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We all have to face this reality at some point, but I'm sure George (W9EVT) and his XYL have given it considerable thought. I know my XYL and family would not have a clue what to do with the "stuff" I've accumulated over the past 65 years. For that reason, my solution was to put in my will that everything in my "radio room" goes to my amateur radio club. If they don't want it, at least they will know how to dispose of it in a way that yields a tax write-off for my heirs and places some funds in the club's coffers.
As unpleasant as it is, we all need to act on its inevitability to the advantage of those we leave behind.
Jack, W8TEE
On Saturday, December 29, 2018, 12:11:12 AM EST, Bob Lunsford via Groups.Io <nocrud222@...> wrote:
And if it were to become by possibly various way a radio museum
or the items were to be a radio museum?
I wonder too if there is not someone who would want to be the
owner of such a collection in its entirety and had the wherewithal
to make it happen. It seems somehow undesirable that there
would be a break-up of such a collection. In many ways, it IS
amateur radio history.
My imagination working here and I do not mean to be morbid about it.
Bob ¡ª KK5R
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I apologize if this is a bit morbid, but the mother of all estate sales on Ebay looms in the future.
Mike
K5ESS
Sent: Friday, December 28, 2018 9:22 PM
Subject: Re: [BITX20] uBITXv4 for sale #ubitx
But wait...? There's more!
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He's an equal opportunity collector.
I saw my long lost piece-o-crap Hallicrafters S120 in there,
about 10 down from Jack's photo, top left.
Also the ARC-5 receiver I used while in college.
Look hard enough at those photos and you will find every piece
of store-bought communications gear you ever touched.
Jerry
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Good points, Jack.
73, Dan? W2DLC
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I just hope they get what it's actually worth and not what I told my wife I paid for it.? ?:)
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My friend updates his inventory of equipment yearly with prices from QRZ, eBay, etc. his XYL has a good starting point?
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"My friend updates his inventory of equipment yearly with prices from QRZ, eBay, etc. his XYL has a good starting point "
For a knowing person, wise about radio equipment and its value,
it can be a good investment. However, I have friends who would
handle it if something catastrophic happened. Otherwise, I am
busy "thinning the herd" and believe one good, simple working
system is wisest for me. However, as the old saying goes:
"Everyone's taste is in his own mouth."
Bob ¡ª KK5R
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On Sat, 12/29/18, Mike Short <ai4ns.mike.spam@...> wrote: Subject: Re: [BITX20] What to do when The Ultimate Short happens? To: [email protected] Date: Saturday, December 29, 2018, 1:23 PM My friend updates his inventory of equipment yearly with prices from QRZ, eBay, etc. his XYL has a good starting point
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Bob
Good approach,? although I confess to having a few rigs, including the hw16 I used in 1970 something. Yes good advice to not always be increasing in rigs. Enjoy them and pass them on sometimes.
We must also recognize the bitx and ubitx to be international in scope, my we are blessed by folk in India that make it happen. To some hams its their only rig. I fear when we flaunt too much affluence or knowledge here. Let's help everyone, everywhere enjoy the bitx and ubitx experience,? and not forget we come from diverse cultures here.
Happy 2019 to the bitx world.
Curt
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In my view Ebay is an efficient way. Who 'wins' the auction is usually another ham willing to restore or keep alive the old stuff. Leaving everything to the radio club may be an alternative, but not totally sure it is the best way. I would avoid flea markets for hams. It happened to me I refused to buy good pieces because they set the price too low.
Il 29/dic/2018 19:45, "Bob Lunsford via Groups.Io" <nocrud222= [email protected]> ha scritto:
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> "My friend updates his inventory of equipment yearly with prices from QRZ, eBay, etc. his XYL has a good starting point "
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> For a knowing person, wise about radio equipment and its value,
> it can be a good investment. However, I have friends who would
> handle it if something catastrophic happened. Otherwise, I am
> busy "thinning the herd" and believe one good, simple working
> system is wisest for me. However, as the old saying goes:
> "Everyone's taste is in his own mouth."
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> Bob ¡ª KK5R
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> On Sat, 12/29/18, Mike Short < ai4ns.mike.spam@...> wrote:
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> ?Subject: Re: [BITX20] What to do when The Ultimate Short happens?
> ?To: [email protected]
> ?Date: Saturday, December 29, 2018, 1:23 PM
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> ?My friend updates his inventory
> ?of equipment yearly with prices from QRZ, eBay, etc. his XYL
> ?has a good starting point?
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I understand, but my experience is that heirs want little or nothing to do with selling equipment, much less writing it up for an auction. If you wanted to, you could make it a condition in the will that the equipment be sold on ebay. Still, it takes someone with some knowledge to write the description. Otherwise, you get the "I-don't-know-if-it-works" descriptions which just about dooms its resale value. At least the club would have a reason to make sure some lipstick is applied to the description since they are knowledgeable and have a vested interest in selling at a good price.
eBay is an efficient way to sell things, but it does depend heavily on a good description of what's being sold, and I just don't see heirs wanting to do it, nor having the knowledge to do a good job of it.
Jack, W8TEE
On Saturday, December 29, 2018, 2:19:16 PM EST, iz oos <and2oosiz2@...> wrote:
In my view Ebay is an efficient way. Who 'wins' the auction is usually another ham willing to restore or keep alive the old stuff. Leaving everything to the radio club may be an alternative, but not totally sure it is the best way. I would avoid flea markets for hams. It happened to me I refused to buy good pieces because they set the price too low.
Il 29/dic/2018 19:45, "Bob Lunsford via Groups.Io" <nocrud222= [email protected]> ha scritto:
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> REF:
> "My friend updates his inventory of equipment yearly with prices from QRZ, eBay, etc. his XYL has a good starting point "
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> For a knowing person, wise about radio equipment and its value,
> it can be a good investment. However, I have friends who would
> handle it if something catastrophic happened. Otherwise, I am
> busy "thinning the herd" and believe one good, simple working
> system is wisest for me. However, as the old saying goes:
> "Everyone's taste is in his own mouth."
>
> Bob ¡ª KK5R
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> On Sat, 12/29/18, Mike Short < ai4ns.mike.spam@...> wrote:
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> ?Subject: Re: [BITX20] What to do when The Ultimate Short happens?
> ?To: [email protected]
> ?Date: Saturday, December 29, 2018, 1:23 PM
> ?
> ?My friend updates his inventory
> ?of equipment yearly with prices from QRZ, eBay, etc. his XYL
> ?has a good starting point?
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Since we're on the subject, don't stop with your radio stuff.? I've recommended to most of my friends and relatives to start a death book.? This applies more to those of us in old houses and/or with property and/or animals but think about all the things it takes to keep your home running that probably aren't known to your spouse/partner/survivors.? Stuff like how to get the ancient boiler fired up in the fall or your well/drinking water system maintenance.? Don't overlook appliances, alarms, and electronics.? Not to mention care and feeding for any animals and even contact information for financial institutions.? It also helps to label things like the water shut off for the house and diagram your electrical system if you have multiple sub panels and disconnects.
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All good points. My Son, 41 yrs, keeps reminding me to make a will detailing what to do with my radio and computer gear. I haven't had an XYL for 4 decades. It was only my Son and I, now its my Son's trained K9 for his Son that didn't work out, and he only cares about eating, drinking, and being let out to relieve himself. Hi Hi
I just turned 72 and need to get something in writing, legally, so the State of Ohio doesn't benefit what my Son and his Son can relish the benefits. My Son has no interest in my hobby and little clue as to what dollar amount is fair for resale of my equipment. Having a legal document that donates my stuff to my local club is a good idea. Thanks the reminder of what I need to do this week. Terry - KB8AMZ Brimfield Twp, OH USA EN91hd Linux User# 412308, Ubuntu User# 34905,?PCARS#78, NAQCC#6668, QRP-ARCI#8855, SKCC#14195
Since we're on the subject, don't stop with your radio stuff.? I've recommended to most of my friends and relatives to start a death book.? This applies more to those of us in old houses and/or with property and/or animals but think about all the things it takes to keep your home running that probably aren't known to your spouse/partner/survivors.? Stuff like how to get the ancient boiler fired up in the fall or your well/drinking water system maintenance.? Don't overlook appliances, alarms, and electronics.? Not to mention care and feeding for any animals and even contact information for financial institutions.? It also helps to label things like the water shut off for the house and diagram your electrical system if you have multiple sub panels and disconnects.
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Bob Lunsford
Terry Morris