[Boatanchors] Collins 75A Value?

[Rob Atkinson]

I almost forgot--look and see if the xtal calibrator and/or NBFM
modules are in it.  Those also raise the rpice.

Rob
K5UJ

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> If it looks new inside and out and is ready to plug in and use, I'd
> start out asking $800.  You probably won't get that.  A2 and A3 sets
> seem to sell for less than pristine A1 and A4s.  You will never get
> what it cost to have Howard go through it and restore it.
>
> Important:  Note what if any, IF mechanical filters are in it.  If it
> has the optional filters you can get more, especially the rare
> unobtainium AM 6 kc filter.  That filter alone can sell for around
> $250 but it has to be the original B type filter, not something from a
> later set like the R390A.  If it has the optional CW filter, 800 cps,
> you can ask for more also but not that much more.  A lot of A3s  have
> the stock 3.1 kc and a homebrew filter, or no mechanical filters at
> all.
>
> 73
>
> Rob
> K5UJ
>
>
> On 2/6/17, Bill Mellema via Boatanchors <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>> Greetings,
>> Our local club has a nice restored (Howard Mills) 75A3 receiver  they want
>> to sell. I'm trying to find out what is a fair price. It is in excellent
>> shape..only has a couple scratches on the lid...works well.
>> Thanks in advance.....
>> 73
>> Bill N3WM
>>
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