[Boatanchors] Fw: Richmond VA hamfest report

[David Knepper]

Todd, the last quote was not mine.  Let's get it right next time!  

"Must be... they sure ain't much good for selling stuff (heh heh!)."

Thank you

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Todd, KA1KAQ" <ka1kaq at gmail.com>
To: "Boatanchors" <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 12:00 AM
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Fw: Richmond VA hamfest report


> On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 9:35 AM, David Stinson <arc5 at ix.netcom.com> wrote:
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "David Knepper" <collinsradio at comcast.net>
>>
>>>I am forming the opinion that hamfests are mobile classic radio
>>>roadshows
>>> meant to give the old-timers a walk down memory lane....
>>
>> Must be... they sure ain't much good for selling stuff (heh heh!).
> 
> You guys must go to the wrong hamfests. (o: I actually did quite well
> as did many others. The place was packed. Sold a nice Harvey Wells
> TBS-50D Bandmaster w/matching supply and original manual, SP-600, CE
> 20A w/original manual, Millen exciter, another Hammarlund receiver,
> wooden Hallicrafters tube clock radio, an old scope and numerous other
> items that escape me at the moment. Made a lot of money even giving
> folks good deals, and had none of the
> listing/photographing/packing/shipping/email issues/numerous fees
> associated with online selling to deal with.
> 
> Also managed to locate one of the two remaining Cannon connectors
> needed for the ART-13 dynamotor, the U-9/U, in a box of 'stuff' for a
> whopping $1. A mere $54.99 less than what one ebay seller asks. Having
> found the U-7/U at a previous hamfest in a box under a table for $2
> ($65.99 from the same ebay seller) and the U-6 and U-8 set for $4 from
> a fellow selling them on another radio site, that leaves only the
> U-10/U power connector to complete the station.
> 
> Interestingly, the fellow who bought the SP-600 was an old timer who
> used them in the military. But even the guys who reminisced about the
> good ol' days were a hoot, and fun to talk with. Best of all, it was a
> chance to see many friends like Nick and others, as well as meeting a
> number of folks I talk with on the air.
> 
> While some hamfests have gone to the Great Beyond, others are making a
> pretty remarkable comeback. One thing I've noticed is that the folks
> who end up hauling most or all of their stuff back home unsold are the
> ones whose prices show that they are more proud of the gear than
> realistic about selling it. Having been in that group myself at one
> time, I can honestly say that it feels good to send the stuff to new
> homes and put money in my pocket instead. The cash is a lot lighter,
> easier to move, and takes up far less space.
> 
> Looking forward to the next one!
> 
> ~ Todd,  KA1KAQ/4
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