SDS 100 Pricing

[Rreferencefan]

MTC radio in Paris Texas sent out a 70 dollar off coupon code good for 24hours last week. Expired now but they will send out others before christmas if you get on their email list. Down to earth Family owned brick and mortor store I have been to.

 

[Rreferencefan]

Edit for post above. Not as good as the $70off.... but if you enter DMR coupon code it's $45.43 off ends July 31st.

 

[upsmannj]

DMR

Can anyone tell me what the DMR upgrade cost is from UNIDEN?

 

[jonwienke]

$60 for DMR and NXDN, $50 for ProVoice.

 

[scosgt]

There are guys selling USED units on ebay, and bidding is higher than for brand new units with warranty from a dealer. I can NOT figure that out. What kind of a nut pays more for a used scanner than a new one. And no, these do not have DMR or NXDN added.

 

[jonwienke]

There's a sucker born every minute.

 

[mule1075]

There are guys selling USED units on ebay, and bidding is higher than for brand new units with warranty from a dealer. I can NOT figure that out. What kind of a nut pays more for a used scanner than a new one. And no, these do not have DMR or NXDN added.

Supply and demand. I know some dealers are getting them back in stock but some people can't wait. Remember what the gre psr800 was going for when it was oop and the only game in town for phase 2. Simple supply and demand and what Jon said holds true also.

 

[racin06]

There are guys selling USED units on ebay, and bidding is higher than for brand new units with warranty from a dealer. I can NOT figure that out. What kind of a nut pays more for a used scanner than a new one. And no, these do not have DMR or NXDN added.

I purchased three new SDS100s, one to own and two to sell, which I sold locally for $875.00 and $915.00 respectively. I've been "flipping" items for years and earn a nice income on the side doing so. The bottom line is that an item or asset is worth what a person will pay at the given moment the transaction takes place. It's all about supply and demand, and the free and open market. Isn't capitalism awesome?!

 

[03msc]

Typically, "flipping" is buying something cheap that needs work, repairing it (i.e. adding value) or rejuvenating it and then selling it. Sure, you make money but it's because you bought it below market value due to it needing some work then added value to the house or car or boat or whatever it is and then sell it at market value, in its new (after) condition, after the work is done.

What value did you add to the SDS100 before you sold it for these prices?

 

[sfb88]

Instant, convenient availability perhaps?

 

[jonwienke]

Or upgrade key(s). Regardless, if the buyer is willing to pay above market, and no fraud or deceit is involved, then more power to the seller. Selling snow cones to Eskimos and all that.

 

[racin06]

Typically, "flipping" is buying something cheap that needs work, repairing it (i.e. adding value) or rejuvenating it and then selling it. Sure, you make money but it's because you bought it below market value due to it needing some work then added value to the house or car or boat or whatever it is and then sell it at market value, in its new (after) condition, after the work is done.

What value did you add to the SDS100 before you sold it for these prices?

The value I added to the SDS100 prior to the sell is irrelevant. What's relevant is what the buyer determines the value to be at the time of the sell.

 

[racin06]

Instant, convenient availability perhaps?

That often is the reason. Also, some people are impulse buyers. I have some of that impulsivity in me, no doubt.

 

[KK4JUG]

It's called capitalism (and that's not a bad word).

There's also the phrase caveat emptor. The two go hand in hand.

 

[theoldcop]

Free market or not, you are representing our hobby, and when the purchaser(s) realize they’ve been duped, they will look at the rest of the hobbyists and wonder if we’re all like that.
Sorry, but in my opinion and despite any previous successes had by others, your business model stinks.

 

[TailGator911]

Commerce depends on price competitiveness. Retail sharks depend on ignorance. All that matters is whether you can look at yourself in the mirror each morning and feel good about what you do. When I was a young man and first learning about this hobby I took a job at my local radio shack, and 2 years later was a store manager. I ended up quitting because basically it was my job to con and lie to people who tried to return their merchandise. RS actually had seminars that taught us how to play a customer until the refund window was closed, then give them store credit so I wouldn't lose my store commissions. Florida. Senior citizens coming in at the first of the month buying electronics they could not understand. I hated this aspect of the job so much that I walked. It's all about your character and how you feel about taking advantage of people. How you practice your so-called capitalism is the measure of a man.

 

[buddrousa]

And do not forget to Make America Great Again and pay your IRS taxes on your income.

 

[racin06]

Free market or not, you are representing our hobby, and when the purchaser(s) realize they’ve been duped, they will look at the rest of the hobbyists and wonder if we’re all like that.
Sorry, but in my opinion and despite any previous successes had by others, your business model stinks.

I "duped" nobody. Both SDS100 radios were sold to people who are familiar with scanners, one being a Ham and another being a long-time radio scanner hobbyist, who is a member of RR. Both of these individuals were also aware of the retail price of the scanners being $649.00. I screw nobody in any of my business transactions and I'm very transparent with disclosing the retail price of any new items I sell. Have your facts straights prior to accusing me of duping people. I would think a retired police officer would understand that by now.

 

[buddrousa]

Commerce depends on price competitiveness. Retail sharks depend on ignorance. All that matters is whether you can look at yourself in the mirror each morning and feel good about what you do. When I was a young man and first learning about this hobby I took a job at my local radio shack, and 2 years later was a store manager. I ended up quitting because basically it was my job to con and lie to people who tried to return their merchandise. RS actually had seminars that taught us how to play a customer until the refund window was closed, then give them store credit so I wouldn't lose my store commissions. Florida. Senior citizens coming in at the first of the month buying electronics they could not understand. I hated this aspect of the job so much that I walked. It's all about your character and how you feel about taking advantage of people. How you practice your so-called capitalism is the measure of a man.

That is why I drove 90 miles one way FOR FREE to help a customer that asked a his dealer for help with a SDS100 the dealer called me and asked if I could help his customer which I did FOR FREE just to help a customer in our hobby. Both tried to compensate me and I would not allow it. To steal a line from a great President "Ask not what your hobby can do for you but what can you do for your hobby"

 

[racin06]

And do not forget to Make America Great Again and pay your IRS taxes on your income.

I maintain accurate records and report all of the income made on these transactions on my annual tax return.