[R-390] R-390A value

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Craig:

I have pursued all of the purchase avenues you discussed, and far prefer with 
dealing with someone off the list, or being able to see it first.

Fair is very good about standing behind their rigs, and sending parts as 
needed, often free, but in my humble opinion, they have gotten pricey relative to 
the market. Their stockpile is really dwindling, so they are in hurry to give 
their gear away.

I have purchased rigs off of ebay. About 50% of the time I am pleased, and 50 
% disappointed.
Some of the list memebers do sell on ebay, so they can give you good 
descriptions, which helps. the general antique dealers, you are on your own. I have 
had one come to me that had been rolled around in a sand box, and put away wet. 
You absolutely couldn't tell from the pictures or the description.

My advice is to put out a request to the list, and see what shakes out. There 
are a lot of radios out there, and I think you can do better than ebay.

My .02!

Randy