[Boatanchors] Hollow State QRP Transmitter Kit

[Charlie , W5COV]

You hit the nail on the head Dave . One can not compare true original 
AC-1 prices , regardless of condition , to what anyone would be willing 
to pay for a brand new contemporary kit . Many of us are looking for 
that nostalgic piece of gear , which equals just how bad do we want it 
as to what we will pay for it . (I would love to have an AC-1 , to 
replicate my first "kit" built part of my original Novice station , but 
on my fixed income , I do not realistically see me ever owning one) I 
have a couple of clones , which are close enough for what I have in them .

I think even at $100 you would be pushing it to find a good market for 
it . But any of us that build regularly know that if we were to buy all 
new parts and not use the junkbox , just the parts alone are likely to 
be in that price range .

Anyone willing to get into the business of selling ham kits , especially 
tube ones , I wish the best of luck . Even though I build on the bench 
each and every day , I try to support as many kits as possible , 
especially new people getting into the business . However I would not be 
a buyer at $200 ...

Just my .02 cents worth .

I do wish them the best of luck .

Charlie , W5COV
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rob Atkinson" <ranchorobbo at gmail.com>
>
>> Meanwhile on eBay an unassembled AC-1 kit is at $330 last time I
>> checked and there's 2 days to go.
>
> An original, classic kit bid upon by middle-aged guys like us trying 
> to re-capture their youth with their investment income and no kids at 
> home is one thing.
> Attempting to sell a "new" version for $200+ is quite another.
>
> We'll see.
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