[Boatanchors] PARTING OUT

[rbethman]

I got "nasty" messages from some members of a list when I proposed 
parting out one Apache of unknown functionality, along with two Mohawks 
with misc. issues.

Since then, I don't even bother with broaching the topic.

Some of us are fed up with self appointed "list Police".

The equipment belongs to the owner.  It is the Owner's decision as to 
what they choose to do.

Last I understood, that is the way things work.

I "may" disagree with someone's decision, BUT it is THEIRS to make.  It 
is not ours!

Bob - N0DGN



On 3/16/2010 5:18 PM, Mr. and Mrs. Magoo wrote:
> I parted out a dead TS-450SAT (controller board kaput from a leaking memory
> backup battery) for a YL white caner a couple of years ago.  I initially
> attempted to sell the complete radio for $200 but there were no takers.  The
> receipts from selling all the parts and pieces was $675, which enabled this
> lady to buy a good used TS-570.
>
> In cases like this parting out makes sense.  However, when someone parts out
> a reasonably good rig which could be placed back in working order with a bit
> of work I see red, as do many on this list.  It uis unfortunate that greed
> prevails in the minds of some.
>
> Bill, VE3NH