[Hallicrafters] SX-115 on Ebay?

[Charlie]

There was a time (1997-1998) when a rusty  S-38 with bullet holes would 
command a hundred buck bid on ebay, but those times are OVER.  Only the most 
pristine and collectable (rare) radios do that now days.

73' Charlie k3ICH


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David C. Hallam" <dhallam at rapidsys.com>
To: "Hallicrafters at Mailman. Qth. Net" <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 1:55 PM
Subject: RE: [Hallicrafters] SX-115 on Ebay?


> 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
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: hallicrafters-bounces at mailman.qth.net
>> [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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