Mods: If you will allow this, in response to an earlier question, a knowledgeable friend of mine emailed me the following info on where to buy ham equipment in the NY/NJ/CT area. I just copied his email, and these are his recommendations, only.
“As far as ham radio stores, the best way is to go mail order, Lentini Communications in CT is a reliable source, my dad used to always order from them, the owners name is Alex, also KJI Electronics in Cedar Grove NJ is excellent, they all have good prices. I know there was a store that opened on LI that sold or could order Yaesu radios, not sure if they are still around though. Barry electronics is still in NY city, but they charge full list price, the best prices are all mail order. I would try KJI or Lentini Communication or AES-amateur radio supply, or HRO-ham radio outlet. Also look on eham.net and qrz.com they both have classifieds sections. I have done well with them selling radios.”