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Post by oldgeezer on Sept 8, 2019 15:02:29 GMT -5
There is a lot of used junk vintage CB radios on ebay and most are listed for parts or not working. After buying two of these 'for parts or not working' CB radios myself the radios did not work. Also pictures mostly hide the true condition not showing dents or a bad re-paint job, thus ask a lot of questions before purchase. Many sellers find these CB sets at estate sales and know absolutely nothing about a CB radio.
I recommend buy 'pre owned' listed CB radios on ebay. Pre owned can be found by clicking on used on the left side of page under heading condition. Most sellers listing as 'pre owned' already are using a CB radio and those sellers absolutely know the operating condition of the radio. Also some state working CB in their listing. You can return a CB radio for any reason no matter if listed with no returns or sold as-is in the listing description per eBay new rules. If the seller refuses to respond after a week, eBay can be requested to step in and will personally refund your money for USA transactions. But, all of this is a hassle.
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Post by Sandbagger on Sept 8, 2019 16:46:26 GMT -5
There is a lot of used junk vintage CB radios on ebay and most are listed for parts or not working. After buying two of these 'for parts or not working' CB radios myself the radios did not work. Also pictures mostly hide the true condition not showing dents or a bad re-paint job, thus ask a lot of questions before purchase. Many sellers find these CB sets at estate sales and know absolutely nothing about a CB radio.
I recommend buy 'pre owned' listed CB radios on ebay. Pre owned can be found by clicking on used on the left side of page under heading condition. Most sellers listing as 'pre owned' already are using a CB radio and those sellers absolutely know the operating condition of the radio. Also some state working CB in their listing. You can return a CB radio for any reason no matter if listed with no returns or sold as-is in the listing description per eBay new rules. If the seller refuses to respond after a week, eBay can be requested to step in and will personally refund your money for USA transactions. But, all of this is a hassle. Ebay has become the last resort for finding vintage radios. Sellers know that they will be held to guarantee radios listed as working, so most list them as for parts or not working. YET they still list them for ridiculous prices for radios that are supposedly "not working". And then they rake you over the coals with shipping charges. I find that I have better luck with Facebook marketplace, Craig's List, and local hamfest/swap meets. At least when it's in an unknown condition, the seller is usually willing to let it go for $5 - $15, which is all a "parts" radio is worth to me.
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Post by cbrown on Sept 11, 2019 12:45:44 GMT -5
I find that I have better luck with Facebook marketplace, Craig's List, and local hamfest/swap meets. At least when it's in an unknown condition, the seller is usually willing to let it go for $5 - $15, which is all a "parts" radio is worth to me. Best way to find any equipment, trusting someone on the web is shaky at best.
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Post by cbrown on Sept 11, 2019 12:49:00 GMT -5
Many sellers find these CB sets at estate sales and know absolutely nothing about a CB radio. Also, many of the people who claim they bought the equipment they are selling from an 'estate sale' have been nowhere near an estate sale and just use that for an excuse to dump bad equipment.
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Post by 321 treeclimber on Sept 11, 2019 13:00:35 GMT -5
Trust no one. If you cant buy it from someone you know dont buy it. My new rule is simple. If you cant touch, taste, or smell it DO NOT BUY IT. If you must have one ask a crap load of questions and purchase it in a forum that allows you to return it, otherwise good luck with your crap shoot.
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Post by Sandbagger on Sept 11, 2019 15:34:05 GMT -5
I find that I have better luck with Facebook marketplace, Craig's List, and local hamfest/swap meets. At least when it's in an unknown condition, the seller is usually willing to let it go for $5 - $15, which is all a "parts" radio is worth to me. Best way to find any equipment, trusting someone on the web is shaky at best. Buying a questionable radio for $5 or $10 is one thing. Spending nearly what you can get a newer radio for is totally another.
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Post by oldgeezer on Sept 11, 2019 19:57:55 GMT -5
ebay is great for finding NOS vintage gear. Cannot go wrong with NOS (new old stock). I bought a new in box Uniden Washington CB from original buyer.
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Post by bobcat4109 on Sept 11, 2019 21:59:17 GMT -5
Trust no one. If you cant buy it from someone you know dont buy it. My new rule is simple. If you cant touch, taste, or smell it DO NOT BUY IT. If you must have one ask a crap load of questions and purchase it in a forum that allows you to return it, otherwise good luck with your crap shoot. Now now..... you trusted me!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by 321 treeclimber on Sept 12, 2019 7:59:12 GMT -5
You just seemed like a nice guy, hahahaha anyway you bought from me.
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Post by bobcat4109 on Sept 12, 2019 9:32:37 GMT -5
Which means you had to trust that I would send the money!
I am grateful that you did so.
It's time.... is coming!!!!!!!
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Post by 321 treeclimber on Sept 12, 2019 11:06:58 GMT -5
Good. Thats a good lookin radio. I may have an sbe power mic, handheld. Problem is it takes those rare 6.5v batteries.
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Post by ytradio on Sept 12, 2019 11:35:37 GMT -5
ebay is great for finding NOS vintage gear. Cannot go wrong with NOS (new old stock). I bought a new in box Uniden Washington CB from original buyer. But again, on eBay I could say a bag of dog poo was a new old stock radio.
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Post by Sandbagger on Sept 12, 2019 11:53:07 GMT -5
ebay is great for finding NOS vintage gear. Cannot go wrong with NOS (new old stock). I bought a new in box Uniden Washington CB from original buyer. But again, on eBay I could say a bag of dog poo was a new old stock radio. Exactly, and with scammers like Superhawk and his yellow table, I wouldn't trust anything to be truthful.
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Post by oldgeezer on Sept 12, 2019 16:07:04 GMT -5
You are right. eBay is trash. Bought a used President Washington- did not work. Sent it back. Now, ordered another new in box President Washington from eBay. Guess what, no transmit with new in box Washington. I will not buy any vintage CBs from eBay again new unused or used. If I ever upgrade it has to be new CB from a dealer with warranty.
BTW- I had a chance to compare Washington CB on AM receive to the Zachary. The Zachary is quieter thus can hear weaker signals better.
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Post by cbrown on Sept 18, 2019 11:42:14 GMT -5
ebay is great for finding NOS vintage gear. Cannot go wrong with NOS (new old stock). I bought a new in box Uniden Washington CB from original buyer. Not everything on Ebay that is called "NOS" is in fact "NOS". Prime example: Superhawkwss6. And there are many others that do the same thing. They'll give a BS story to you how it is NOS, but its not.
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Post by BBB on Oct 12, 2019 8:16:11 GMT -5
I buy & sell on eBay. I sell all items on eBay for PARTS whether they work or not. Have to due to big time scammer buyers that swap parts and want a refund. Think about both sides of the fence. I just don't expect to get near as much for the item as someone selling one as "Used" or "New" with an available refund. On a national scale, fleaBay is awesome for finding that unattainable radio that obviously is not made anymore. As I've stated before, it's gambling plain & simple. Sometimes you win, most of the time you loose. My suggestion is hone your electronic repair skills or expect to pay someone to restore operation to the item and please... can't we all just enjoy the radio hobby
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Post by TheStonerGuy on Oct 12, 2019 15:22:35 GMT -5
I've been screwed over enough after listing something as "Used" then having nefarious buyers make claims with PayPal that I'll only sell "Parts/Repair" now. While this may diminish the number of potential buyers I could have it really hasn't been an issue.
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Post by bobcat4109 on Oct 14, 2019 9:33:33 GMT -5
SO disappointing.....
I know this sounds all "pie in the sky" and all.....
But what on earth has happened to honesty? integrity?
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Post by TheStonerGuy on Oct 14, 2019 11:08:29 GMT -5
SO disappointing..... I know this sounds all "pie in the sky" and all..... But what on earth has happened to honesty? integrity?
I'm not sure 100% sure anything has changed. Percentage-wise there is probably the same ratio of honest/not-honest folks as we ever knew, but because we're now connected across the country by the Internet it just seems so much worse.
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Post by 321 treeclimber on Oct 14, 2019 20:10:15 GMT -5
Not everyone is cut out to be electro-wizbangers. I try but teaching old dogs new tricks aint easy and truthfully radio electronic diagnostics is tough enough for pros, way harder for the novice or hobbyist! I've learned a lot just using this forum, but in my attempts to use these new found little shreds of knowledge ive nearly destroyed nice pieces of equipment just do to lack of experience with soldering, using a multimeter or handling sensitive components and so on. What i would like to see is more radio shops open up so guys like me dont have to learn a new profession to maintain my hobby! I have not found one repair guy who doesn't say he's months out in repairs and be prepared to wait. IT SUCKS! I'm amazed at their back logs! Yet not one repair shop in all of upstate new york?...and I PAY! most guys our age, we've just had this conversation, 50s+ are willing and able to pay for repairs and even restorations. Look, i can wire a mic and identify a blown fuse,capacitor or burned resistor but traceing boards and knowing values can be easy for some one with the equipment and "time in the saddle". OPEN SOME MORE SHOPS! God knows i missed out cause the guys doing it claim more work than they can handle. 321
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Post by Sandbagger on Oct 15, 2019 13:56:29 GMT -5
Not everyone is cut out to be electro-wizbangers. I try but teaching old dogs new tricks aint easy and truthfully radio electronic diagnostics is tough enough for pros, way harder for the novice or hobbyist! I've learned a lot just using this forum, but in my attempts to use these new found little shreds of knowledge ive nearly destroyed nice pieces of equipment just do to lack of experience with soldering, using a multimeter or handling sensitive components and so on. What i would like to see is more radio shops open up so guys like me dont have to learn a new profession to maintain my hobby! I have not found one repair guy who doesn't say he's months out in repairs and be prepared to wait. IT SUCKS! I'm amazed at their back logs! Yet not one repair shop in all of upstate new york?...and I PAY! most guys our age, we've just had this conversation, 50s+ are willing and able to pay for repairs and even restorations. Look, i can wire a mic and identify a blown fuse,capacitor or burned resistor but traceing boards and knowing values can be easy for some one with the equipment and "time in the saddle". OPEN SOME MORE SHOPS! God knows i missed out cause the guys doing it claim more work than they can handle. 321 Interesting...... Based on much feedback, I get the impression that CB radio is dying. Fewer local groups, and even my own area is pretty much dead except for certain nights where we come out of the woodwork. But it would seem that someone out there is keeping the radio shops alive, at least in some areas. Maybe in 5 or 6 years, when I retire, I might start repairing radios again, assuming there is any sort of demand left by then.....
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Post by 321 treeclimber on Oct 15, 2019 13:58:37 GMT -5
Sandbagger you must be kidding!
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Post by Sandbagger on Oct 15, 2019 14:21:32 GMT -5
Sandbagger you must be kidding! I'm long past the age for "Kid-ding". Now I'm looking forward to Grandkid-ding"
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Post by 321 treeclimber on Oct 15, 2019 18:40:56 GMT -5
Hahaha good for you. Get all them grand kids on the cb as soon as they can gurgle and coo.
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Post by 321 treeclimber on Oct 16, 2019 11:35:53 GMT -5
I just did a random calling out of a list of 42 so called electronic shops that came up when i googled cb repair shops in upstate ny. Out of them i actually spoke with seven out of ten that I called. None of which had a trained or experienced cb/amateur radio tech. None. In fairness all said they would take in the repairs,no guarantees. This is my point...when i call my buddy who does tube radio repairs, he says "at best three months". Am i missing some thing here? It would seem a great business right now!....
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Post by TheStonerGuy on Oct 16, 2019 12:14:48 GMT -5
Hahaha good for you. Get all them grand kids on the cb as soon as they can gurgle and coo. I just sent my youngest son a pair of older 3 ch. walkie-talkies to use with my grandson (prepping him for a life of RF)
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Post by ytradio on Oct 16, 2019 13:25:53 GMT -5
It's even hard to find a tech for ham radios. About 15 years ago I took a Kenwood to Universal, the one and only technician that worked there was off on extended illness. I finally did find someone to look at it, and was told it would be months be for it could be worked on. What I have been hearing the other guys say on the air is that it is worse now.
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Post by cbrown on Oct 16, 2019 13:39:38 GMT -5
most guys our age, we've just had this conversation, 50s+ are willing and able to pay for repairs and even restorations. 321 For a number of years I was restoring microphones, in my spare time. Demand wasn't 'big', but I was busy enough. But then people starting demanding I do their equipment faster that I preferred to, and I just stopped taking work. Plus my supply of elements I used to replace bad mic elements started to dry up and get way too expensive for the ones that were available. Not sure with todays 'need it tomorrow' attitude a radio repair business would work.
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Post by ytradio on Oct 16, 2019 13:45:30 GMT -5
most guys our age, we've just had this conversation, 50s+ are willing and able to pay for repairs and even restorations. 321 For a number of years I was restoring microphones, in my spare time. Demand wasn't 'big', but I was busy enough. But then people starting demanding I do their equipment faster that I preferred to, and I just stopped taking work. Plus my supply of elements I used to replace bad mic elements started to dry up and get way too expensive for the ones that were available. Not sure with todays 'need it tomorrow' attitude a radio repair business would work. Yea, the same thing with couple friends of mine. One built custom knives, and the other did taxidermy. They were both part time hobby sort of affairs. But the type of people you are referring to, ruined it for them, and they quit.
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Post by Sandbagger on Oct 16, 2019 17:18:56 GMT -5
most guys our age, we've just had this conversation, 50s+ are willing and able to pay for repairs and even restorations. 321 For a number of years I was restoring microphones, in my spare time. Demand wasn't 'big', but I was busy enough. But then people starting demanding I do their equipment faster that I preferred to, and I just stopped taking work. Plus my supply of elements I used to replace bad mic elements started to dry up and get way too expensive for the ones that were available. Not sure with todays 'need it tomorrow' attitude a radio repair business would work. I had similar experiences when I was repairing radios for the locals. The workload grew quicker than I could keep up with, for the limited free time I had to do it. When people started giving me grief over lengthening turn around time, and with the birth of my daughter, I just threw in the towel and walked away. I had also changed in my opinion of "peaking" radios, and refused to "clip and peak" and turn radios into splatter boxes. If I ever decide to get back into it, I will stick to repairs and restorations only.
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