Example of over the top ebay auctions! $699+$108 Shipping!LOL

[Onelasttime]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Royce-...d=132421089662&_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982

You would think that @$699 for a FCC type approved 40Ch SSB radio that shipping would be included but you would be wrong! LOL

 

[Riverman]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Royce-642-40-Channel-AM-SSB-CB-Radio-Base-Station/302417230843?_trkparms=aid=888007&algo=DISC.MBE&ao=1&asc=41376&meid=a094152d10a54bdfac99e581cbf4f896&pid=100009&rk=1&rkt=1&sd=132421089662&_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982

You would think that @$699 for a FCC type approved 40Ch SSB radio that shipping would be included but you would be wrong! LOL

Here's another from the same Seller.
Would love to have either radio, but not at those prices.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Realis...202516?hash=item466ff78294:g:TXgAAOSwUn9aCUnL

 

[Klondike Mike]

You would think that @$699 for a FCC type approved 40Ch SSB radio that shipping would be included but you would be wrong! LOL

The cost of doing business in Canada with shipping costs. I'm sure he's not making any profit on shipping. Whereas, I see a lot of USA based eBay sellers definitely deriving profits from padding shipping costs.

 

[Mustang 131]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Royce-642-40-Channel-AM-SSB-CB-Radio-Base-Station/302417230843?_trkparms=aid=888007&algo=DISC.MBE&ao=1&asc=41376&meid=a094152d10a54bdfac99e581cbf4f896&pid=100009&rk=1&rkt=1&sd=132421089662&_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982

You would think that @$699 for a FCC type approved 40Ch SSB radio that shipping would be included but you would be wrong! LOL

Have you seen what people are paying for low mileage cars from the 70's. It makes sense to some...not me. As the used car salesman says "There's an ass for every seat."
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[LeapFrog]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Bi...413195?hash=item3f81d8de4b:g:TqoAAOSwEAtZZ9j5

With one of my locals having seen this listing, he thinks his stud mount two transistor "bilinear" is worth over 100$, actually he thinks it is worth closer to 200$, I said no thank you.

 

[Unit 194]

He's a reputable dealer who I have purchased many NOS items from in the past. As has been previously stated his shipping costs are very high because he's shipping from Saskatchewan, Canada.

 

[Riverman]

He's a reputable dealer who I have purchased many NOS items from in the past. As has been previously stated his shipping costs are very high because he's shipping from Saskatchewan, Canada.

Thanks, 194. That's good to know.
The prices on the radios still seem high. According to everybody and their dog here, they will still need recapping and aligning after all these years. Wish they were cheaper.

 

[PA629]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Bi...413195?hash=item3f81d8de4b:g:TqoAAOSwEAtZZ9j5

With one of my locals having seen this listing, he thinks his stud mount two transistor "bilinear" is worth over 100$, actually he thinks it is worth closer to 200$, I said no thank you.

I bought one of those circa 1977. IIRC, I paid $75 for it BNIB (it was l/t $100 at any rate). Still have it, still works, despite having been senselessly abused in it's early years, only thing I ever had to do to it was replace a relay.

(and now back to your regularly scheduled thread...........)

 

[Unit 194]

Thanks, 194. That's good to know.
The prices on the radios still seem high. According to everybody and their dog here, they will still need recapping and aligning after all these years. Wish they were cheaper.

I agree they are a bit pricey but sooner or later a collector with deep pockets will probably purchase them.

 

[Pman62]

What do you guys think of this auction?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Galaxy-DX-...%3A23f6773d1600a991f7454363fff68717%7Ciid%3A1
I defer to those with more experience in todays radios. There are also a few others listed to the left.

 

[Riverman]

I agree they are a bit pricey but sooner or later a collector with deep pockets will probably purchase them.

Right you are.
My pockets are shallow.

 

[Riverman]

What do you guys think of this auction?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Galaxy-DX-949-CB-Radio-40-Channel-AM-SSB-PA-Mobile-SWR-w-Talkback-Dimmer-Black/372054174131?_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=49452&meid=b0889b95adf04ba4b25e2aa8e2fa6b0c&pid=100675&rk=1&rkt=15&sd=192352354594&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3Adf19413d-d94e-11e7-8742-74dbd1807f16%7Cparentrq%3A23f6773d1600a991f7454363fff68717%7Ciid%3A1
I defer to those with more experience in todays radios. There are also a few others listed to the left.

I don't think you'll beat that price on a new one anywhere because of the free shipping. The cheapest I've ever seen it is $145 at Bells CB, but he charges $26 to ship it.

 

[Pman62]

I don't think you'll beat that price on a new one anywhere because of the free shipping. The cheapest I've ever seen it is $145 at Bells CB, but he charges $26 to ship it.

In addition to the galaxy, the same seller also has a Uniden Bearcat 980 SSB for $137.91 as well as free shipping. I am wondering which radio has the better bang for the buck.

 

[Riverman]

In addition to the galaxy, the same seller also has a Uniden Bearcat 980 SSB for $137.91 as well as free shipping. I am wondering which radio has the better bang for the buck.

Right now Amazon has the 980 for $121.75 with free shipping.

Amazon product ASIN B007B5ZAES
I think you'll find most members here prefer the 980 over the 949.

 

[6meter]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Royce-642-40-Channel-AM-SSB-CB-Radio-Base-Station/302417230843?_trkparms=aid=888007&algo=DISC.MBE&ao=1&asc=41376&meid=a094152d10a54bdfac99e581cbf4f896&pid=100009&rk=1&rkt=1&sd=132421089662&_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982

You would think that @$699 for a FCC type approved 40Ch SSB radio that shipping would be included but you would be wrong! LOL

The Royce is a very nice looking radio. But wow the price!!

You could get a brand new shipped Icom IC7300 for $999 after rebate a week ago.
I guess before I would spend $750 plus shipping I would get the Icom.