[Milsurplus] BC-654 value?

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Complete and unmodified, with J-48 and all the little things on the front 
cover that are often missing, and with an unbroken loading coil knob, 
$350-$500. depending on finish condition and how generous you feel.  I haven't seen 
one for sale in this condition in about ten years, since I was looking for 
a replacement for mine that was stolen.  FWIW, I paid $320 for the NOS 
replacement 12/23/01.

I will comment that the BC-654, although heavy, is one of the easiest heavy 
radios to pack for safe shipment.

In a message dated 8/20/2010 10:46:40 PM Central Daylight Time, 
kargo_cult at msn.com writes: 
> Yeah, I know, another valuation guess and controversy.
> These facts:
> 1) Friend wants a nice 654 to replace one he foolishly traded off.
> 2) I have several 654 to probably, dispose of. I have a hard time 
> keeping or owning "just one", so I'm thinking of 654 cleanout.
> 3) I hate shipping big heavy items, what a pain it is, especially
> in a smaller town where it's not as easy to scrounge shipping
> material.
> 4) I didn't exactly pay bargain prices for the 654's I bought.
> 5) I admire 654s so it's not like "here, take this disgusting thing
> off my hands."
> 
> Now grind those facts and tell me what you would sell one
> to a friend, for. No, I'm not kind enuff to give it away. 
> Thanks - Hue
> 

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