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Old 12-12-2006, 10:04 PM
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In case you don't know what "Fair to good condition" means..

Here's an example:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Hammarlund-hq-11...QQcmdZViewItem
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Old 12-12-2006, 10:27 PM
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I would say it looks pretty nasty but likely is in fair to good condition physically once you look past the dirt/corrosion. Looks like it may have been left in an unheated barn/patio in a damp climate due to rust on the screws and would probably clean up to look pretty decent.
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Old 12-13-2006, 12:37 AM
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I think i will bid $3.00 on this item.
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Old 12-13-2006, 12:39 AM
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i'll see your $3 and raise you $5
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Old 12-13-2006, 06:39 AM
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I wouldn't waste my time...these are reasonably common, they come up on You-Know-Where frequently, there's liable to be one next week that doesn't have quite so many "issues"..Besides, this is an alright set,but... The Hammarlunds to get are the HQ-129, 145, 180, & the SP series, especially the SP-600. It was considered as "Annapurna" to the R-390As being "Everest".
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Old 12-13-2006, 07:53 AM
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I would say it looks pretty nasty but likely is in fair to good condition physically once you look past the dirt/corrosion. Looks like it may have been left in an unheated barn/patio in a damp climate due to rust on the screws and would probably clean up to look pretty decent.

Holy cow! You're a lot more generous then I'd be! I'd rate it "dumpster-ready"!

The best things are:

1. $.01 starting bid.
2. $8 shipping.

At least the knobs and the s-meter (if it works) are worth that.
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Old 12-13-2006, 11:56 AM
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$8 shipping ? i wonder where he came up with that.youd be lucky to ship just the knobs and meters for that price.
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Old 12-13-2006, 05:56 PM
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Holy cow! You're a lot more generous then I'd be! I'd rate it "dumpster-ready"!

The best things are:

1. $.01 starting bid.
2. $8 shipping.

At least the knobs and the s-meter (if it works) are worth that.
We have worked with units that looked MUCH worse, much rustier, but still electrically were still in good shape after replacing old caps.
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Old 12-13-2006, 06:34 PM
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The opening bid is very fair. It will get bid up to whatever the market will bear for this set in this condition. Might make a good parts set for someone who already has one of these units, or else it will be an interesting challenge for a restorer.

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Old 12-13-2006, 06:36 PM
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I don't know where he got that shipping number, either. You couldn't send a tube receiver across the street for that.
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Old 12-13-2006, 07:55 PM
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hq-110

Hello for me i like SP-600 for its sound but like Collins R-391 for its selectivity. That HQ-110 looks rough bet it plays. I would bid 4 dollars for it!They are comon tho have seen a few here in nashvile area. Afvel
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Old 12-13-2006, 09:04 PM
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I am still the high bidder @ .71 cents.
LAY OFF THE SNIPE BUTTON! It's mine.
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Old 12-13-2006, 09:07 PM
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You're not gettin' off that cheap...
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Old 12-13-2006, 09:08 PM
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I wouldn't waste my time...these are reasonably common, they come up on You-Know-Where frequently, there's liable to be one next week that doesn't have quite so many "issues"..Besides, this is an alright set,but... The Hammarlunds to get are the HQ-129, 145, 180, & the SP series, especially the SP-600. It was considered as "Annapurna" to the R-390As being "Everest".
Oh, I dunno. My 120X is pretty hot on the bcb.
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Old 12-13-2006, 10:06 PM
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I guess my bid was too high they ended auction??????????????????
Oh well I did not need another project. ( my esnipe bid was for $50.00)
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