[T2] 'ware Westach?

[Robert Mann]

I inquired about buying a CHT direct from the mfr Westach.


Greetings Pete
                         My 2C1-18 CHT has been damaged after years of good
service.  'Ambient now reads c.100 C, and cruising T varies c.25 °, esp if
tapped!
     If you offer trade-in for rebuild, please say.
     If not, have you a replacement in stock?  I don't really need the RED
ALERT zone, which the -18 lacks.
     Can you state the shipping date, price, and overseas shipping cost?

Thanx

L R B Mann
22a Ardern Ave.
Whangaparaoa 0932NEW ZEALAND


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The reply strikes me as suspect in several ways.
Westach Mfg via <https://support.google.com/mail/answer/1311182?hl=en>
yahoo.com
Jun 9 (9 days ago)
to me
Hi Robert
  Shipping cost of the new 2C1-18 is $61.90 usd and shipping is $26.14 usd

So let me know if you wish to continue

I will need a phone number too please

and either a CC # or send the amount to pete at westach.com

Lead time is around 6-8 weeks +/-

Thank you
Pete

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    The Westach factory is in Sonoma Calif.  A buddy could visit there in
person.  But would they then have to pay Calif sales tax?

     Any advice welcome.

Robt Mann