[Hallicrafters] SX-115 on Ebay?

[David C. Hallam]

Sometimes I wonder about the wisdom of investment in ham gear.  Case in
point:  In 1978 I purchased a Collins 75S-3 receiver and 312B-4
speaker/wattmeter.  I paid almost $700 for the pair.  Although they were and
are still in excellent condition, that is about all I could expect to get
out of them today.  I realize the 75S-3 is probably the least desirable of
the 75S- series of receivers. Although I believe there is some agreement
among Collins collectors that the 75S-3 and 75S-3A were slightly better
performers than the later -3B/-3C, they just don't have the cachet of the
later models.  My point being, I spent 1978 dollars and if sold would bring
2006 dollars, not a wise investment.  However, I bought it to use not for
price appreciation.

David
KC2JD

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> [mailto:hallicrafters-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of john
> Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 11:47 AM
> To: Todd, KA1KAQ
> Cc: hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] SX-115 on Ebay?
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> At 11:11 AM 11/27/2006, Todd, KA1KAQ wrote:
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> >It wasn't so long ago that one went for $6K + on epay. I recall when a
> >certain party paid the first big bucks for one on there, $4160 or so.
> >Not many months are I picked one up.
>
> It'll be nice to see the costs approaching that that a user can
> afford,again rather than an "investor" (which is a silly concept
> in old ham
> gear).
>
> It's a handsome receiver...
>
> John K5MO
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