[Boatanchors] "Oldtimer bitching"? Or Timely Warning? YouDecide.

[W4AWM at aol.com]

I have a huge collection of Hallicrafters units and parts that I am  
thinking of selling.  Included are some very rare receivers, equipment used  in 
the Hallicrafters lab and Hallicrafters "consumer radios. The asking price or  
the works is $30K.  Please don't ask fdior an inventory. There is too much  
to list.  Sale includes most high quality shelving and a treasure trove of  
like new and used Hallicrafters manuals, a SR-540  4 Hurricanes  (SR-2000) 
(3 with power supplies, 2 TH-45s, a collection of S-38s (all  suffixes), a 
complete set of Hallicrafters test gear, some  Echophones and much more. 
There may be other gear and parts that I might  include on the spur of the 
moment. 
 
Fine print: Cash only in advance at time of pickup (This is to insure that  
nobody takes a few pieces, gives me partial payment and leaves me with what 
they  do not want)  Pickup in Northern Virginia, no individual units will 
be  sold, take all or nothing. U load, I will not help.
 
73 and stay hydrated!
 
John, W4AWM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In a message dated 7/26/2016 1:05:08 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
elespe at lisco.com writes:

Nick
You have nailed it exactly all points.
Those worried  about losing money on boatanchors best look at the price and 
return on  investment of anything new, especially electronics.  What you 
bought  yesterday isn't worth half that today be it, radios, home 
entertainment,  test equipment, vehicles, appliances, etc.
At least I seem to be able to  buy an old radio, repair it, enjoy it, and 
pass it on and break  even.  The emotional and mental therapy gained is  
priceless.
Paul