My son called me this morning.  He cruises estate sales for camera equipment and one had some ham equipment.  It was marked half off the tag price.  There was a clean Drake TR-4C, MS-4, and AC-4 for $112.00 after the discount was applied.   whether it works or not, that’s a good deal.  The TR-4C is one of a few rigs I’ve been looking for.  <div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">It’s possible they could have gotten more by selling online, but that is a lot of trouble with scammers, the high cost of packing and shipping, etc.  There was also a Kenwood TS-940S that went for $125.00.  </div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">I don’t even know exactly what my point is, but it seems like there is quality used gear that we used to drool over everywhere at very low prices.  I’m afraid it’s a sign of the age and health of a lot of us.  I’m tempted by items  at the time I need to be thinning the herd.  </div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">I guess the point is really this….get your checkups, get your exercise, eat better, and take care of yourself.  I plan to live another 20 years and I don’t want to be left losing my friends and seeing all that good equipment that I don’t need going for super low prices.   Time comes for all of us - but maybe I’ll be able to get someone’s TR-4C back on the air.</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">73,</div><div dir="auto">Dennis</div>