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

[Carl]

Ten to twelve years later the SX-88 was a $125 radio in the same range as a 
1952 introduced NC-183D. This is 21% of new retail versus 33% for the 
National.
The 75A4 with 3 filters was going for $300 and up for a minimum of 43%;  and 
a civilian dealer checked out  surplus R-390A was $900 and up at 63% minimum 
based on a $1421 1958 contract price as I couldnt find one for 1955.

Even used at a severe discount the SX-88 was apparently a hard sell.

Carl
KM1H


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


> 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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