[Boatanchors] [ARC5] Radio Collectors, Father Time and "Basket Cases"

[jmfranke]

Yes, as we age we become more selective in how and where we spend the 
fleeting hours. I now do much more tinkering than restoration. There is more 
pleasure in letting some items go to a eager recipient. Although, I still 
find it hard to turn down some orphans out of sentimental reasons. That said 
the big limits are space, time, money, weight, and personal likes. Oh well, 
the crowded workbench beckons  "and miles to go before I sleep."

John  WA4WDL

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From: "David Stinson" <arc5 at ix.netcom.com>
Sent: Monday, June 03, 2013 8:34 PM
To: "ARC-5 List" <arc5 at mailman.qth.net>; <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [ARC5] Radio Collectors, Father Time and "Basket Cases"

> I appreciate the responses, gents.
> However- the point at issue is not whether Boatanchors will still have 
> value and a market in the future.
>
> The debate concerns whether we will spend larger amounts of our time 
> restoring badly defaced equipment- say, an HRO Sr.
> with holes drilled in the front and brush-painted over or a rusted-out 
> Heath DX-40 -
> or  instead look for an example in much better condition.
> The argument is that, as collectors pass on, more "good condition" 
> equipment becomes available, making the heavy work of restoring a "basket 
> case" less attractive.
>
> There was a time when I would expend a great deal of time
> and work on even semi-common radios.
> Today, I can't afford to invest that much time in such items.
> I don't have enough sand left in my hour glass to waste it.
> I reserve that kind of effort for the genuinely "rare" pieces
> and the "basket-cases" are for parts only.
>
> Others may see this differently and I'm interested in their views.
>
> 73 Dave S.
>
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