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Why are these XG-100p priced soo differently?

Mogley

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Im looking into buying an XG-100p but these prices are sooo different for the same radio. They all say all band. Is there something blatantly obvious in the price but I'm missing on to why some of these are $100s of dollars cheaper.

Can someone help me understand?


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It all depends on entitlements. Option 50 disables wideband in UHF, not many can live with that if they are buying for amateur radio. Also, Sunny Communications (Used Radios) actually goes through each radio, documents entitlements, and makes sure things are working (they are a reputable radio shop). Some also just toss it on ebay at high prices hoping someone will buy it for stupid money.
 
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Mogley said:
Im looking into buying an XG-100p but these prices are sooo different for the same radio. They all say all band. Is there something blatantly obvious in the price but I'm missing on to why some of these are $100s of dollars cheaper.

Can someone help me understand?


Thanks.
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I've purchased from Sunny before. I'd go with them over some random dude on e-Bay. Even if the prices were reversed. Sunny/used-radios.com has a pretty good return policy. With e-Bay you never really know what the seller is going to do.
 
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Ive also seen "XG-100" whats the difference between a P and non P?
 
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P is portable, M is mobile, not listed just make sure you review the listing description and photos.
 
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Some people want phase II and encryption and those are pricy options from the factory. Most 100Ps I’ve seen will not do wide and for GMRS or 70cm amateur and that can be a hassle to get these days. It’s also nice to get a newer radio and a screen shot of the hardware revision will help with that. Rev 20 is newer compared to rev 13, etc.

Or people in the know shop for the cheapest but very clean looking late model 100P with little or no options knowing someone can add them later for a small fee.
 
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Prices are mostly about features. I wouldn't expect to pay much for one with no UHF or phase 2.
Even loaded, XG series are cheaper than Motorola APX.
 
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