[Hallicrafters] The other side of "Great Finds..."

[k0myw at att.net]

I, too, once rescued a very nice receiver (OK, it was a Hammarlund, but...) 
that had been tossed into a landfill. Those sorts of finds can be wonderful.

But such stories also point up the need for those of us with fine old 
Hallicrafters gear to make sure our families aren't left wondering what to do 
with our radios if we unexpectedly depart for that great hamshack in the sky.

It's a shame when unscrupulous vultures swoop in after (even during!) a 
funeral and mercilessly exploit unknowledgeable widows or orphans. 
Conversely, family members who are aware that a lost loved one's radios have 
some worth can be haunted by the thought that they are somehow dishonoring 
the memory of the SK by selling estate gear for incorrect prices.

We should each keep an up-to-date inventory for those who must clean up after 
us. If we wish our gear to be given away, leave specific instructions. If we 
wish our gear to be liquidated for maximum return, list realistic prices and 
tell how to go about obtaining them.

Now, if you'll excuse me, there's a yard sale I want to check out down the 
street...

73,
Mike, KØMYW