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

[Gene Balinski]

Please remember that the only prices on eBay that truly matter are the
"sold" prices, and not the asking or listing price.   Anyone can ask what
ever they want.   However something is only worth what someone is willing
to pay for it.    Remember also that the eBay seller typically nets only
85% of the selling price after fees..  So you sell your WJ for $1k, you net
$850.

Remember also  that a statistical sample of a one-off sale means little.
 That particular unit may be exactly that particulate buyer wanted.   It
does not necessarily mean that your unit would sell at the same price.

GL es 73
Gene K1NR

On Sun, Aug 2, 2026 at 3:57 PM Nicola via Premium-Rx <
premium-rx at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

> 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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