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NQ6U
08-04-2013, 05:41 PM
From the local Craig's List:


Icom IC-V8000 75w ham radio - $250 (encinitas)

http://images.craigslist.org/00101_eGACkdRctw5_600x450.jpg

Works great tons of power and has great range. No antenna. Perfect for truck or car so txt 858-692-five six two seven or email

So, you can have this dusty old piece of...equipment for only $35.00 more than a brand new one from GigaParts!

Wonder if this guy sells Everglades real estate for a living...

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/ele/3967922425.html
KG4CGC
08-04-2013, 06:03 PM
The guy probably takes a gold plated deuce everytime he visits the loo. (or so he thinks)
W3WN
08-05-2013, 01:16 PM
Or the guy got ripped off when he bought it, and thinks (incorrectly) that it's a bargain at that price.
W4GPL
08-05-2013, 01:19 PM
This was on 'Zed too.. same price, so I presume it was the same guy.

I have V8000, I didn't realize I was sitting on such a valuable piece of equipment.

I'll sell mine for a mere $235.
NQ6U
08-06-2013, 07:41 PM
This was on 'Zed too.. same price, so I presume it was the same guy.

I have V8000, I didn't realize I was sitting on such a valuable piece of equipment.

I'll sell mine for a mere $235.

You're going to have to do better than that—the guy is edging toward getting a clue and has dropped the price to $200. So now you can buy his dusty old piece of...equipment and save a whole $15 over the price a brand new one.

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/ele/3967922425.html
KG4CGC
08-06-2013, 08:39 PM
Bottom line, it's a used 2m radio. It's not even that new by today's standards. Used 2m rigs of this caliber go for 50 to 75 $$$ all day. Clean and in the box or at least clean with mobile mount and disinfected mic, $100.
NQ6U
08-06-2013, 08:57 PM
Bottom line, it's a used 2m radio. It's not even that new by today's standards. Used 2m rigs of this caliber go for 50 to 75 $$$ all day. Clean and in the box or at least clean with mobile mount and disinfected mic, $100.

They go for a little more out here; he could probably get $150 for it if he cleaned it up.
KG4CGC
08-06-2013, 09:05 PM
They go for a little more out here; he could probably get $150 for it if he cleaned it up.

You're prolly right on that it being a 75 watter. A lot of VHF gear goes up for sale around here. Used to be the HF rigs.
K7SGJ
08-06-2013, 10:02 PM
Awhile back, HRO had some FT-2900 75 watter factory refurbs they were selling for $120. My son and I each bought one strictly for ARPS use. It has been in my truck for the duration and hasn't ever given a moments grief. Between here and Austin, via the scenic route through New Mexico, it kept very good track of us, and there weren't many places that my signal wasn't reported.