[Elecraft] For Sale: K2

[Radioham]

I bought my K-2 used over a year ago and paid what I believed to be a 
reasonable price.  I still think the $900 range for a newer, fully loaded 
one, is realistic, considering the new kit cost.  I also bought a used K-1 
and then sold it a few months later for the same price I paid as I simply 
was not using it with the K-2 sitting next to it.  However, just like with 
Heathkits, unless you are paying someone to build a new kit, your ability 
for cost recovery for your time as a craftsman is pretty much a zero sum 
game.  Another factor to consider is that, when the K-2s first came out, 
there was no real competition in high tech assembled rigs.   Now we have 
the FT-817 and the new Ten Tec rig coming in Aug.  These will result in 
some folks selling and the more on the market, the lower the price.  E-Bay 
is an especially bad place to sell niche rigs at high prices.

I plan to keep my options open.  I am very interested in the new TT rig, 
but want to see how it does in action before making a commitment.  If I go 
for it, my K-2 will be on the blocks - I don't have the need for that many 
rigs, nor do I have the $ to own an infinite number.

Now, if we are to talk about the 100W version, fully loaded, I really don't 
understand how that can compete with new FT-920s, and almost new IC-746s 
(as well as other very recent 100W rigs) selling for near or less than 
$1K.  Just my opinion - some folks enjoy building more than operating.  I 
have time for one, but not both, so I choose to spend my time on the air.

72/73,

Steve, N4EUK
Reston, VA