[Kenwood] Value of a TS-990 and a TS-2000x?

[RON GOLDSTEIN]

Jim, as Bob K3AC said, DO NOT attempt to ship the 990 without the 
original double boxes and Styrofoam inserts. The radio is too big & 
heavy to ship without them. I always keep the original boxes just in 
case I have to ship any radio for service or if I sell it. The boxes and 
Styrofoam inserts are available as service parts from East Coast 
Transistor, but a set of boxes and inserts will probably cost you over 
$150. Put ads on QRZ.COM, QTH.COM, and Eham.NET, and specify local 
pickup only, or will meet within a 100 mile drive. You may have to 
lowball the price without original boxes & packing, as most people want 
them. The TS-2000 on the other hand can probably be shipped without the 
original boxes as it is much smaller and lighter. If you do ship the 
TS-2000, DO NOT use Styrofoam chips for packing---They tend to flatten 
out and chip apart if something of considerable weight starts to move 
around in the box. Get some heavy duty bubble wrap--It's much better 
than chips. Like Bob said the 990's are going for $4500-$5000 on the 
used market. The TS-2000's are much less---about $900-$1400, as you can 
buy a basic TS-2000 for about $1600 brand new. Good luck.




RON....ka2iia