[Hallicrafters] Re: Investing nonsense

[Todd, KA1KAQ]

On 11/30/06, Julian Bunn <Julian.Bunn at caltech.edu> wrote:
> Although I find Todd's arguments compelling, I'm not so sure it
> is such a depressing picture as he paints :-)
<snip>
> I'm not saying that these folks want to rush home, log in to Ebay,
> and start bidding on SX-28s (God forbid), but the awareness is there.
> Nice examples of older technology will always command a good price.

...which is why I also said...

> > There is no doubt that there will always be some attraction to old
> > technology.
<snip>
> > And most likely, far fewer examples will be of interest. The R-390s,
> > SX-88s, SX-28s and so on will always have some following as examples
> > of a specific niche in the world of radio. But the pickings will be
> > far greater than the demand as we kick off.

And apologies if I made things seem depressing; my main argument was
and is (as someone else also said) get stuff you enjoy, and enjoy it.
Don't look at it as a financial investment, but rather as an
opportunity to participate in history. Yours, the past, whatever. If
you do it for that reason and not for trying to impress others or in
hopes of making millions, you won't be disappointed.

~ Todd,  KA1KAQ