Re: [AMRadio] Collecting vs. Hoarding (was: Value of Homebrew RIgs)
On 7/14/06, Anthony W. DePrato [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ok i have 2 valiants and 3 ht 32's so who wants to buy these and come to ky and load them up.? also have a few sx 62a's. 73 Tony wa4jqs See, I've had similar issues and trying to pack a heavy rig properly takes a lot of time and materials. Then you still have no guarantee it will get there okay. Either that or someone expects you to give it to them because they used to sell for $25 way back when so that's what they're worth now. I did have two HT-37s (keeping with the theme) which I sold to another AMer on the amfone board last year. He was in Joisey, but it worked out because I dropped them off at the Hosstraders hamfest with another guy who hauled them back down to him. They were in decent shape: original and complete with no hacks or mods that I could see but dusty from years of storage and the cabinets needed painting. Sold the pair for $200 just to get them out of my way. But this stuff goes on regularly. You just don't hear about it unless it's related to a top dollar sale on epay. There is plenty of gear available if you're willing to go get it and actually pay for it. There's even free stuff still out there, but you need to be willing to actually go get it.
Re: [AMRadio] Collecting vs. Hoarding (was: Value of Homebrew RIgs)
Be careful Geoff I might take you up on that! San Antonio ain't far from Houston and I like the food there too! Barry, KF5GC --- W5OMR/Geoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anthony W. DePrato wrote: ok i have 2 valiants and 3 ht 32's so who wants to buy these and come to ky and load them up.? also have a few sx 62a's. That's a good lead to follow, Tony... I've got three HT-37's. 2 work, one is a parts donor (with the parts back in it, it'd work, too). I have three Halliscratcher SX-73's (R-274's). I'll let -one- of *those* go, but you gotta come to San Antonio, TX to get any of it. I'll haul any of the beasties out to your vehicle. After that, it's -your- hernia :-) -- Driving your AM Rig without a scope, is like driving your car at night, without headlights. (K4KYV) -- 73 = Best Regards, -Geoff/W5OMR __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [AMRadio] Collecting vs. Hoarding (was: Value of Homebrew RIgs)
Barry Sherwood wrote: Be careful Geoff I might take you up on that! San Antonio ain't far from Houston and I like the food there too! Barry, KF5GC I ain't skert! ;-) and I -do- need the space (and the money) -- Driving your AM Rig without a scope, is like driving your car at night, without headlights. (K4KYV) -- 73 = Best Regards, -Geoff/W5OMR
Re: [AMRadio] Collecting vs. Hoarding (was: Value of Homebrew RIgs)
Hi Geoff i have two HT 37's also one is in the shop needs work but can be repaired. am 60 in Nov and decided 3 yrs ago that if i retired and worked 8 hrs a day restoring i would never get them all done so i some almost 300 units to a guy in N.C. and have been selling a few off here and there. down to maybe 25 or 30 units. yes i have a Hernia from lifting all that stuff over the years hi hi.. drop by Somerset Ky sometime I will wheel it out to u but u load it hi hi.. 73 Tony At 10:24 PM 7/14/2006, you wrote: Anthony W. DePrato wrote: ok i have 2 valiants and 3 ht 32's so who wants to buy these and come to ky and load them up.? also have a few sx 62a's. That's a good lead to follow, Tony... I've got three HT-37's. 2 work, one is a parts donor (with the parts back in it, it'd work, too). I have three Halliscratcher SX-73's (R-274's). I'll let -one- of *those* go, but you gotta come to San Antonio, TX to get any of it. I'll haul any of the beasties out to your vehicle. After that, it's -your- hernia :-) -- Driving your AM Rig without a scope, is like driving your car at night, without headlights. (K4KYV) -- 73 = Best Regards, -Geoff/W5OMR __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb Anthony W. DePrato WA4JQS QCWA # 23602 10X # 3621 A1-OP FISTS # 10573 AMI # 1274 NCDXF # 1036 RNARS # 1309 SKCC # 1227 DXCC PHONE DXCC RTTY DXCC CW Lis. 1962 Calls Held VP8BZL VP8SSI 3Y0PI V31SS ZD8JQS WA4JQS/ZS1 WA4JQS/4K1 WA4JQS/KC4
Re: [AMRadio] Collecting vs. Hoarding (was: Value of Homebrew RIgs)
I will join in here with Tony, and say this It ain't like that at all! However I have 1 HT-32 MK1, 2 HT32As and 2 HT32Bs, and I will sell them each at a cost of 590.00 per unit, pickup only. As we all are aware, good intentions don't do it, money talks and B.S. walks! I find it very laudable that folks abhor people that spend their money on what they want. Do what they want with the things they buy, and when the individual, says give me this much and it's yours, THERE ARE NO TAKERS! Back into the dungeon, for me. Jim WB2FCN Quoted lines were left in to protect the innocent! - Original Message - From: Anthony W. DePrato [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Discussion of AM Radio amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, July 14, 2006 9:45 PM Subject: [AMRadio] Collecting vs. Hoarding (was: Value of Homebrew RIgs) At 11:08 AM 7/14/2006 -0400, Todd, KA1KAQ wrote: On 7/14/06, Theo Bellamy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip Just my opinion - if you feel I have stepped on anyone's toes, that's ok. I probably did. If you have ten John Valiants in your basement I think you should sell some of them. ok i have 2 valiants and 3 ht 32's so who wants to buy these and come to ky and load them up.? also have a few sx 62a's. 73 Tony wa4jqs
RE: [AMRadio] Collecting vs. Hoarding (was: Value of Homebrew RIgs)
Todd wrote: I tend to avoid anything that involves telling someone what they can or can't have, or that they should redistribute their wealth. I agree absolutely. I would never support prohibition against collecting -- even when it mutates into hoarding -- nor would I support any sort of forced redistribution of anyone's wealth. But, I certainly claim the right to question the motives or even the sanity of someone who behaves as I described in my previous post (the lighthearted nature of which I hope showed through without the need for smiley faces). If a guy wants to fill his house up with Pez dispensers, or baseball caps, or whatever, that's his business. When does collecting become hoarding? It a guys wants a pristine example of every piece of gear that Collins ever made, and sets out to acquire them, that is great. More power to him. On the other hand, if a guy set out to purchase every piece of Collins gear he can find, which then disappear into his basement never to be seen or heard again (until he croaks, as a John pointed out), I don't think that is fine. I think it is indicative of mental health issues, and it is harmful to the hobby within a hobby of collecting old ham rigs as it keeps other folks from being able to participate. There is an unlimited supply of Pez dispensers, but there is a very limited supply of old radios. If there weren't, then a 75A4 would still sit all day in the hot sun at a hamfest with a yellow sticky on it that says '$100 OBO'. Just my opinion - if you feel I have stepped on anyone's toes, that's ok. I probably did. If you have ten John Valiants in your basement I think you should sell some of them. But while I sure wouldn't support you being forced to sell them, I reserve my right to question your actions - in a gentlemanly and lighthearted manner, of course. This is a hobby, afterall. It is supposed to be fun. Theo K4MO
Re: [AMRadio] Collecting vs. Hoarding (was: Value of Homebrew RIgs)
On 7/14/06, Theo Bellamy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip Just my opinion - if you feel I have stepped on anyone's toes, that's ok. I probably did. If you have ten John Valiants in your basement I think you should sell some of them. But while I sure wouldn't support you being forced to sell them, I reserve my right to question your actions - in a gentlemanly and lighthearted manner, of course. This is a hobby, afterall. It is supposed to be fun. Absolutely! Get your gear on the air. Share the history, the experience, the FUN.
Re: [AMRadio] Collecting vs. Hoarding (was: Value of Homebrew RIgs)
Anthony W. DePrato wrote: ok i have 2 valiants and 3 ht 32's so who wants to buy these and come to ky and load them up.? also have a few sx 62a's. That's a good lead to follow, Tony... I've got three HT-37's. 2 work, one is a parts donor (with the parts back in it, it'd work, too). I have three Halliscratcher SX-73's (R-274's). I'll let -one- of *those* go, but you gotta come to San Antonio, TX to get any of it. I'll haul any of the beasties out to your vehicle. After that, it's -your- hernia :-) -- Driving your AM Rig without a scope, is like driving your car at night, without headlights. (K4KYV) -- 73 = Best Regards, -Geoff/W5OMR
