Mike W wrote:
Wow

http://cgi.ebay.com/SONY-SHORTWAVE-R...QQcmdZViewItem

I think the real question is whether the bidder is a radio collector or
a radio listener. Collectors as we all know will pay dearly for a mint
radio and if the box and instructions are included the sky can be the
limit. The needs of a radio listener are usually far more modest.
It's clear that at least three people think the radio is worth that
much: The final bidder, next highest bidder and the seller.

wrote:
Mike W wrote:
Wow

http://cgi.ebay.com/SONY-SHORTWAVE-R...QQcmdZViewItem

I think the real question is whether the bidder is a radio collector or
a radio listener. Collectors as we all know will pay dearly for a mint
radio and if the box and instructions are included the sky can be the
limit.

Exactly. This is especially true if the radio in question fills the
gap to complete a collection.
A rabid collector with some money burning his pockets would readily
drop the cash.
You only live once and money (for the most part) is a renewable
resource :-)

RK