[Chad Hauris]

Yes, I have seen some people that have unrealistic expectations re: price, some of the most extreme are people that think that just because a TV has a big wooden cabinet it is worth $$. Saw a CTC-68 with what looked like a slate top at a garage sale, non-working, and they laughed at me when I offered them $10. They wanted big bucks for it cause it cost them $600 back in 74 or so.

People in most cases do NOT want these old consoles. Got a very nice RCA 1993 or so console, perfect shape, at the recycling days recently.

Also on the flip side of this issue I love giving away what people consider high-priced fad items to those who will use them for practical purposes. Years ago a radio station was cleaning out a storage room and I got a lot of Ampex 350 and 351 tape recorders. They were given to me, they otherwise were headed to the dump. I saw one of the power supply units alone for the 350 sell on Ebay for $250 or so, I gave one to someone who needed the parts. I feel what goes around comes around. If someone needed a Mullard GZ34 to replace one that burned out I would just give it to him, just as long as he wouldn't turn around and sell it on EBAY! It's just a rectifier tube to me, a practical implement, not some Holy Grail item!

I don't try to profiteer off this stuff, just use it for practical use and enjoyment and historical preservation. Have been given plenty of equipment I enjoy in return for giving or trading some to those who really use and enjoy it. No offense to people whose business is buying and selling this equipment but my stake in it is purely enjoyment.