[ARC5] Re: [Milsurplus] Defining "Scarce," etc. (was: ATB)

[Lloyd KK7IZ]

Stinson Scale

Rare I'm gonna--------------------------------------------Junk   Iwouldnt't 
have
have it at any cost                      | 
it as a gift

Thanx
Lloyd  KK7IZ
kk7iz at cox.net


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Stinson" <arc5 at ix.netcom.com>
To: <milsurplus at mailman.qth.net>
Cc: "Old Tude Radios" <boatanchors at theporch.com>; <arc5 at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, December 01, 2008 6:13 AM
Subject: [Milsurplus] Defining "Scarce," etc. (was: ATB)


>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Hue Miller" <kargo_cult at msn.com>
> Subject: [Milsurplus] ATB
>
>
>> The ATB is less common because, well, fewer
>> were produced than apparently, many other
>> model equipments...
>>... Jack Antonio has one, Mike has one or two,
>> some other list member also, and i also. So not
>> really so rare....
>
> Can't pass up the chance to flog my "Scarcity Scale." ;-)
> I'd define the ATB as "Scarce," meaning that it can can be acquired with 
> considerable effort.
>
> Scarcity Scale:
> Based on the supply and difficulty of acquiring an unmodified or 
> restorable example.
> With the exception of  "Rare" or "Unique" items,
> which are always counted, irrepairably hacked units
> are considered destroyed and are not graded.
> "Museum" examples are also not counted, since
> there is little chance a private collector can acquire one,
> so, for the collector seeking to find one, it effectively does not exist.
> Note that accessories for a particular set, such as dynamotors or control 
> boxes, are also rated.
>
> Common:  Item can be acquired with modest effort.
>                 Supply usually exceeds demand.
>                 (i.e. W.E. make BC-453, Drake TR-4 )
>
> Scarce:  Item can take several years of effort to acquire.
>             Low production numbers drives large demand.
>              (i.e. ATB, VHF SCR-274N,  Drake TR-7A )
>              Rare:  Ten or fewer examples of these  are known to exist in 
> private hands.
>          Acquiring one of these may take a lifetime of searching.
>          (i.e. each of the four models of RAT receiver)
>
> Unique:  Only one of this item is known to exist.
>             ( i.e. "M"-marked A.R.C. items, prototypes)
>
> Extinct:  No examples of these items are known to have survived.
>
> 73 D.S.
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