[CW] McElroy S-600PC bug

[D.J.J. Ring, Jr. via CW]

I have seen them go for as much as $1400.00.

$400.00 for a Mac S-600, I guess PC stands for platinum contacts, would be
a great price.

Was it in good shape, or missing parts?

73

David N1EA
On Aug 4, 2014 10:57 PM, "Jim Lowman via CW" <cw at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

> After visiting the Maritime Radio Historical Society at both the receive
> and transmitting sites back at the end of May, we also visited the visitor
> center at Point Reyes National Seashore.
> MRHS had on display there a beautiful McElroy S-600PC bug.  I didn't even
> know what it was at the time (other than a bug).  It has an oval chrome
> base.
>
> I fell in love with it instantly, and would like to have one in great
> condition to add to my collection (and actually use it!).
>
> A couple of weeks ago, I found one on eBay (hope it's okay to say that
> here).
> The seller had a "buy-it-now" price of $400.
> I wasn't willing to pay that much.  It was re-listed at least once before
> he put it up for auction, and it sold for $335.
> Does that price sound right?  I know that sellers have to price items
> 10-13% above what they expect to sell them for, due to the eBay and PayPal
> fees.
>
> Any information on this type of bug would be appreciated.  And, if you
> have a nice one to sell, I'll pay a fair price for it.
>
> 73 de Jim - AD6CW
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