If this wasn't so sad, it would be funny ...

[Marshall M. Dues]

My 1982 Heathkit catalog shows the IP-2717A low-cost 0-400 volt DC
power supply as costing $189.95 in kit form, and $239.99 factory
wired.  An OPENING bid of $345.00! - what a vulture!

Marshall Dues



Fred Olsen wrote:
>
> Dear Friends,
>
> I promised myself I wouldn't add to the furor over prices at 'that
> place', but this was just too good to pass up.
>
> Someone is asking for an OPENING bid of $345 for a Heath IP-2717 power
> supply (it's the blue new-look version of the A: 6.3/12.6, B: 400, C:
> 100 volt bench supply, from around 1980).
> And then has the gall to state "No Reserve", and $27 for shipping!
> Sure it's clean and includes a manual, but ...
>
> I'll refrain from further editorial comments, but if you want to
> have a good laugh, or a cry, it's at Item #272225167.
>
> Fred
>
> ...clipped...

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