[HQRP] Re: [GQRP] Note from Miracle Antenna...

[K5BDZ@aol.com]

Robert and group

I must admit laughing at the thread(s) concerning the pricing of this and 
other ham products.  Having built two manufacturing firms (one sold) as well 
as a communications company, I can attest to the costs of bringing a quality 
product to market.

I also remember a ham radio "garage sale" - local expression meaning we 
collect all unwanted household items in our garage, put up  "garage sale" 
signs in the area, and sell all...usually very CHEAP.

A fellow ham and I had a ham radio garage sale in which he had a large box of 
aluminum panels and chassis, with a sign "FREE" on the box.  After 2 hours no 
ham had even looked through the box.  My friend was perplexed that no 
"frugal" hams would take a free item.  I explained "free" is not what hams 
want...they want a "good deal" or a "Steal!"...so he put a new sign reading 
"$.10 each"... and within 5 minutes some ham offered him $10.00 for the whole 
box!

Ahhh .... the many reasons and means to part a ham from his money!

To all clubs, small companies, and individuals who provide we hams with 
quality products, a Hearty THANKS! for all your persistance and patience!  
Where would we be without all of you?

Bill K5BDZ
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