[Hallicrafters] Investing nonsense

[Julian Bunn]

I've run out of limited space to keep my collection. I sold
an SX-71 because I had two, and I figure it's selfish to deny
someone else the pleasure of owning one. I can't really understand
why Chuck wants to keep three (or is it four) DD1s?

My wife is very tolerant: I have an SX-71, and S-40A and an SX-42
in the living room, and a 5R10A in the bedroom. The rest I keep
in my garage: an SX-62, TW1000A, S40A (another duplicate), SP44,
S76, 5R100A, SX110, SX130, S107, WR600.

What I'd really like is an SX-28. If anybody has one they'd like
to swap/exchange for one or two of the above, please let me know
off-list!

Julian

Jim Tripp wrote:
> I don't invest, I collect!  I have never SOLD a radio thus far. I have
> given a few away though. That said, I would love the opportunity to
> COLLECT a DD1.
> 
> Jim/wa6dij
> 
> See my Hallicrafters radios at:
> http://www.freewebs.com/wa6dij/hallicraftersradios.htm
> 
> 
> -----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 12:05 PM
> To: Hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Hallicrafters] Investing nonsense
> 
> This seems to happen in the market for most old "collectables".
> There's 
> always a bubble followed by more reasonable prices.  It happens a lot
> in 
> collector cars. Investing in ANY collectable is VERY speculative.
> 
> In my opinion, given the VERY limited marketplace, in old ham gear,
> it's crazy.
> 
> That in mind, it's not stopped be from amassing quite an array of
> gear, but 
> if it all goes in the landfill tomorrow, I've gotten my moneys worth
> of 
> enjoyment out of it all.
> 
> John K5MO
> 
> PS: It WONT go in the landfill!   :-)   My wife will have a bring your
> (18 
> wheel) truck sale first.
> 
> 
> 

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Julian Bunn
Caltech

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