TAIT friendly dealer to buy yourself toys

[AlexCA]

Hi all.

My name is Alex, I'm from Canala (Toronto), but I also live in the USA (Delaware). I'm new here, although I've been reading RR for many years, but now there's a reason to register.

I am looking for a TAIT dealer in the USA or Canada who would be friendly to me. Years go by; I'm not young, and now I have some money to play with TP9800, and, maybe, TB7300.

I tried to write requests to TAIT dealers, but they were all ignored. It looks like they are focused on huge federal programs, government orders, etc.

And I would like to call myself to buy these toys at some special price, ham-friendly, or, which is generally ideal, as a demo unit.

Delivery to the USA, payment via ACH, bank transfer, or PayPal USA or Canada account If it needs to be a business, I can ask a friend who is a small radio dealer. But he and his circle do not have access to TAIT.

Any input will be appreciated. Please respond here or via PM.

 

[fog]

And I would like to call myself to buy these toys at some special price, ham-friendly, or, which is generally ideal, as a demo unit.

This might be the problem. I think the economics are backwards.

If they've got big contracts, they can afford to offer them a lower markup per-radio. Making numbers up out of thin air, let's say they have a city buying 500 TP9800s. If they make $20 markup per radio, that yields them $10k profit.

What incentive would they have to offer an even lower price to sell a single radio?

I'm sure there are dealers that would be happy to sell Tait radios to individuals, but if you lead with expecting a ham discount (or a demo unit of a radio that was just released), you're probably not going to get many bites.

 

[RodStrong]

I wouldn't mention being a ham to a commercial vendor. Based on my observations, there's no upside to that at all. Good luck.

 

[snoopyII]

Both replies are absolutely spot on here, be prepared to pay 100% manufacture's list price. There is zero incentive to provide you any discounts when you're are only buying a single radio.

 

[mass-man]

All good advice...that said, are there any TAIT friendly dealers in the USA?

 

[iamhere300]

All good advice...that said, are there any TAIT friendly dealers in the USA?

Hundreds of them.

Anyways, wait a bit on the pricing. Watch statewide or federal contracts. You will be very happy

 

[Tim118]

All good advice...that said, are there any TAIT friendly dealers in the USA?

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Friendly and good prices!

 

[wa8pyr]

Before I retired I did business with W/S Electronics in Xenia, OH. Always had good service from them.

 

[TDHG4U61]

Tait Radio | Your Critical Communications Partner | New Orleans, LA - ComJoT LLC

Discover Tait Radio: Your trusted partner in P25 digital radio solutions. We offer robust, secure, and interoperable DMR and P25 Phase 1 and Phase 2 systems, tailored to meet the unique needs of public safety agencies. Empower your community with Tait’s cutting-edge technology and comprehensive...

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Friendly and good prices!

I was just looking at the website and it stated "Agency / Business " Not available for personal use, guess I'll keep my BKR radio.

 

[Tim118]

I was just looking at the website and it stated "Agency / Business " Not available for personal use, guess I'll keep my BKR radio.

They sell to a lot of hams, including me. Fill out the quote, they will get back to you.

 

[TDHG4U61]

They sell to a lot of hams, including me. Fill out the quote, they will get back to you.

Appreciate you,

Amos