ICOM A-210 RADIO GROUP BUY is out!

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 10:22 pm

Good Q!

They usually come in the FWF kit. The Vans ones are renowned, far and wide to be cheesy.

I think an upgrade would be prudent.

CJ

Wicked Stick · Post by **Wicked Stick** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 9:38 pm

Barry or Lord Mounts are the way to go... I bought Lord mounts for mine.

How about a Group Buy on a Garmin Transponder ?

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 5:56 am

Garmin never talks turkey.

I will see what Spruce can do.

Do you want the 327 or what?

CJ

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 8:24 am

I'd be in for a 327 from Spruce...

Post by **bullojm1** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 9:43 am

I don't know how much of a deal you could work on a 327 transponder (or any other garmin panel mount avionics). New they go for $1700, and Garmin won't let shops sell them to homebuilders without the shop selling you a harness. On Ebay, used ones seem to go in the $1250-1350 range.

I'm looking hard on the used market because a lot of them are in mint condition from people upgrading to 330's. However, that fad seems to be diminishing as people are waiting off on the 330's to see what ADS-B will do.

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 4:50 pm

Well, I do have some preliminary numbers that come in right in the middle of what you are talking about, Mike!

If I could put that together, would you be interested?

Anyone else?

CJ

Post by **bullojm1** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 5:32 pm

CJ-

I *might* be interested. If I find a good deal on a used 327, then I would be all over that. Is there going to be an additional charge for a harness? If so, that's a deal breaker for me. I am rolling my own!

Why don't you get started on something I can't get a deal on used....like a Sammy James cowl!

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 7:46 pm

Garmin specifies that all harnesses be factory or dealer made in order to comply with the warranty.

I won't be doing a SJ cowling deal. Sorry.

I only do deals on things that I will be using.

Call me selfish, but I need to make it worth my while somehow.

CJ

smithhb · Post by **smithhb** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 8:30 pm

captain_john wrote: I only do deals on things that I will be using.

Call me selfish, but I need to make it worth my while somehow.

CJ

So...does this mean we will be seeing a deal on a travel bar complete with a cold beer tap?

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 8:38 pm

ALE! Not beer!

CJ

Post by **bullojm1** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 7:45 am

captain_john wrote:Garmin specifies that all harnesses be factory or dealer made in order to comply with the warranty.

Ah, you guys buying new garmin stuff need to worry about 'em warranties!

captain_john wrote: I only do deals on things that I will be using.

If that's the case, then why are you asking for suggestions for future group buys? Shouldn't you just be tellin' us what's next?

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 2:27 pm

I just got an email saying the charge has been made for the 210...but it's backordered...

Glad I don't need it now!

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 8:07 pm

Mike, Odds are... we will be buying similar things anyways. I just was wondering about timing.

Chad, Mine is being delivered. I would guess that they are filling orders on a first come, first serve basis.

It is a good thing you don't need it now. If you did, you would have been one of the first to place your order!

...in which case, you would be getting it earlier.

Simple stuff!

CJ

Wicked Stick · Post by **Wicked Stick** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 8:50 pm

Yeah, Mine is backorderd too...
I don't appreciate being billed for something that hasn't shipped yet

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 8:52 pm

Dave, you need one. You can have mine!

I will bring it over when it comes.

CJ

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 9:06 am

Yeah, I'm not upset about it. It's just one of those things that "figures".

I checked my account this morning, and even though I received the email saying they made the charge, nothing has posted yet.

Wicked Stick · Post by **Wicked Stick** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 6:34 pm

Thanks CJ,

I guess it would depend on "HOW LONG" it will be back ordered.
If it's only a week or two, I'm ok with waiting, but if you think they are anticipating a long term wait, then it would be nice to at least borrow it to help with cutting the panel and figuring out if it will fit in a certain area.

Post by **Spike** » Sat Oct 20, 2007 8:04 am

Dave, you need one. You can have mine!

I will bring it over when it comes.

That is good stuff right there. This is why I love you guys....

briand · Post by **briand** » Sun Oct 28, 2007 10:26 am

If you do a GB on the 327, you should check with Stark. His reg. price is $1480 + $70 for the pre-wire + $17 for shipping. I don't know if he would be willing to cut that anymore but its worth a try.

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Sun Oct 28, 2007 11:16 am

Bri, the Garmin stuff has SUCH a close margin... it'll be not worthwhile. Too bad, really. They have good stuff!

I did talk to Stark and he is willing to work with us.

Maybe on something other than Garmin?

CJ

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