Pointed subject, to be sure. First, let me say I found the comment by
one person about that NY "radio club" charity. I've always wondered
what it really was.

But to my point... I'm fortunate in that my XYL is quite a bit younger
than I am and she's been around when I've "accumulated" the current crop
of equipment. Sure, I had a shack before she arrived on the scene, but
the plethora of BA's I now have arrived post-XYL. She has an abiding
knowledge of what the stuff is and what I originally paid for it (that,
and I have a running inventory). I'm currently divesting some treasures
owing to an impending move. But, most gear will make the trip. When
the time eventually comes, she will sell the gear for what it will
bring, hopefully with some allied support from trusted friends. I
cannot expect her, or anyone, to interview the buyer to confirm their
good intentions for the gear. All I can hope for is that it won't go to
predatory ambulance chasers of the ilk we all know so well. Beyond
that, I will have considered myself a good steward of these "maritime
location securing devices" and will have passed them on in better
condition than received. I will have had fun and done my part. That's
all folks!!