[Boatanchors] Re Disinterest In Log Books

[Ray, W2EC]

I expect serious collectors might have an interest in them, but from my
perspective, I have too much "stuff" cluttering up my shack as it is and
I'm not enough of a collector to go after anything but good usable
hardware. As you suggest, an old logbook might make a good picture or
decoration, but for most of us it would probably end up in a file
cabinet and not displayed anyway, due to lack of space. If I had one,
I'd probably keep it, but I wouldn't bother buying one just for the sake
of having it. Same with sales brochures, at one time I collected a few,
then realized they were doing me no good in the file cabinet so I sold
them. In fact I probably still have a few original Hallicrafters
brochures from the '60s around but they sure aren't doing me any good.
It would be the same with a logbook, interesting to see for a short
while, then into storage never to be used again.

73, Ray  W2EC


"Duane Fischer, W8DBF" wrote:
> 
> 
> I have observed over the past year any number of individuals trying to sell log
> books for various brands; Hallicrafters, Collins etc. Even when in the wrapper,
> unopened or opened but not used, they do not seem to be very desirable. I have
> seen prices from $9-$20. Why do they not appear to be wanted? Seems like one
> lying on the desk with the vintage radio gear would be a nice decorative touch,
> if nothing else.
> 
> Duane W8DBF
> 
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