[Hallicrafters] Investing nonsense

[k6xyz]

I think so too....especially the vintage electric guitars and amps.

Regards

Dave Harmon
NSRCA 586
K6XYZ[at]sbcglobal[dot]net
Sperry, Ok.

-----Original Message-----
From: hallicrafters-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:hallicrafters-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David C. Hallam
Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 3:57 PM
To: john; Hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
Subject: RE: [Hallicrafters] Investing nonsense

I wonder if any of the price depreciation is due to Japanese collectors
being out of the marker.  As I understand they can no longer import any
electronic equipment that has hazardous components, i.e. lead solder, PCB's,
etc.

I think they were a big factors in driving up the Collins prices.

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 3:05 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.
>
>
>
> --
> Internal Virus Database is out-of-date.
> Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.14.7/537 - Release Date: 11/17/2006
>
> ______________________________________________________________
> Hallicrafters mailing list
> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/hallicrafters
> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html
> Post: mailto:Hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
> ----
> List Administrator: Duane Fischer, W8DBF **for assistance**
> dfischer at usol.com
> ----
> Hallicrafters Collectors International: http://www.w9wze.org
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>





______________________________________________________________
Hallicrafters mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/hallicrafters
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html
Post: mailto:Hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
----
List Administrator: Duane Fischer, W8DBF **for assistance**
dfischer at usol.com
----
Hallicrafters Collectors International: http://www.w9wze.org