[Milsurplus] NOS ART-13

[David Olean]

So many of these high priced listings will indicate that the unit was 
owned by a fastidious owner with excellent credentials.  I am still 
waiting to see an Ebay description from these folk that deviates from 
that pattern.

For Sale

Collins 51S1 radio for sale that was owned by a former peeping Tom who 
lived in a van down by the river, His personal hygiene left much to be 
desired and this piece has not received any attention as a result. It 
appears to be all there, if a bit dirty.   $3,000.


Dave K1WHS




On 8/3/2024 7:49 AM, Nick England wrote:
> Dave makes a very valid point about delusion and preservation.
>
> I don't know whether this ART-13 seller is optimistic or delusional.
> I do know from direct experience that there are people around without 
> much spare time, but with money and a desire/obsession - their "buy 
> vs. search" calculus is just different. (Note to self - do not bid 
> against Joe Walsh on eBay)
>
> Whatever - I also know that Dave's outstanding posts on 
> troubleshooting and restoration are far more valuable to far more 
> people than any shiny new ART-13.
> Thanks and Have Fun, Dave.
>
> Cheers,
> Nick
>
> Nick England K4NYW
> www.navy-radio.com <http://www.navy-radio.com>
>
>
> On Fri, Aug 2, 2024 at 9:55 PM David Stinson <arc5 at ix.netcom.com> wrote:
>
>     On 8/2/2024 6:11 PM, Nick England wrote:
>>     It doesn’t matter. If you don’t want it that bad, just relax and
>>     enjoy the photos and take pleasure that it has survived.
>>     ----------------
>     Good Evening, Nick.
>     Delusional pricing isn't just "if you don't like it, then..."
>     When people follow the cattle herd and price
>     in this way, the item goes unsold and, after many
>     tries, is either discarded out of frustration or is
>     put back in the garage so the grand kids can toss it.
>
>     The problem is not me or others being cheap-
>     (though I certainly am ;-)
>     The problem is these sort of delusions eventually
>     lead to some very nice gear ending-up in the landfill.
>     Take the guy who's been listing a crated TBL for what,
>     eight or ten YEARS now for $20,000 plus?
>     It ain't never and when Old Grim reaps him, it will
>     go to recycle.  Same with that very nice looking ART-13.
>
>     Delusional pricing means nice radios get destroyed.
>
>     GL OM ES 73 DE Dave AB5S
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