[Milsurplus] Using Old Radios

[Francesco Ledda]

In my opinion, Ebay has not ruined the hobby.  Ebay allows people to find an
audience for whatever they want to sell. I have purchased on Ebay things
that I would have never found otherwise.

I believe that the hobby has been ruined by the fact that most military
electronic surplus never makes to the market. It goes to the smelter.  I
cannot understand why 1960-70 aircraft/navy electronics needs to be
destroyed.  This shows how little the people in charge understand about the
current threats to this nation.

I agree that sometimes things on Ebay get expensive, but this has to do with
supply and demand not Ebay itself.



-----Original Message-----
From: milsurplus-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:milsurplus-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Don Davis
Sent: Friday, May 13, 2005 11:44 PM
To: Michael St. Angelo
Cc: milsurplus at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] Using Old Radios


Huh?  I don't understand your point about ebay ruining the hobby.  I've been
in the electronics business and hobby since the late '50s.  I've bot & sold
tons of equipment through the mail, at real electronics stores, flea
markets, auction, etc.  I've found more rare stuff for my collection in the
past 5 years on ebay than in the previous 40 years combined.  I've also put
some very rare pieces (extras and stuff I don't collect) into the hands of
collectors who really wanted them.  And made good money for my trouble.  You
don't like ebay?  Good for you.  Leaves more neat stuff for me.

73  de Don AD6PB


----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael St. Angelo" <mstangelo at comcast.net>



> I believe eBay spoiled the hobby. I equate "rarity and historical value"
> with speculators who are more


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