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WHY, did the price on a new Icom 706MKIIG jump up $200???
Why? Its not like they came out with a new model or new features. Maybe I
missed some news or something ... or maybe Icom or the dealers are just shafting us hams. I mean, its not like they came out with some new features for the 706. Its the same ol 706MKIIG, just $200 more (new) |
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"Dave Schmidt" wrote in message ... Why? Its not like they came out with a new model or new features. Maybe I missed some news or something ... or maybe Icom or the dealers are just shafting us hams. I mean, its not like they came out with some new features for the 706. Its the same ol 706MKIIG, just $200 more (new) I talked with an Icom factory rep about this last month. It's all because of the ratio between the dollar and the yen. The dollar is now worth less than 108 yen, and projected to be down to as little as 98 yen within six months. $800 x 120 yen/$ = 96,000 yen $960 x 100 yen/$ = 96,000 yen Icom is still selling the 706MKIIG for the same price in yen, it just takes more dollars to buy it. |
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U.S. Dollar is getting weaker to other currencies.
"Dbu~`" wrote in message ... In article , "Dave Schmidt" wrote: Why? Its not like they came out with a new model or new features. Maybe I missed some news or something ... or maybe Icom or the dealers are just shafting us hams. I mean, its not like they came out with some new features for the 706. Its the same ol 706MKIIG, just $200 more (new) My guess is so they can lower it just before Dayton. -- |
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Has no effect on the price. If it did, all the other radios, Asian
products, det., would increase accordingly. Payment for the radios we purchase was made to Icom Japan by Icom America long ago. Van, KL7TDZ "type4" wrote in message .. . U.S. Dollar is getting weaker to other currencies. "Dbu~`" wrote in message ... In article , "Dave Schmidt" wrote: Why? Its not like they came out with a new model or new features. Maybe I missed some news or something ... or maybe Icom or the dealers are just shafting us hams. I mean, its not like they came out with some new features for the 706. Its the same ol 706MKIIG, just $200 more (new) My guess is so they can lower it just before Dayton. -- |
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Well then, I'll just be happy I got mine new for $800. Darn fine radio set.
"Keith V" wrote in message news Has no effect on the price. If it did, all the other radios, Asian products, det., would increase accordingly. Payment for the radios we purchase was made to Icom Japan by Icom America long ago. Van, KL7TDZ "type4" wrote in message .. . U.S. Dollar is getting weaker to other currencies. "Dbu~`" wrote in message ... In article , "Dave Schmidt" wrote: Why? Its not like they came out with a new model or new features. Maybe I missed some news or something ... or maybe Icom or the dealers are just shafting us hams. I mean, its not like they came out with some new features for the 706. Its the same ol 706MKIIG, just $200 more (new) My guess is so they can lower it just before Dayton. -- |
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Has no effect on the price. If it did, all the other radios, Asian products, det., would increase accordingly. Payment for the radios we purchase was made to Icom Japan by Icom America long ago. I guess I should point out that the Dollar has been declining against the Yen since "long ago" too. Ed K7AAT |
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On Tue, 12 Apr 2005 10:39:10 -0500, "Dave Schmidt"
wrote: Why? Its not like they came out with a new model or new features. Maybe I missed some news or something ... or maybe Icom or the dealers are just shafting us hams. I mean, its not like they came out with some new features for the 706. Its the same ol 706MKIIG, just $200 more (new) The price on the Yaesu FT-100d jumped about $200 just as it was being discontinued, in favor of the similar 857. Can't explain the logic of paying more for a discontinued rig... but look for a successor to the 706mkiig at Dayton or shortly after... I wouldn't buy a 706 right now, certainly not at its elevated price... Of course, Bush's cheaper dollar isn't helping things, either. bob k5qwg |
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The 706 replacement was announced two months ago - look for it at Dayton
along with a blowout of the 706mk2g. For a picture and additional info: http://www.qsl.net/ab4oj/icom/ic7000.html "Bob Miller" wrote in message ... On Tue, 12 Apr 2005 10:39:10 -0500, "Dave Schmidt" wrote: Why? Its not like they came out with a new model or new features. Maybe I missed some news or something ... or maybe Icom or the dealers are just shafting us hams. I mean, its not like they came out with some new features for the 706. Its the same ol 706MKIIG, just $200 more (new) The price on the Yaesu FT-100d jumped about $200 just as it was being discontinued, in favor of the similar 857. Can't explain the logic of paying more for a discontinued rig... but look for a successor to the 706mkiig at Dayton or shortly after... I wouldn't buy a 706 right now, certainly not at its elevated price... Of course, Bush's cheaper dollar isn't helping things, either. bob k5qwg |
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On Thu, 14 Apr 2005 12:02:32 GMT, "KA2CTN"
wrote: The 706 replacement was announced two months ago - look for it at Dayton along with a blowout of the 706mk2g. For a picture and additional info: http://www.qsl.net/ab4oj/icom/ic7000.html Connection refused... bob k5qwg |
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