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[FS] KX3

For sale KX3-F (SN 5520) in very good condition with the following: KXFL3, KXAT3, KXBC3, KX3-2M-AT, KXPD3, MH3, XG50 (assembled), KXUSB cable, KX3-PCKT accessory cable set, PAE-Kx31 heatsink, SideKX panels and cover, orange Pelican 1200 padded case, The Nifty! Mini-Manual for KX3 Plus Options, The Elecraft KX3 book (marked) by Fred Cady - KE7X, power cable 18AWG with right angle plug (E850524). Payment via PayPal. CONUS only. $1400 shipped. If interested, please contact me offline via email of BobK8RL at AOL. BobK8RL
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Don Wilhelm

Re: [FS] KX3

I fail to understand why some hams restrict shipping to CONUS only.

Hawaii and Alaska are US states, and Puerto Rico is a US Possession
(whose people are US citizens).

Shipping (particularly by USPS Flat Rate) is no different than shipping
to a neighboring state.

Why restrict your market by specifying CONUS which excludes HI, AK and
Peurto Rico.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 1/1/2019 2:12 PM, Bob via Elecraft wrote:
CONUS only.
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Charlie T, K3ICH

Re: [FS] KX3

Yes, that's true for a post card or letter, but Priority Mail rates as well as Parcel Post, or whatever it's called nowadays, increase with distance.

And very obviously with UPS or FedEx Ground.
By offering CONUS shipping, you are NOT saying you won't ship outside that range, it's just that it'll cost more.

Don't get me started on shipping to Canada !!!

73, Charlie k3ICH

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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [FS] KX3

I fail to understand why some hams restrict shipping to CONUS only.

Hawaii and Alaska are US states, and Puerto Rico is a US Possession (whose people are US citizens).

Shipping (particularly by USPS Flat Rate) is no different than shipping to a neighboring state.

Why restrict your market by specifying CONUS which excludes HI, AK and Peurto Rico.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 1/1/2019 2:12 PM, Bob via Elecraft wrote:
CONUS only.
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Don Wilhelm

Re: [FS] KX3

Charlie,

If it fits into a USPS Flat Rate box (and a KX3 will nicely), the price
is the same no matter what the distance - if it fits, it ships.

Shipping to (or from) Canada (or any other non-US country) should always
use USPS - both UPS and FedEx collect "brokerage fees" at the
destination. I am not sure about DHL.

Yes, I have done a LOT of shipping via USPS Priority mail. It is wise
to weigh the package and consult the USPS postage calculator to
determine the best method - Flat Rate or regular Priority.
Flat Rate must use the right box, but regular Priority will go in a box
up to 12 x 12 x 12 inches with no increase in price. Greater than 12
inches in any dimension will incur an additional fee.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 1/1/2019 4:11 PM, Charlie T wrote:
> Yes, that's true for a post card or letter, but Priority Mail rates as well as Parcel Post, or whatever it's called nowadays, increase with distance.
>
> And very obviously with UPS or FedEx Ground.
> By offering CONUS shipping, you are NOT saying you won't ship outside that range, it's just that it'll cost more.
>
> Don't get me started on shipping to Canada !!!
>
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W2xj

Re: [FS] KX3

In reply to this post by Charlie T, K3ICH

Sounds phobic to me. I ship to Canada all the time. No different than shipping anywhere else.

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> On Jan 1, 2019, at 4:11 PM, Charlie T <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Yes, that's true for a post card or letter, but Priority Mail rates as well as Parcel Post, or whatever it's called nowadays, increase with distance.
>
> And very obviously with UPS or FedEx Ground.
> By offering CONUS shipping, you are NOT saying you won't ship outside that range, it's just that it'll cost more.
>
> Don't get me started on shipping to Canada !!!
>
> 73, Charlie k3ICH
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [hidden email] <[hidden email]> On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
> Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2019 2:58 PM
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [FS] KX3
>
> I fail to understand why some hams restrict shipping to CONUS only.
>
> Hawaii and Alaska are US states, and Puerto Rico is a US Possession (whose people are US citizens).
>
> Shipping (particularly by USPS Flat Rate) is no different than shipping to a neighboring state.
>
> Why restrict your market by specifying CONUS which excludes HI, AK and Peurto Rico.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 1/1/2019 2:12 PM, Bob via Elecraft wrote:
> CONUS only.
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Bill K9YEQ

Re: [FS] KX3

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Great comment, Don. Good for all to know. Should be sent US only!

73,
Bill
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-----Original Message-----
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [FS] KX3

I fail to understand why some hams restrict shipping to CONUS only.

Hawaii and Alaska are US states, and Puerto Rico is a US Possession (whose people are US citizens).

Shipping (particularly by USPS Flat Rate) is no different than shipping to a neighboring state.

Why restrict your market by specifying CONUS which excludes HI, AK and Peurto Rico.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 1/1/2019 2:12 PM, Bob via Elecraft wrote:
CONUS only.
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NK7Z

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Hi Bill,
I suspect it is because they are not aware of this... Keep posting it,
it will change minds...

73s and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
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On 1/1/19 3:58 PM, Bill Johnson wrote:

> Great comment, Don. Good for all to know. Should be sent US only!
>
> 73,
> Bill
> K9YEQ
>
> https://wrj-tech.com/
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [hidden email] <[hidden email]> On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
> Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 1:58 PM
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [FS] KX3
>
> I fail to understand why some hams restrict shipping to CONUS only.
>
> Hawaii and Alaska are US states, and Puerto Rico is a US Possession (whose people are US citizens).
>
> Shipping (particularly by USPS Flat Rate) is no different than shipping to a neighboring state.
>
> Why restrict your market by specifying CONUS which excludes HI, AK and Peurto Rico.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 1/1/2019 2:12 PM, Bob via Elecraft wrote:
> CONUS only.
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Carl-N8VZ

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I used to think the same way. I would say simply, “price includes shipping to any US address.” Then I sold a Kenwood rig to a ham in Hawai’i and the shipping via USPS was astronomical. It was too big for a flat rate box. And, I’m not actually sure the flat rate to Hawai’i is the same as to CONUS. At any rate, to be safe I now say “price includes shipping to CONUS.” I’ll negotiate individually with any Alaskan, Puerto Rican, or Hawai’ian potential buyer.

73,

Carl

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> On Jan 1, 2019, at 6:58 PM, Bill Johnson <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Great comment, Don. Good for all to know. Should be sent US only!
>
> 73,
> Bill
> K9YEQ
>
> https://wrj-tech.com/
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [hidden email] <[hidden email]> On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
> Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 1:58 PM
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [FS] KX3
>
> I fail to understand why some hams restrict shipping to CONUS only.
>
> Hawaii and Alaska are US states, and Puerto Rico is a US Possession (whose people are US citizens).
>
> Shipping (particularly by USPS Flat Rate) is no different than shipping to a neighboring state.
>
> Why restrict your market by specifying CONUS which excludes HI, AK and Peurto Rico.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 1/1/2019 2:12 PM, Bob via Elecraft wrote:
> CONUS only.
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W2xj

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It seems easier to quote price without any shipping. Negotiate that separately. Some of us do not like USPS for some valid reasons. Others might be biased against UPS or FEDEX UMMV.

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> On Jan 1, 2019, at 10:19 PM, Carl Jón Denbow <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> I used to think the same way. I would say simply, “price includes shipping to any US address.” Then I sold a Kenwood rig to a ham in Hawai’i and the shipping via USPS was astronomical. It was too big for a flat rate box. And, I’m not actually sure the flat rate to Hawai’i is the same as to CONUS. At any rate, to be safe I now say “price includes shipping to CONUS.” I’ll negotiate individually with any Alaskan, Puerto Rican, or Hawai’ian potential buyer.
>
> 73,
>
> Carl
>
> Sent from my iPhone
> ===========================
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>
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>> On Jan 1, 2019, at 6:58 PM, Bill Johnson <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> Great comment, Don. Good for all to know. Should be sent US only!
>>
>> 73,
>> Bill
>> K9YEQ
>>
>> https://wrj-tech.com/
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: [hidden email] <[hidden email]> On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 1:58 PM
>> To: [hidden email]
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [FS] KX3
>>
>> I fail to understand why some hams restrict shipping to CONUS only.
>>
>> Hawaii and Alaska are US states, and Puerto Rico is a US Possession (whose people are US citizens).
>>
>> Shipping (particularly by USPS Flat Rate) is no different than shipping to a neighboring state.
>>
>> Why restrict your market by specifying CONUS which excludes HI, AK and Peurto Rico.
>>
>> 73,
>> Don W3FPR
>>
>> On 1/1/2019 2:12 PM, Bob via Elecraft wrote:
>> CONUS only.
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Bob McGraw - K4TAX

Re: [FS] KX3

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I always sell for a price and state that the buyer pays packing and
shipping charges. I don't recall ever loosing a sale due to those
terms. I use a commercial packing service and can always quote the
packing and shipping charges once the destination is known.

In general I find USPS Priority is less expensive and faster than UPS
ground or Fed-X ground.   I shipped my K3S to Elecraft via USPS
Priority. It took 3 days from the time I dropped it at the Post Office
on a Wednesday and was delivered on Friday.    Once repaired, it was
shipped to me via UPS ground which took 9 days, of which it sat in a
UPS distribution center for 3 days.   I'm not bashing UPS, just stating
the facts.

I sold my Collins 32S1 transmitter to a fellow in Australia.   He paid
$425 for the item and the shipping and packing charges was $375, for a
total of $800 USD.    Expensive transmitter! But I guess he wanted it
real bad.

73

Bob, K4TAX

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The problem with USPS if you live in an apartment is that they drop the box at the door. Many packages are stolen.

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> On Jan 1, 2019, at 11:06 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> I always sell for a price and state that the buyer pays packing and shipping charges. I don't recall ever loosing a sale due to those terms. I use a commercial packing service and can always quote the packing and shipping charges once the destination is known.
>
> In general I find USPS Priority is less expensive and faster than UPS ground or Fed-X ground. I shipped my K3S to Elecraft via USPS Priority. It took 3 days from the time I dropped it at the Post Office on a Wednesday and was delivered on Friday. Once repaired, it was shipped to me via UPS ground which took 9 days, of which it sat in a UPS distribution center for 3 days. I'm not bashing UPS, just stating the facts.
>
> I sold my Collins 32S1 transmitter to a fellow in Australia. He paid $425 for the item and the shipping and packing charges was $375, for a total of $800 USD. Expensive transmitter! But I guess he wanted it real bad.
>
> 73
>
> Bob, K4TAX
>
>
>
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K9MA

Re: [FS] KX3

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On 1/1/2019 22:06, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
> I always sell for a price and state that the buyer pays packing and
> shipping charges. I don't recall ever losing a sale due to those terms.

I've recently been selling lots of stuff for the widow of a SK. While
I've been trying to negotiate the prices exclusive of shipping, many
potential buyers insist on a price with shipping, so I have to
repeatedly calculate shipping costs for them. This takes a lot of time,
and often I never hear from them again. (And I'm getting nothing out of
it except work.) I'm thinking of posting the weight and dimensions of
the box, and a not telling them to figure it out themselves. So, please
realize that many sellers aren't in it for the money, and don't owe you
shipping services.

73,

Scott K9MA

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K9MA

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Correction: "and a note telling them..."

On 1/1/2019 22:58, K9MA wrote:

> On 1/1/2019 22:06, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
>> I always sell for a price and state that the buyer pays packing and
>> shipping charges. I don't recall ever losing a sale due to those
>> terms.
>
> I've recently been selling lots of stuff for the widow of a SK. While
> I've been trying to negotiate the prices exclusive of shipping, many
> potential buyers insist on a price with shipping, so I have to
> repeatedly calculate shipping costs for them. This takes a lot of
> time, and often I never hear from them again. (And I'm getting nothing
> out of it except work.) I'm thinking of posting the weight and
> dimensions of the box, and a note telling them to figure it out
> themselves. So, please realize that many sellers aren't in it for the
> money, and don't owe you shipping services.
>
> 73,
>
> Scott K9MA
>

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