[Premium-Rx] [FOR SALE / FAIR VALUE?] Watkins-Johnson WJ-8711 - Advice & Interest

[Nicola]

Thanks for the reply Walt,
yes, same here.
Some crazy prices on ebay.

Take care
Nick - IK3GLF

Il giorno dom 2 ago 2026 alle ore 19:14 Volodya S <canswl at gmail.com> ha
scritto:

> I'm sorry, Nick, that I can't help you with pricing, but can only comment
> on how far eBay has fallen in recent years.  I really never look at it
> anymore for much the same reason as you suggest....prices are just plain
> stupid.  When one can purchase a new Perseus SDR for well under $1k, then
> why does one see listings for several times that for a used one?
> Unfortunately, eBay's insane pricing sometimes sneaks into other local
> venues like Facebook marketplace, too.  I see a lot of old transceivers and
> receivers on our Marketplace and prices for them are often totally
> unrealistic.  Sigh!    73,  Walt
>
> On Sun, Aug 2, 2026 at 4:59 PM Nicola via Premium-Rx <
> premium-rx at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>
>> Hello everyone,
>> I am in the process of downscaling my shack and planning to find a new
>> home
>> for my Watkins-Johnson WJ-8711.
>>
>> Technical details:
>> - Firmware: v03.02.00 - DSP Firmware: v04.02.01
>> - Board Revision: Early mainboard version featuring the PCB-mounted
>> lithium
>> coin battery (not the later Dallas NVRAM module).
>> - Front Panel: Equipped with the original flat front-panel buttons (which
>> I
>> personally find much higher quality and far less cheap-feeling than the
>> later concave plastic ones).
>> - Condition: Fully operational, fair cosmetic condition.
>> Please note IT IS MISSING THE TOP COVER.
>>
>> You can view detailed photos of the unit here:
>> https://shorturl.at/GnhvP
>>
>> I've been monitoring eBay listings for a while, but the asking prices
>> there
>> seem completely unrealistic and out of touch with market reality.
>> Since I want to set a fair and reasonable price -- giving priority to
>> members of this group -- I would really appreciate your advice on its
>> realistic value in today's market given its current condition.
>>
>> Any feedback, suggestions or direct interest (off-list if preferred) are
>> welcome.
>>
>> Thanks for your help.
>>
>> 73, Nick - IK3GLF
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