[R-390] R-389 Sold For $3550.00 on eBay

[Tom Norris]

I always wanted an R-389 back before they became such sought after  
collectors items. Between those times most of the things I listened  
to on LF have gone away. It was one of those things that by the time  
I'd saved up enough money to afford one, I couldn't afford one any  
more.  I'm  like Yossarian in Catch-22 as far as saving dough for  
things like that.  Now if I were to SELL a like item it would be  
worthless until next well, when it become ten times it's weight in  
gold. LOL

There's a nice Mercedes station wagon down the road for about the  
same price as that radio.  Well taken care of, garaged, no rust,  
looks like new in and out, it's newer than that radio and a lot more  
practical.  Since it's a diesel, it'll even run off used french fry  
grease.  Can an R-389 run off french fry grease?  I didn't think so.

:-P

Tom NU4G

1976 Mercedes 240D
1985 Mercedes 300TD
And assorted R-390 and R-390A's


On Nov 13, 2005, at 7:37 PM, ToddRoberts2001 at aol.com wrote:

> All I can say is Wow!  Is this a new record for an R-389? I think  
> the most I
> have seen one go for in the past was about $2200 -$2500. 73 Todd  
> WD4NGG
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/Collins-R-389-URR-VLF- 
> Receiver_W0QQitemZ5827538496QQcatego
> ryZ4673QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
>
>
> Or by item number - 5827538496
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