To me, the SX-28 is somewhat like the Zenith TransOceanic -- a fine set of
its type, yet still readily available. As a collector, it's hard to look
down my nose at any combination of good performance and current
affordability. I spent considerable time restoring my first SX-28. The
second one, cherry by anyone's definition, is still waiting in the workshop
for some winter when I can do the job right :-)

Sure, comparable or better radios were manufactured during those years, and
a very few of those fall into the genuinely "rare" category (I even own one
or two). IMHO, the big attraction of radios such as the SX-28 and TO is
their rich history. Who listened to this set, and what was playing then? The
mind wanders . . . .

Regards,

Phil N.