I'd just expect for %80 cost on used gear to be pristine with original boxes, papers, cables..etc.. otherwise the risk is is too high. I'll probably just keep saving or go with LPAN / SDR based solution. There are a few "features of the P3 that need to be added, like ability to use a smart keyboard and using a point/click/tune interface... e.g. mouse support. I can do that now with my Rasperry Pi and an SDR but most SDR software isn't panadapter specific.
I'm a gamer so my keyboards are programmable. Why the P3 blocks intelligent keyboards confuses me. Overall I'd prefer to get the P3 because it matches my gear and simplifies my setup. Jerry Moore CDXA, INDEXA, SKCC, Fists AE4PB, K3S - S.N. 010324 http://www.qrz.com/db/AE4PB An Amateur is - Considerate, Loyal, Progressive, Friendly, Balanced, and Patriotic. -----Original Message----- From: Nr4c [mailto:n...@widomaker.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2016 11:23 AM To: Jerry Moore Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] {P3] resale value Jerry. It's only worth what you are willing to pay. Making sure you get the cables shouldn't be a big problem. Otherwise I've not heard of many (if any) issues with P3 units since its introduction. And there isn't much to "tinker" with. Elecraft gear is pretty solid and does seem to hold value well. If you think saving 20% will make it fit your budget I'd not hesitate to purchase. For a K3, that's a piece of change ( P3 + KXV3B = $900). Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 25, 2016, at 10:17 AM, Jerry Moore <je...@carolinaheli.com> wrote: > > Is it realistic for used P3s to sell for 80% of retail value when they > don't have a warranty, you don't know if they've been tinkered with, > you don't know if they are 100%, and the possibility of not getting a > cable or part that comes with it when you purchase NIB? > > I'm in the market for P3 but the prices being asked for used units > are such I'm looking to just buy new. > > Just asking because I'm not sure if I'm being realistic in my price > expectations or if the sellers are overpricing. I already feel that > Elecraft gear prices are a premium but have been willing to pay the > NIB prices to support a local US company. > > Jerry Moore > CDXA, INDEXA, SKCC, Fists > AE4PB, K3S - S.N. 010324 > http://www.qrz.com/db/AE4PB > An Amateur is - Considerate, Loyal, Progressive, Friendly, Balanced, > and Patriotic. > > > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email > list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to > n...@widomaker.com ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
