I don't let "overpriced" sets bother me. As stated well above, they're worth what they sell for. That's how a free economy works, right? I've probably been accused of asking too much before. There are sets I'd gladly give away, even load 'em in your car for you...and there are others that you would have to pay me 10 times what I paid. Sorry, but to ME my CTC-5 is worth around $1000. No, I wouldn't pay anywhere near that for one, but it's mine and I don't want to get rid of it. But, EVERYTHING has a price. And, some buyers are very serious about what they want and will PAY to get it.

I TRY to trade for everything in my collection and keep money out of the equation, dealing only with fellow collectors. If I paid something for a set and trade it, I usually get equal value in trade. If I get lucky acquiring a good CRT I don't need, its theirs for my cost of getting it, not some payday!

Recently, I paid $150 each for Zenith 21" roundie color sets from non-collectors. I really wanted them but I can't see letting them go again for that amount, more so if I add value by recapping, fixing their issues and then setting them up properly.

On the other hand, when I repair something, its nearly always for a non-collector. To justify and finance this hobby, I HAVE to charge for those repairs and then stand behind them. if you undercharge for something to a non-collector, they will think that is all its worth.