The Unbuilt HW-101

[rayfri]

There's another reason....     There's one born every minute.


Todd, KA1KAQ wrote:

> On 6/11/06, J. Forster <jfor at quik.com> wrote:
>
>> I can think of one reason for bidding that kind of money...  if you 
>> intend to
>> start reproducing and selling the kits.
>
>
> I can think of another: the high bidder has the money and wants the
> set to build, leave unbuilt, or whatever else. Money is no issue for
> some, and for others, it's not the most important aspect of acquiring
> a piece of gear or anything else they want. Perceived value being the
> main example, this varies from individual and only matters to those
> who like old radio gear.
>
> As usual, the main focus for many is 'money', even though they didn't
> buy the unit. I can't think of any piece of Heath gear I'd pay more
> than a few hundred dollars for, mainly because it just doesn't excite
> me much. Obviously the new owner feels differently, or they wouldn't
> have bought it. Good for them.
>
> Free enterprise, gotta love it...
>
> de Todd/'Boomer'  KA1KAQ
>
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