The Unhoarding begins!
Trying a more casual approach sounds like a good experiment to be sure.
Icom R9000 - so cool!!!I always wanted one, built in spectrum analyser. Cost a small fortune and were basically designed/priced for government work.
The Unhoarding begins!
Trying a more casual approach sounds like a good experiment to be sure.
Unhoarding? I've seen the TEA thread, this is just a rehoarding :D
maybe giving the edge to someone who can show up with a car would be simpler for you.
Icom R9000 - so cool!!!
Bitseeker,
That is like waving a cigarette under the nose of a reformed smoker.... you are so cruel
Fraser
I am about to start my major equipment disposal as I have a silly amount of test kit and cannot use it all.
I am thinking of just listing the equipment in a post and inviting offers on it as opposed to researching market values and posting forum friendly prices. Would this type of ‘sale’ be of interest or would members prefer that I list items individually and put an asking price on each ? That is more work for me so I may be less flexible on the asking price.
The equipment will include, but is not limited to, the following......
(snip)
Signal Generators AF and RF
Function Generators
PC based VNA’s
Logic Analyzers (compact, not boat anchors !)
Lab Power Supplies
PCB pre-heaters (Pace)
Cased RF amplifiers modules (Mini-Circuits, Avantek etc) ..... lots !
... major equipment disposal as I have a silly amount of test kit and cannot use it all ...WTF is a "silly" amount of equipment ??? Have you had a brain scan recently ? Like asking a wife if she has enough shoes !!
Photography is a PITA so will be provided when a serious offer is under discussion. The equipments specifications etc will be easily found on the internet for those willing to make the effort. Where not available, I will see if I can help.
Watch this space
Fraser
I can always post a warning that the list will be uploaded at a specific time, on a specific day then you are forewarned about it :)
Fraser
With this in mind I will have to be sensible about how I list the equipment. I can avoid some question duplication by providing pictures and an estimated value on which to base offers. I may also be able to include approximate postage for the UK as well. This is all going to take time and updates on progress will appear here. It is very likely that there will be a ‘batch release’ system employed to manage the incoming communications, responses and dispatching of items. This will not please those wishing to gather together several items but I have to manage the workload or it will turn into Chaos.
I am glad that I started this thread as I have received some very good feedback and advice. Thanks to all who have commented.MCS Testequipment listed a whole bunch of their excess equipment a while ago. The had a single lines per item which listed manufacturer, model number, options, state and (fixed) price. I think we can be sure your equipment is in pristine condition or according to the description so pictures may not be necessary. If something doesn't sell you can lower the price. Don't have several bidding wars on your doorstep.
It has been suggested by more than one person that I am setting myself up for the ‘perfect storm’ and upon reflection this seems to be true.
If I produce just a basic list detailing equipment, I will likely receive many requests for information, postage quotes and pictures.This combined with managing incoming offers and dispatching equipment to buyers could prove unmanageable for me.
. (Example: I've just picked up a dekatron counter merely because I don't have any dekatrons; I wouldn't pay much for that!)
I think we can be sure your equipment is in pristine condition or according to the description so pictures may not be necessary.
Yeah, unfortunately (for him) i do think he needs to take pics
MCS Testequipment listed a whole bunch of their excess equipment a while ago. The had a single lines per item which listed manufacturer, model number, options, state and (fixed) price.
She is right though, If I dropped dead, there would be an awful lot of kit to shift to the local recycling centre !
I have accumulated an awful lot of goof quality equipment...
Regarding operating condition. All my lab test equipment is in good working order. I do have ‘for parts’ or ‘repair project’ equipment I have never got around to looking at but these are not my test equipment. They were bought to amuse me or for repairing other equipment. I can put such equipment up for sale but where values are low I may be better served to either send it to the scrap recycling or place it on eBay to help someone in the world repair their faulty kit.
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For one known faulty equipment will be either binned
7. It is true to say that this is an excellent opportunity for someone to effectively buy a decent electronics lab in one purchase if they so desire. I have multiple equipment duplications as already stated. It offers an opportunity to ‘cherry pick’ from one source of quality equipment rather than trawling eBay for years as I have to accumulate such kit. It cannot be for free or even bargain prices however as I cannot afford to give away equipment when it can provide essential funds for my life going forwards. This is why offers on equipment that I sold in the past have caused mr some concern.Students offering $100 for an equipment that sells used for over $700 are likely to be disappointed as. Just cannot work with such an offer. It is not that I am being mean, I just have to be practical. I am not working and have financial commitments so I am effectively worse off than many students :)
8. Collection ? Absolutely ! I welcome equipment collection and would look favourably on offers that involved collection as it makes my life so much easier and equipment can be shown working. I am located near Milton Keynes so in the midlands.
Oh and for the ‘time-nuts’ I will be selling both my Thunderbolt GPSDO’s complete with the LCD display unit and a ice cream cone amplified GPS antenna :). I also have a 5MHz GPSDO from Racal ? I forget the manufacturer. Nice fully cased unit complete with software :)
I also have a Brand new professional and very nice GPS time server :)
For ‘volt-nuts’ I have a small TIME variable voltage reference unit. Measures around 4” x 3” x 1” and has a multi turn dial on the front.
It will all get listed on this forum first so keep your eyes open :)
Fraser
6. ... As a non commercial seller of the equipment, I ask to be treated fairly with offers. I am not just ‘ditching’ a container load of ex MoD equipment onto the market or trying to make a fast buck. ...
7. ... It cannot be for free or even bargain prices however as I cannot afford to give away equipment when it can provide essential funds for my life going forwards. This is why offers on equipment that I sold in the past have caused mr some concern.Students offering $100 for an equipment that sells used for over $700 are likely to be disappointed as. Just cannot work with such an offer. ...
Wow! Now who's being cruel? :-DD
:scared:
I guess it's a good thing (formemy wife) that we're separated by an ocean. ^-^
She is right though, If I dropped dead, there would be an awful lot of kit to shift to the local recycling centre !Yep, i had the misfortune of seeing that happen to someone. (SNIP) Here's a video of the basement level that a friend took
http://y2u.be/eUbnS-vcDQs (http://y2u.be/eUbnS-vcDQs)
My interests are modest. A thermal camera with a moderate resolution is the only thing I would seek. Doesn't need to be sophisticated, although some features would be nice.+1 when Fraser gets around to his spare thermal stuff. :)
Move forwards to my current situation. I am managing a nasty illness called M.E. aka Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and it has taken seven years to function relatively normally but I know my limits.thats bad, have you tried to do something about it? for example https://www.care2.com/greenliving/the-secret-to-healing-from-chronic-fatigue-syndrome.html (https://www.care2.com/greenliving/the-secret-to-healing-from-chronic-fatigue-syndrome.html) for years i experienced back pain that i cant walk straight, until i found the right supplement for it a couple of years ago. i blame myself for being a computer addict sitting 24/7 since i own one 20+ years ago i've been considering a computer is my 1st wife and my wife is the 2nd wife. now i'm combatting the pain with a supplementary pill every day, another pill for the eyes. my eyes also starting up (cannot focus both far and near objects, although i play with near objects like soldering and tinkering every time. and sometime a strain of weird colorful crystals fly over my eyes side to side when its not actually there. i guess at 40+ of age all kind of sickness revealed and being a mechatrommer (jack of all trades) is tough i think. maybe we can change idiom "life begin at 40" to "sicknesses begin at 40". luckily there's not yet a major disaster that can cripple my major work, so i'll try to stay healthy while i can by getting sweat out of my body from time to time, too long inside it can get poisonous. "yoga" or "meditation" to higher spirit several time a day, didnt they the doctor or phd guys study that we need to pause work during the day to stay effective? do not skip sleep, do not consume things that can affect our brain function etc etc. i wish you a much healthier life. cheers.
I'm local and could do a pickup.
X-Ray cameras with built in MCP image intensifierthis is something I would die to buy it from his hands. Do I really need it or do I have room in my lab for it? No of course. :horse:
Fraser I wish all the best for the future, if you will be in Munich one day PM me, I would love to buy you a beer.My geography is getting a little rusty, but you list your country as Italy! :) I guess you take it as country of origin rather than current location?
Move forwards to my current situation. I am managing a nasty illness called M.E. aka Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and it has taken seven years to function relatively normally but I know my limits. Hence why I have to be very careful to not become overwhelmed by sales requiring packing of kit. I take great care with packing and it tires me.I am sorry to read that.
Yes!Well I would have thought that its far better to show your current country of residence as opposed to where you where born?
Well I would have thought that its far better to show your current country of residence as opposed to where you where born?It does explain some quirks of the people you're dealing with. You can take the Italian out of Italy..
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Just to be really cruel, I will also be rehoming an AOR AR3000A PLUS, an AOR AR5000A PLUS, AOR SDU5000’s (cheap!) , AOR SDU5500’s, ICOM PCR1000 (PC Radio), ICOM PCR2500 (PC Radio), ICOM 7000, ICOM7100, TENTEC 320 HF PC radio. Lots of AOR active loop aerials and a Brand new RF Systems DX One MKII :) (the eggbeater loop) Then there are a large number of Lowe HF receivers, accessories, RF Systems active whip antennas and masses of spares :) (I was one of the main UK sources of HF150 spares).
Fraser, my two cents worth. The pictures you have posted are more than good enough. No need to improve. Also as mentioned by others, when the gear can be seen on shelves just snap it there. Finally, if those pictures are what "dirty" equipment looks like you have done wonders in maintenance. No need to clean before sale and shipping. Save your back and energy.
OK, quick forum etiquette question......
I normally attach images and forum members choose to open them, or not.
Some forum members past the image into the free form box so it is instantly visible at a reasonable size.
Should I insert the images into the free form box, and if so, how do you do it. I hit the image insertion icon and it just comes up with image start and stop ‘bookends’. Is such I age insertion bad for some users on limited connection speeds ?
Last nights postings were pretty painless so I think I have the format right, for me anyway :)i think the minimum price offer is golden so we will not shy away to make an offer. the pdf spec is a bonus although not necessary as anyone with interest should be able to find it in the net. big thumbs up :-+
Last nights postings were pretty painless so I think I have the format right, for me anyway :)
Today will be a challenging day for me as I have some painful dental surgery at 11:00. I have no idea how I will feel afterwards and such will effect when I upload some more sales posts.
The sharp eyed will spot that the Marconi 2610 is reserved.
PSU faults can be pigs to diagnose and may look scary, but they are eminently repairable in most cases :)Especially if you have a PM97 handy! ;)
You are most welcome. I am pleased that it has gone to a good home where it will get some use !
He passed away at 3am whilst resting on my shoulder and I had my heart shredded by the loss.