Man people here like to *****...
From personal experiences with most of the stores mentioned here:
RidioWorld-Never ever had a problem with them, in fact sales people used to dssuade me from spending $ on items. Back in the mid 90's Hurateq used to put out books, one year RadioWorld on WILSON Ave(way back when) put an add in the Star. I drove on up and the sales guy told me not to waste my $, there were few updates.
This was an item that they paid $ to place an add in the countries most read paper!
I have bought antenna, scanners, etc there, they always showed interest and took time to deal with a (at the time) long haired type. Ya, pricey but they have little competition and honestly they probably care more about GPS and maybe Hams (if people still want to be hams).
Durham-Slightly less expensive but they did not seem to care much when I asked about an atnenna, I felt they were rushing me along because I was only spending $30. Oh ya, the shipping charge using CP was $10, an absolute ripoff (I work in shipping & understand rate discounts and know what companies pay for shipping).
Lakeshore- I went there to ask about a BNC to SMA connector. The gentleman who work(ed?) there is a member of this site but rarely posts and he took about 30 of his time and gave me , not sold, gave me the item I wanted. The scanner prices were outrageous, I knew it and so the "SG," (persons initials) but the antennas were priced well.
Scannermaster-Quick, not cheap but not outrageous and they took time on the phone to answer questions and offer advice.
Bottom line to the original poster. People here love to help each other but like Slicerwizard says, we get newbies all the time and people here have long memories. Torontokris will program your scanner to your satisfaction and I bet he will beat any of the above stores listed here and deal with you and take the time to answer any question you want & even if not many other guys on here will take the time on the forums, on the phone and in person to steer you in the right direction.
Merry holidays and all the best to all on the forum, enjoying this wonderful time of the year off (without snow!) with family and friends.
Eric
From personal experiences with most of the stores mentioned here:
RidioWorld-Never ever had a problem with them, in fact sales people used to dssuade me from spending $ on items. Back in the mid 90's Hurateq used to put out books, one year RadioWorld on WILSON Ave(way back when) put an add in the Star. I drove on up and the sales guy told me not to waste my $, there were few updates.
This was an item that they paid $ to place an add in the countries most read paper!
I have bought antenna, scanners, etc there, they always showed interest and took time to deal with a (at the time) long haired type. Ya, pricey but they have little competition and honestly they probably care more about GPS and maybe Hams (if people still want to be hams).
Durham-Slightly less expensive but they did not seem to care much when I asked about an atnenna, I felt they were rushing me along because I was only spending $30. Oh ya, the shipping charge using CP was $10, an absolute ripoff (I work in shipping & understand rate discounts and know what companies pay for shipping).
Lakeshore- I went there to ask about a BNC to SMA connector. The gentleman who work(ed?) there is a member of this site but rarely posts and he took about 30 of his time and gave me , not sold, gave me the item I wanted. The scanner prices were outrageous, I knew it and so the "SG," (persons initials) but the antennas were priced well.
Scannermaster-Quick, not cheap but not outrageous and they took time on the phone to answer questions and offer advice.
Bottom line to the original poster. People here love to help each other but like Slicerwizard says, we get newbies all the time and people here have long memories. Torontokris will program your scanner to your satisfaction and I bet he will beat any of the above stores listed here and deal with you and take the time to answer any question you want & even if not many other guys on here will take the time on the forums, on the phone and in person to steer you in the right direction.
Merry holidays and all the best to all on the forum, enjoying this wonderful time of the year off (without snow!) with family and friends.
Eric