Value of Motorola radios?
 

I need an expert witness to testify as to the value of two (2) Motorola Radius
low-band mobiles and five (5) Motorola moxy mobiles in a Kansas City area court
case. None of these radios have mics/accessories, none of the Moxy's work. Does
anyone know where I can find such a person to testify as an expert witness?

I need an expert witness to testify as to the value of two (2)
Motorola Radius low-band mobiles and five (5) Motorola moxy mobiles in
a Kansas City area court case. None of these radios have
mics/accessories, none of the Moxy's work. Does anyone know where I
can find such a person to testify as an expert witness?


For your information, unworking Motorola Moxy radios should be
considered "Junk". They are crystal controlled, 2 channel radios which
even when working are nearly worthless now-a-days.

The Radius line radios have value, but you have failed to specify the
model number of the product. The Radius line has progressed over the years
from the old M100/M200 line to a more refined product. I would hazzard to
guess an old M100 Low-band Radius with no accessories would be worth about
$75.00, at best.


Ed

LMR Tech, 30+ years

You're looking at less than $300, best case scenario. If you can find a way
to make "original value" an issue, then list price from a dealer would be
astounding in comparison, especially if you could include inflation offset
and current production compared replacement cost.
Best place to go is your local yellow pages under Two-Way Radio or
Communications, or similar, and just find a Motorola dealer willing to help.
good luck!
rb

"Kscoinhutch" wrote in message
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I need an expert witness to testify as to the value of two (2) Motorola
Radius
low-band mobiles and five (5) Motorola moxy mobiles in a Kansas City area
court
case. None of these radios have mics/accessories, none of the Moxy's work.
Does
anyone know where I can find such a person to testify as an expert
witness?

On 28 Nov 2004 23:01:30 GMT, (Kscoinhutch) wrote:

I need an expert witness to testify as to the value of two (2) Motorola Radius
low-band mobiles and five (5) Motorola moxy mobiles in a Kansas City area court
case. None of these radios have mics/accessories, none of the Moxy's work. Does
anyone know where I can find such a person to testify as an expert witness?

If no one here is able to assist, try the LMR yahoo group.

But as others have pointed out, 'not working' = junk.

Might I ask why you need someone willing to testify in court?

Chances are you're looking at about $100 an hour for a 'expert'. The
two radius radios I'd say retail used about $150 each.

Might be best to cut your losses.

Evan
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I suspect this is for a criminal case to reduce a grand theft charge. If
I am correct in this assumption, you need to hire a defense attorney to
find a court experienced expert witness in such matters as establishing
value to items. There are resources for finding such people in law
publications. They would then have to research the items under question
and present a convincing argument based on such things as depreciation,
market value, obsolescence, merchantability etc. Simply bringing in a
radio shop tech waiving E-bay stats or a Motorola salesman with his
pricebook will be risky.

It is pretty obvious to all of us that these items are junk, but the
prosecution is liable to bring evidence of replacement costs, purchase
orders etc.

Please seek legal guidance.

Kscoinhutch wrote:

I need an expert witness to testify as to the value of two (2) Motorola Radius
low-band mobiles and five (5) Motorola moxy mobiles in a Kansas City area court
case. None of these radios have mics/accessories, none of the Moxy's work. Does
anyone know where I can find such a person to testify as an expert witness?



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