[Collins] Collins R-391

[pjdobosz at juno.com]

I am trying to establish a realistic market value for a Collins R-391 receiver I currently own.  Due to the relative rarity of these receivers, there isn’t a lot of information from prior sales therefore I’m looking to this group for an opinion of the value both as is and after restoration.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
 
The R-391 is complete, unmodified and is in reasonably good cosmetic condition.  The receiver is operational but there is a fair amount of hum in the audio and leading me to suspect the electrolytic caps in the power supply need replacement.   The rotary switches and mechanical linkages need cleaning and lubrication but other than that everything else is in decent condition.  It is definitely an excellent candidate for restoration. 
 
I’m trying to decide if I keep it and restore it or try to sell it.  A lot will depend on its value before and after the restoration since my pension income now that I'm retired doesn’t give the luxury of doing too many projects of this type.  What says the group on value?
 
Paul – K8PD
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