I agree. And the asking prices for the pieces WERE exactly in line with the
prices stated below. I was just irritated at the "SLAM" over parting out
issue, since I couldn't get any takers.
The biggest grief came from the facts:
1) Drums are cracked.
I have YET to see an Apache or Mohawk WITHOUT cracked drums.
Ron Eisenbrey, AB5WG, 115 First Street, Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 491-7823
Offers replacement drums at reasonable prices.
2) Dial cord(s) need to be restrung.
Due to age and dry rot, a very common problem BUT a very simple and
easy CHEAP repair.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Merz Donald S"
> Actually, an important point could be overlooked in the heat and flames.
> Post-war boatanchors are not rare. None. Never were and never will be. The
> Apache is common as water. Which is why you can buy one for about $100
> restorable and $250 in mint working condition.
>
> There are a few 1930's boatanchors that are actually rare. But
> paradoxically, these are not the most sought-after or high-priced items.
>
> The whole boatanchor disposal situation is going to get really interesting
> over the next 10 years. By 2010, the peak of the babyboom is going to be
> retiring, moving and disposing. I read somewhere that the aggregate total
of
> the inheritance that will be left behind by the babyboomers constitutes
the
> largest transfer of wealth in human history.
>
> Now, combine that thought with 1) the average age of all hams by 2010 will
> be 60+ and they will not be looking to acquire new collections, 2) the
> number of hams will have fallen by 25%, 3) digital radio technology will
be
> in full swing and making the terms AM and FM into fast-fading history, and
> 4) antique radio associations such as AWA and public museums are already
> storing far more equipment than they can actually display.
>
> So you make the call: What is the future of all of this non-rare equipment
> that some of us have accumulated? How many "ham radio museums" will a
> generally disinterested public actually support?
>
> 73, Don Merz, N3RHT
