[Hallicrafters] SX-100 for $1100 ?

[doc]

I would never question your motives and don't know anything
about collecting -- I was just shocked since I have been
researching the possible purchase of a SX-100 very recently
and your sale price was radically higher than any I saw.

I am shocked by what SX-88's and SX-115's sell for but can
understand that because they are so few in number and exceptional
in performance.  The SX-100 is so commonly available that I
didn't expect such values for another decade or two!

I am also impressed by your marketing acumen -- you should be
on The Apprentice because you have a unique gift -- and since
I am a strong proponent of the capitalist marketplace I have
no problem at all with you making whatever profit you can.

As for your labors I think that we all would be shocked to
discover the value of the time we pour into our hobbies --
value that is rarely repaid upon resale.

Congratulations!  Perhaps I should follow your lead with
my "rated scarce by Ostermans" Hallicrafters S-85?  ;-)

73, doc kd4e

Wayne Light wrote:
> Hey guys...Just so you know, that was my SX-100 on ebay that went for $1100+.  
I was certainly pleased with the price.  However, when I got out the 
calculator
and figured the price I paid for the original non-restored receiver, the
shipping to get it to me and the many dozens of hours I spent restoring 
it...
I made $8.34 an hour.  Not bad!  But my day job pays considerably more.
>  
> I love restoring these things, but I didn't steal money from anyone.
>  
> 73's Wayne

-- 
Thanks! & 73, doc kd4e
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