On Sun, Mar 2, 2008 at 8:24 PM, AB5MM <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I really need some advise. After the initial "sticker shock" wore off, > I may have found a Viking II with 122 vfo. <snip> What is a > reasonable price range for something like this?
Hey Steve - I'll add my 'welcome back' to the current chorus. It is indeed a very interesting, knowledgeable, and just plain FUN group. Pricing info you've gotten so far is spot on, especially for condition stated. Viking IIs are still available in good numbers, anywhere from $100-$300 in good shape with VFO (sold a like-new set a few years back for $100 w/VFO & manuals). I tend to be more willing to pay a higher price for a cosmetically-clean unit even if it needs work, since re-painting anything more than an engraved panel or plain cabinet is beyond my time and skill level. And if I gotta look at it for long periods of time, it needs to be somewhat appealing. Don't let online sticker shock sway you: it's only worth to you what you're willing to pay. The AM community seems to take care of its own quite well, offering reasonable and fair deals to those we know won't simply try to flip the item for a profit on ebay. I find it a whole lot more difficult to put a value on the enjoyment gained from a piece of gear, than the gear itself. Good luck - ~ Todd, KA1KAQ ______________________________________________________________ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:[email protected] To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
