[Elecraft] K3 - drop in used value?

[Bill]

With the introduction of the K3S and the KSYN3A synth upgrade kit - I 
get the feeling that my unupgraded K3 (6xxx serial number) really took a 
serious hit in value.  Originally, I put $2909 (less shipping) into my 
K3 kit, with 100 Watts, tuner, IF adapter (for the P3), wide coverage, 
AM filter, narrow SSB filter.

Maybe my math is off, but it looks to me that a new K3S equipped the 
same would cost me about $3600. It is fair to say the slightly over 20% 
increase is for inflation and improved specifications.

I felt that my K3 was worth about $2300 as a used piece of gear. After 
the new synth was introduced, that was reduced to about $2100. Now with 
the K3S on the market, I figure a realistic value would be closer to 
$1800 (maybe less). Perhaps my estimates are low, but being realistic 
and _IF_ wanting to sell...............

Yet another value question: will the firmware upgrades for the K3 
continue - or will only the K3S be supported? How long for the K3 - if 
supported at all?

Am I going to sell? No! I have the P3, KAT500, and KPA500 - so I am all 
into the K-Line. Will I upgrade to the K3S - I'll wait and read the user 
comments in a few months. Same for the upgraded synth - if I thought I 
needed it for my rag chew on 75/40 operation - I'd order it immediately.

With my thinking and estimating in mind, I wonder how many will soon 
upgrade from the K3 to the K3S?

Bill W2BLC K-Line


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