woman" could be 70-80 years old today. However, the
dress, hair style, and style of high heels, suggests the picture was taken
in the 70's, which means she may only be 40-50 years old. :-)

Universal is a couple miles from my home. I've bought small items
from them, but have never ordered by mail any radio, so did not
comment on topic. But as far as the slender blond with the high heels
goes, I've seen her there and she's one of the hottest ladies in
amateur radio, but I don't think she has a license. She's probably in
her 40's.

That would be Barb Osterman... She is KC8VWI

Steve
Holland, MI
Drake R7, R8 and R8B

Ham Radio sure is busting out all over!

What is the Djibouti card on your site?

It's a QSL from Radio Djibouti.

I was fortunate (or was it unfortunate) enough to visit Djibouti in 1979. Quite the experience.
No, I didn't hear them on SW then, but I did hear them on MW.



bb

they are very good on returns, my friend bought a used antenna from
them, sent it back and they did not charge him a restocking fee.


there is one dealer www.radios4you.com /(electronic-specialties on eBay)
that does not give refunds under most situations.

from their website:

5. All Sales Final. Sorry we do not offer a satisfaction warranty and do
not accept returns. Reasonable attempts will be made to provide an
upgrade solution if requested and the original product is returned in
new condition. A 25% restocking fee will be deducted for returns without
explicit e-mail approval.





Rusty in Louisville wrote:
I would like to get some opinions about
Universal Radio, Inc., located in Reynoldsburg, Ohio.

My reason for asking is they seem to never ship on time
and always have to back order, sometimes taking 30 days
or more to back order.

Rusty in Louisville

Mark S. Holden wrote:
Dan Conti wrote:

Based on the responses here, you have been lucky, and are in the
minority.


I dunno, the first several people who posted all reported good results
dealing with Universal - then a day or so later people with complaints
started posting.

It probably depends on what you're ordering.

It probably also depends on how you deal with them.

If the first question you ask is "what's your best price" you give the
impression rock bottom price is more important to you than good service,
and you're not likely to become a loyal customer.

If you talk down to them, they're not likely to enjoy helping you.

If you're friendly and reasonable, most people will put a little extra
effort into trying to reciprocate.

Reasonable advice for sure, but in my experience, Universal
does:
(a) ship out returned radios (even with wear marks) as new; and
(b) lie about their stock situation.

In the purchases involved, I accepted their posted Web
price, i.e. no hagling (sp?), and certainly never talked
down to them.

Of course, one is just as likely to get a *new* radio as
opposed to a returned radio from Universal -- it all depends
on the status of their returns, I would think. (If your
feeling lucky, go ahead and throw the dice.)

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M2

Mike Maghakian wrote:

they are very good on returns, my friend bought a used antenna from
them, sent it back and they did not charge him a restocking fee.

This makes sense and may explain why so many are receiving
returned goods as new items.

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M2