Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Ulis (K3LU), who notes that the discount retailer Woot has the Eton Elite Executive on sale for $79.99 US.
Thanks so much for the tip, Ulis!
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So many radios, so little time (and money!) Quite a temptation!
That was quick, my Eton Elite Executive arrived about an hour ago.
Beautiful looking radio, currently listening to VOA Africa from WRMI at 15770 kHz.
I ordered one. $92 after tax and $6.00 shipping.
Have one on the way! It will be interesting to see how it compares to my Tecsun PL-660.
This will be my first Grundig for the collection.
Can’t wait to check it out and see how it performs.
Oops, for some reason I conflated Eton with Grundig.
A little internet search revealed this though:
Are Eton and Grundig the same company?
“Eton is independent of Grundig Germany and is a licensee for Grundig AG shortwave radios in the North American markets, as well as certain markets outside of North America except EEC markets,” explained a news release issued shortly after Grundig’s April bankruptcy by the Palo Alto, California-based radio firm.Jan 1, 2004
Thanks for the heads-up K3LU!
Snapped one up.
Interesting, I know Woot is owned by Amazon but there was no tax added…
Interesting… Tax -was- added to my order, perhaps because I logged in using my Amazon credentials instead of creating a separate Woot account?
No complaints, though – still an excellent deal!
Hi David,
Weird, I logged into Woot using my Amazon account too (I have an Amazon Prime account) and wasn’t charged tax or shipping. I wonder if it depends what state your residence is?
I notice at the Woot site they’re now sold out.
Amazon is still listing the radio for $195.48, so agree, it’s a great deal.
Just got confirmation of shipping by email.
Thanks for the heads-up! I just grabbed one, too. I already have an Elite Executive, and it’s great to own a spare at this price!
Just bought one! 200 dollar radio for 80 dollars no brainer! Plus it a good one! Thanks for the tip!
Got my Elite Friday so impressed with its performance could not be happier! Nice addition to my shortwave radio collection! Radio!