[Hallicrafters] my two cents worth

[tlogan7 at cox.net]

Gary - 
I have not been following this discussion about Ebay and am a bit hesitant to send this email because I've been instructed by Duane not to mention it - but this sounds like an opportune time to ask a newbie question. So perhaps Duane will let this email post (Duane?). My question is this: Someone new to Hallicrafters has almost no way to estimate the fair price on a unit except to continually watch Ebay to get a feel for the "traffic". What do you suggest to newcomers for developing a sense of the worth of an old rig? I do have the Hallicrafters book - but I believe the price ranges in there are from 1997. Also, I almost never see decent Hallicrafters at local Hamfests - any suggestions? For example - I've been watching the Hallicrafters buy/sell ads for an SX-28 but none seem to show up and Ebay is still hard for me to guage on an SX-28. The same applies for an SX-100. Any feedback would be appreciated! Regards, Tim NZ7C
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> From: "Gary" <gkbrown at gwi.net>
> Date: 2003/02/13 Thu AM 11:50:52 EST
> To: <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [Hallicrafters] my two cents worth
> 
> Ebay or no Ebay is just a matter of preference to me. Times I like to look
> and other times not. This is my own opinion, there are good and bad with
> most everything that comes down the pike. If I want to read it then that's
> my choice. You know, some of the Ebay postings are humorous and some are
> very well worth looking at. Its just like junk mail in your mail box, look
> or trash, your choice.
> I have picked up some decent radio gear on ebay at a very reasonable price.
> On the other hand, some have not been that good. I take my chances. I am not
> defending Ebay or any other auctions but am defending my options of looking
> or passing by.
> My two cents worth.
> Regards
> Gary...WZ1M
> 
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