palmerjrusa
Member
More expensive than I thought it would be...
More expensive than I thought it would be...
palmerjrusa
Member
Just spoke to an HRO rep, he confirmed delivery end of July, beginning of August...
Yeah...$560 U.S.A. price versus $320-$380 in Japan, depending on where you shop. Is there some kind of massive tariff I am unaware of? I would pay around $300 due to its devastating lack of a keypad for direct frequency entry on a receiver.
palmerjrusa
Member
Is it though?
My IC-R3 was $599.00 when it was released way back in the 1990s.
Allowing for inflation etc...
Something to think about…seems like the R3 was way overpriced.
Where was it sold for $320-350?!!
palmerjrusa
Member
It was Icom's high-end handheld wideband receiver at the time, the novelty was/is the color screen.
Secondhand units in good condition still command top dollar...
eorange
♦RF Enabled Member♦
I always thought that one was overpriced haha considering it was mostly a dud (never had one, just from what I read.)
Way over priced for a analog receiver. I will pass. Good luck to those who do buy it. Give us a user report. Good luck.
palmerjrusa
Member
Don't think it was a dud.
Some liked it a lot, other reviews were more qualified.
I agree it was expensive though...
Just trying to figure out the difference between $380 which is mildly high yet reasonable to something outrageous such as $559 🙄
This is Canada but in us$ I know nothing about this company
www.mhzoutdoor.com
Icom IC-R15 Handheld Scanner
Portable analogue broadband receiver 108-500MHz, AM/FM, with BluetoothThe IC-R15 is a versatile, compact device with an attractive design equipped with a large color LCD display that allows clear and well-defined reading of characters and icons. The latest generation intuitive user interface and...
www.mhzoutdoor.com
palmerjrusa
Member
I think likely it's Icom that sets the price their dealers can charge.
As for profit vs. greed, Icom is a business and businesses, if they're being run properly, should seek to maximize their profits.
Ok now an honest question…what am I missing?…at the price being quoted in the US by HRO, why would someone not just get an id-52a especially if you are a ham..or even if not? For $40 more you get basically the same receiver technology and much more. I guess I am very simple minded but this would be a no brainer…please someone correct me📻😊
This is Canada but in us$ I know nothing about this company
Icom IC-R15 Handheld Scanner
Portable analogue broadband receiver 108-500MHz, AM/FM, with BluetoothThe IC-R15 is a versatile, compact device with an attractive design equipped with a large color LCD display that allows clear and well-defined reading of characters and icons. The latest generation intuitive user interface and...
Actually, that company is based in Italy. That’s where I ordered mine. Add the $30 shipping it came out to $499 USD delivered, but had to pay tax. Total was like $530 us or so.
palmerjrusa
Member
Likely Icom will drop the price after a while, look at how much an IC-7300 is now compared to its original price, it's hundreds of dollars cheaper.
However, I don't defer gratification well, at least when it comes to new radio gear...
palmerjrusa
Member
Ok now an honest question…what am I missing?…at the price being quoted in the US by HRO, why would someone not just get an id-52a especially if you are a ham..or even if not? For $40 more you get basically the same receiver technology and much more. I guess I am very simple minded but this would be a no brainer…please someone correct me📻😊
The ID-52 lacks certain features, e.g. smaller tuning steps...
