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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.
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"When resistors increase in value, they're worthless"
-Dave G
Last edited by DavGoodlin; 05-13-2015 at 11:01 AM.
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