[Hallicrafters] OLD OR VINTAGE OR ANTIQUE

[Peter Markavage]

Old - Common in its day; doesn't work; not worth repairing; one step from
trash
Vintage - Still has useful life after a number of years of use; can still
be repaired; still commands some "sale" value in the market; brings back
memories.
Antique - Been around since the beginning of time; not common in today's
world; may work or not; replacement parts an issue; commands high "sale"
price in the market because not many around; generates high bragging
rights from owner.

Pete, wa2cwa



On Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:38:38 -0500 "Walt Cates" <cateswa at msn.com> writes:
> In a conversation with another ham the topic came up, what 
> constitutes old, vintage or antique gear. He said " any thing over 2 
> years old is old. Vintage gear is 15 to 30 years old and antique 
> kicks in at 30 years. Is this just a matter of opinion or is there 
> an accepted rule. Or does any one even care.
> 
> 73, Walt, wd0gof