Good idea Doug. I got my current Drakes off Epay, two T4X's and an R4A, and have been very happy. But that was a while ago, and Epay seems to have gotten worse, not better, since then.
Last night I was willing to go maybe $230, but was surprised it went to $511. Chuck, K1OM On Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 12:13 PM, Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I would say no -- not normal. I'd guess a couple of guys *really* wanted > that R4-B. > > Sometimes I'll track closing prices on various pieces of gear that I'm > contemplating buying. I haven't tracked the receivers for about a year but > at that time R4-B prices were averaging $178. But, that was with only 3 > data points. The high was $233. Probably higher now. > > Closing prices tend to be all over the map depending on how well the seller > presents his item, the sellers reputation, the sun spot cycle, etc. etc. > > For example, lately, I've been watching T-4XC prices (thinking of picking > up a spare). And, with 24 data points: > Low: $153 > Avg: $272 > High: $580 > > With 72 data points, the L-4B: > Low: $350 > Avg: $722 > High: $1200 > > With 71 data points, the MN-2000: > Low: $75 > Avg: $217 > High: $345 > > My strategy is to look for really nice gear at average prices. The > spreadsheet helps me know what is a good deal and what isn't. > > There is a fairly continuous stream of Drake gear for sale there and here > on the list. Be patient and the right receiver, at the right price, will > come your way. > > 73, > -Doug, W7KF > > > Chuck Grandgent wrote: > >> I have R4A, thought I might be interested in getting an R4B. >> There was an average looking one on the E place last night that went for >> over $500, is that normal ? >> >> Chuck, K1OM >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Drakelist mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist >> > > _______________________________________________ > Drakelist mailing list > [email protected] > http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist >
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