[Milsurplus] ww2 military radio estate in tucson

[John Flood]

10 cents on the dollar????  and I thought we were cheep up here in New 
England!?!

John Flood
KB1FQG



----- Original Message ----
> From: David Stinson <arc5 at ix.netcom.com>
> To: Nick England <navy.radio at gmail.com>; Military Surplus Mail List 
><milsurplus at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Tue, August 9, 2011 11:00:37 AM
> Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] ww2 military radio estate in tucson
> 
> If you take it to a ham radio club or hamfest,
> she's going to get 10-cents on the dollar value, if that.
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Nick England" <navy.radio at gmail.com>
> To: "Military Surplus Mail List" <milsurplus at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2011 9:47 AM
> Subject: [Milsurplus] ww2 military radio estate in tucson
> 
> 
> Hi gang -
> Not too surprisingly, my www.navy-radio.com site tends to collect
> folks searching for info on Navy radios. This fellow sent mail
> concerning his dad's collection of WW2 military radio gear in Tucson.
> He's looked at ebay prices, but thinks a local hamfest, club, or
> collector may be the best way to go.
> 
> I'll forward mail to him if you have suggestions or think you can help
> - I don't know more than this and have no connection other than a
> desire to see good old stuff end up in good new hands...
> cheers,
> Nick K4NYW
> ================================
> > I found your site on-line and wondered if you could
> > assist me. My father was a WWII Navy veteran who was a long time ham 
> > radio
> > enthusiast and collector/restorer of WWII era military transmitters 
> > and
> > receivers. Unfortunately, he passed away a few years ago but my 
> > mother held
> > on to all of his radios and equipment.
> 
> > She called me recently to ask my assistance in selling many, if not 
> > all of
> > the collection. I know that some of the transmitters and receivers 
> > were
> > restored to working condition. I no longer live in the same state, 
> > but I do
> > remember one of the transmitters being an ART 13 from a bomber. I 
> > will have
> > to visit home and get a record and pictures of the equipment. Do you 
> > have
> > an interest, or can you point me in the right direction to 
> > individuals or
> > organizations that may have an interest in buying parts, if not all 
> > of his
> > collection?
> ===============================
> > Hi Nick - Thanks for the prompt reply.  I checked ebay and found 
> > numerous radios,
> > but I have no idea if the items are actually selling or just being 
> > reposted until it sells.
> > While I would love my mom to get top dollar, due to many factors I 
> > think the
> > convenience of a local ham radio club or local collector will be 
> > best overall.
> >
> > The collection is located in Tucson, AZ.  Any assistance toward 
> > clubs or
> > individuals would be greatly appreciated.
> ===================================
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