unbuilt predictions

[Jack Crenshaw]

I'm sitting here looking at no less than 55 vacuum-tube Heathkits.  That doesn't count
the ones that are still in their (shipping) boxes in the garage.

I'm set for life <grin>.

Jack

Chuck Penson wrote:

> Last year, during my talk on Heathkits at the Dayton Hamvention, I
> predicted (as many of you who were there will recall) that given the
> popularity of unbuilt Heathkits and the astronomical prices for which
> they could be sold, within two years there would be a thriving cottage
> industry based on the sale of what I called “rekits” -- Heathkits that
> had been disassembled, cleaned up, fitted with new parts, repackaged, and
> sold once again as kits. I am gratified to see that my prediction has
> come to pass.
>
> I am not surprised to see one show up on ebay. In fact the only thing
> that does surprise me is that it took so long.
>
> Those who have read my book or my articles in ER will know that I am a
> fiery opponent of assembling unbuilt Heathkits. I won’t bother you with
> my reasons. Read the book.
>
> I for one applaud and support the rekit concept for two reasons. 1) It
> lessens the desire to assemble true original never-before-assembled kits,
> and 2) it satisfies the desires of those who really want to built
> kits--especially kits with vacuum tubes.
>
> The last time I looked this rekit was up over $100 dollars. It  will end
> up much higher, I am certain. As a result you can expect to see a flood
> of them hit the market, and with this flood, perhaps a lowering of
> prices. Someone may even start to sell them through a catalog.
>
> I think Howard Anthony would be very happy.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Chuck / WA7ZZE
>
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