[Milsurplus] A question of Value

[J. Forster]

> G'day  all...
>
> Question..1..if you were offered a BC-348 which was cosmetically OK but
> showing its  age : was untouched electrically since the  day it was
> produced
> and powers up, receives. but  reveals  possible component deterioration,
> and
> then had to make the  choice between the  SAME receiver which had been
> repaired  as required  and performs to original specs,

The unmolested one.

> Question ..2. which one would you chose and which one  would command  the
> greater value .

To me, the "restored" one is worth <10% of the unmolested one. It's a
genuine antique, the latter is an old radio.

> I rule out the rarity of the item  in this scenario and  take into account
> that there are  collectors  and  collectors---- those that have to have
> one
> of  everything irrespective, and those who prefer and /or  restore  to
> operating  status.
>
>
>
> Comments  as appropriate .
>
> Cheers
>
>  Seasons  greetings to all.
>
> Pete VK3IZ

YMMV,

-John

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