Am I that far off on Prices

[Jerry-n5ugw]

Do Johnson Valiants really sell for $650 as in ePay... I was thinking of trading my TS-430 for a working valiant.. Man was i dreaming...or what

[WBear2GCR]

Depends...

Condition, and who is buying.

You might make that swap with someone who wants a decent SSB rig or portable rig and has an extra boatanchor, maybe that needs some work.

I've seen them for quite a bit less, even on ePay.

I think, not sure, I'd sell you my Valiant II with the modified high output modulator for that money...

                  _-_-WBear2GCR

[Rick K5IAR]

Jerry,

I sold mine a few months back for $350.00.  It was in excellent condition electrically and had very few marks on the case and face.  I didn't have it on eBay, however, it was sold here on AMFone.  Keep an eye out, there are more out there for a decent price.

73,
Rick/K5IAR

[Jerry-n5ugw]

No looking for a perty one Just one that works. I can modify it, used to have a Valiant, CE-20 w/458vfo and HQ-180a. I should have never traded it off. I learned more from that Valiant than all the other stuff I ever had.
I do not think I will find the trade but I would trade the TS-430 for the Valiant and the AL-811 w/573b's for the HQ-180a and maybe the CE-20. We'll see, one man's wants is anothers needs. Thanks

[ka3zlr]

Welcome to the world of Overpriceness OM..It's a Shame...I seen a DX-40 go for a hundred an a half...with No Rocks...LOL...

I like what Bob said on Eham.....


 I exchange parts with a close circle of ham radio people who I consider friends and real hams. That is the AM community. I get parts for free or a very modest price. Help is always on the way when needed. Unlike the typical SSB whacker type or the one thinking of making a quick unhonest buck instead of helping fellow brethren out. I'd rather associate myself with people who are notoriously known for keeping the ham tradition alive and their generosity and who will help out a fellow ham.


Most Excellent Posting.....
 

[Jerry-n5ugw]

What did he say... What did he say???

[ka3zlr]

I forgot to click paste... Woops....LOL....................

[N3DRB The Derb]

ebay is great. but you cant expect to get get " collector quality" gear without paying collector prices. Me, I'll take the hammy hambone route and look for the most beat up looking crap I can get that is sill whole and has all the parts, or is only missing parts I have. refinishing and powder coating are cheap as hell, and I don't care if it looks factory or not.

I'd black wrinkle everything I have. You cant improve on perfection. I may in fact black wrinkle both my Yeasu's. The DRB box will be when the metal work is done, and I might just gloss white wrinkle the Gonset amps. 

I'll be the coolest mutha since undercover brotha.   

[Jerry-n5ugw]

Your a hoot Derb... Yahsuees in black wrinkle.. that would be kewl. After thinking on it more a DX-100b or TX-1 would be a better choice.. Now to find a local between Rockmart, Ga. and Lexington, AL. who wants a TS-430 loaded with all of the filters and mods. Solid state just ain't my thang.. Then trade the AL-811 for a good receiver and what ever else.. Hummmm..day dreamin... doo-waa diddy.. by the cool jays

[W1UJR]

Where is Elvira these days?

[WA1GFZ]

Gee I hope she is still on LA tv.

[W1UJR]

LA TV?

[Vortex Joe - N3IBX]

Welcome to the world of Overpriceness OM..It's a Shame...I seen a DX-40 go for a hundred an a half...with No Rocks...LOL...

I like what Bob said on Eham.....


 I exchange parts with a close circle of ham radio people who I consider friends and real hams. That is the AM community. I get parts for free or a very modest price. Help is always on the way when needed. Unlike the typical SSB whacker type or the one thinking of making a quick unhonest buck instead of helping fellow brethren out. I'd rather associate myself with people who are notoriously known for keeping the ham tradition alive and their generosity and who will help out a fellow ham.


Most Excellent Posting.....
 

Jack,
       AMEN to all you said above!

[Steve - WB3HUZ]

Welcome to the world of Overpriceness OM..It's a Shame...I seen a DX-40 go for a hundred an a half...with No Rocks...LOL...

LOL indeed! As long as dumb hams are willing to pay that much money for a radio that was a piece of junk new, others will sell it to them. God bless America!

Elvira is about 100 years old now. I don't think there is enough makeup, plastic surgery or silicone that will make her something worth looking at now.

[Ralph W3GL]

Your speakin of Cassy Petersen...  Actually she never was that much of a LOOKER!

She should be in her 60's or so now and I think as I recall, retired from late night TV...

[AF9J]

I saw her on a talk show a few years ago.  She has a daughter in her 20s (who was on the talk show with her), and has been married for a long time.  She looks nothing like Elvira in person.  She has brown hair, and while she isn't a supermodel in looks, she's not ugly.

73,
Ellen - AF9J

[Ralph W3GL]

Hey, I didn't say she was "ugly"...  Just not all that much of a "looker"...
To each their own, said the farmer as he kissed his cow!

And, perhaps I miss judged her age a bit,,,,   Sorry...

[Steve - WB3HUZ]

Put big knockers on a piece of cardboard and most guys will go nuts.

[Pete, WA2CWA]

[Vortex Joe - N3IBX]

Put big knockers on a piece of cardboard and most guys will go nuts.

Whew, that's quite a statement! I happen to represent that remark. Nuthin wrong with big knockers, jugs, hooters, headlights, dagmars, or whatever you care to call them. Kind of like the shiny chrome front end of a '55 Cadillac comin right at ya. You gotta take a second look!

[ka3zlr]

Yeaaaaa, BIG Ones....

[W3RSW]

Watermellons.

[Vortex Joe - N3IBX]

Bodacious Ta Ta's

[Vortex Joe - N3IBX]

Without getting graphic or verbose, it's left up to ones' imagination on how they can be manipulated to ones' benefit, or just left alone to enjoy. Beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder!

Did someone say "art for art's sake"?

Either way works for me!

[W1UJR]

From Wikipedia: Cassandra Peterson (born September 17, 1951) is an American actress best known for her on-screen horror host persona "Elvira, Mistress of the Dark". She gained fame on Los Angeles television station KHJ wearing a black, gothic, cleavage-enhancing gown as host of Movie Macabre, a weekly horror movie presentation. Her wickedly vampish appearance was offset by her comical character, quick-witted personality and Valley girl-type speech.

Cassandra in real life


And in costume




Which do you prefer?