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From: david@infopro.UUCP (David Fiedler)
Newsgroups: net.aviation
Subject: Reliability of mail order houses (and headset info)
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Date: Wed, 28-Aug-85 23:44:02 EDT
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Posted: Wed Aug 28 23:44:02 1985
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Brad Parker was asking whether the mail order discount houses were as reliable
as Sporty's. I just had to pass along my experience, especially since
another netter, Phil Cohen, saved me at least $50 the same way. Phil
recommended San-Val Aircraft Parts in Van Nuys, CA, and coincidentally a
day later I got the legendary Trade-a-Plane newspaper in the mail. 

(as a side note, I had heard of Trade-A-Plane many times but never knew
where to get it, and it just showed up at the right time. A 6-month trial
subscription costs $10 from Trade-A-Plane, Crossville, TN 38555 (615)
484-5137. It has zillions of classified plane ads SORTED BY TYPE in
addition to many ads of discount parts and accessories houses.  Wonderful!)

P.S. you can submit ads to Trade-A-Plane by MODEM!!!!

Anyway, Trade-A-Plane had the San-Val ad right up front, and after
comparing everyone's prices, service, terms, and vibes, I ordered a pair
of David Clark H10-40s last Thursday. Well, today is Wednesday in New
Jersey, and they showed up in perfect condition. San-Val charges NO
shipping, even if you pay by credit card. They happen to also have some
package deals if you buy two sets of headsets and an intercom, also. I
paid $160 for the headset, $7 for the liquid ear seals, and $16 for a
Telex push-to-talk switch (special price with headset). The Telex switch
is clearly made less well than the Clark equipment but seems quite sturdy.
The liquid seals make an incredible difference, especially with glasses,
and thanks to everyone who recommended them (and the DC40s too, they are
great quality stuff) to me.  I love this net!!

Unless anyone has experience that would indicate it's a bad idea, I plan
to order an RST intercom soon. This unit seems to have all the features of
all the other intercoms put together, and is also cheaper. Comments, anyone?

San-Val's number is (800) 423-3281, or (818) 786-8274.
-- 
          Dave Fiedler
{harpo,astrovax,whuxcc,clyde}!infopro!dave    People Phone: (201) 989-0570
USMail: InfoPro Systems, 3108 Route 10, Denville, NJ 07834
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