[ARC5] Scarcity Rating Scale Again

[Todd, KA1KAQ]

Ooops. Meant to post to the group for more discussion and only sent to Dave.

On 6/24/06, David Stinson <arc5 at ix.netcom.com> wrote:

> My concerns are:
> The word "Uncommon-"  I don't like it; it's too close
> to "common" but defines an important distinction.
> Can't think of a better word that keeps the meaning.
> Can you?
>
> The "Uncommon" category itself.-
> On the one hand, it paints with a fairly broad brush,
> since things like 3rd-Generation ATAs are more "uncommon"
> than SCR-274N transmitters, but are certainly not "rare."
> On the other hand, a piece is either hard to find or it is not.
> I don't see how to "split the sheets" within this category
> without muddying the system with ambiguities.
> Maybe, "Uncommon +"?

How about 'Scarce'? Meaning basically the same thing: available at
some level, but not easily found. They're out there and can be found,
but it takes some time, patience, and effort to find one.

~ Todd  KA1KAQ