[Boatanchors] Re: [Hammarlund] HQ-200 Receiver

[radiofox]

Osternman book "Shortwave Receivers Past and Present 2nd Edition" shows a 
value of  $150.00  - $250.00, and considers this  a "very scarce" radio, In 
his radio descriptions he uses "very scarce" quite often. Ive seen tube 
receivers show up regularly at ham radio flea markets at less than he 
suggests - and this book is a few years old now. . If you are giving the 
letter of donation for tax reciept purposes, you need to be able to 
reference the value in some way, so go to sources like Osterman.  Don't  use 
"epay" as a source of valuing for appraised values. I have heard first hand 
from tax folks that they do not consider "epay" values as a qualified source 
for appraisal.  If the radio is as nice as you say - it should be worth 
$150.00 - $200.00 (my opinion) for tax or insurance purposes.
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From: <n2lxm at juno.com>
To: <hammarlund at mailman.qth.net>; <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 7:20 PM
Subject: [Hammarlund] HQ-200 Receiver


> Greeting's All,
>
>        I need some input on the above mentioned receiver. One of the
> radio clubs I belong to was given a HQ-200 as a donation. What I need is
> an estimate of what it may be worth, so we can give the donor a letter of
> donation. The receiver is in good working order and is very clean inside
> and out, it did not come with a speaker and I do not be leave it has the
> optional crystal calibrator. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
>
>
>                                Jeff N2LXM
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