[Hallicrafters] EXT :Re: Another SX-88 and prices

[WA1KBQ at aol.com]

You are correct of course and there-in lies a paradox for some. If a  
completely original historically significant piece was locked away in a vault  
all these years and still looked wrapping paper new when discovered any 
attempts  at restoring would not be recommended. SX-88s are not really in that 
class  and have more value to most after replacing degraded and now poorly  
functioning 57 year old original parts, certainly more practical value anyway.  
What to do with an SX-88 or any radio for that matter is always matter  of 
personal choice for each owner.  Another problem often encountered is  one 
of physical condition. The receivers didn't have the best quality factory  
paint and the cosmetic appearance of most did not withstand the test of time  
well. The receivers were also not unlike many others though perhaps being  
fairly significant at the time they soon became little more than just  
another old radio after a few years.
 
 
 
In a message dated 10/30/2011 2:06:58 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
william.stevens at ngc.com writes:

Gents:
Ah!  but a complete rebuild is not "ORIGINAL  CONDITIION" 
Bill
WB2UFC

-----Original Message-----
From:  hallicrafters-bounces at mailman.qth.net  
[mailto:hallicrafters-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Warren  Elly
Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2011 8:42 AM
To: WA1KBQ at aol.com
Cc:  Halicrafters
Subject: EXT :Re: [Hallicrafters] Another SX-88 and  prices

Hello all...

As the EBAY presentation shows, this sx-28a  is no ordinary restoration, 
its a total rebuild! 

I have one of the  seller's  early project sx-28s that was an electrical 
restoration,  re-silked front panel
and case. It is extraordinary. 

In fact the  buyer of the ebay item DROVE from Texas to pick up this rare 
and unique piece.  

As they say, value is in the eyes and the wallet of the beholder!  

73, Warren 
W1GUD
Florida AM Group Website  www.flamgroup.com







On Oct 30, 2011, at 8:25 AM,  WA1KBQ at aol.com wrote:

> Re: $2000 SX-28; Item #140621223424
>  
> Regards, Greg
> 
> 
> In a message dated 10/29/2011  7:01:43 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
> hallicraftersx28 at aol.com  writes:
> 
> 
> Regarding prices,one character on ebay spent  2 grands on   an SX-28 
> recently !! The radio had been  'rebulit' to the point that there  wasn't 
many 
> original parts  left in the radio even the serial number tag on the  rear 
had been  
> replaced by a 'custom serial no. plate' !  
> 
>  Nick
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