"John S." wrote in message
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I'm not sure I understand the aversion to second hand goods, but to
each his own I guess. The outfall from estates has been a mainstay of
antique dealers for as long as that business has been around. In my
area at least the companies that manage estate sales tend to be a bit
selective in the estates they sell.

One possible problem with buying new shortwave receivers is that the
number of choices continues to dwindle. I don't know who remains in
the business of making tabletops...Japan Radio maybe? The big guns,
Kenwood, Yaesu, Icom, Panasonic and Sony have all pulled out. The
range of used receivers is much wider than new.

Sometimes those of us that enjoy a bit of digging can find "diamonds".
Well, maybe with some topaz and aquamarine mixed in, but you get the
idea. For example I've found in excellent condition a National HRO-500
for $25.00, a Sony ICF-5900 for $10.00, Panasonic RF-5000b for $50.00
and a Zenith TO for $10.00 Photography is another bug, and I found a
complete Canon VT-Deluxe outfit - lenses, body, filters, all items in
original boxes for $200.00


Good deals John. You obviously have a knack at finding decent items cheap.
I'm going to start going to some of these estate sales down here in Florida.
You see these 2 million dollar homes in some of the best neighborhoods in
town having these estate sales.

I know this girl that dragged me to one once. She bought 2 of these ceiling
lights with fans for about $35 each. I later found out they go for over $300
each new. They hire these "estate auction people" to sell off their stuff
for them and some of them have no idea what they really possess and how to
price them.

Lucky