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Elecraft Hex Key worth?

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John KK9A

Scott Manthe wrote:

Does anyone know what an Elecraft labeled Hex Key is worth? I've got one
in great shape that I'm considering selling.

Thanks,

Scott N9AA

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Mike Morrow-3

Re: Elecraft Hex Key worth?

>Does anyone know what an Elecraft labeled Hex Key is worth? I've got one
>in great shape that I'm considering selling.
>
>Thanks,
>Scott N9AA

Have you contacted the Elecraft Hex Key Collectors' Association (EHKCA) website, or joined their e-mail list on QTH.net?

Frankly, run-of-the-mill garden-variety Elecraft hex keys seldom bring more than a C-note, even when accompanied with the original Elecraft sales receipts, owner's manuals, and authenticating certificates. It's common knowledge in the Elecraft hex key collector community that only low serial-numbered hex keys with the winged Elecraft emblem bring top dollar or trade. If you are the lucky owner of one of those extremely-rare and highly-desired beauties, announce details on the list I noted above or on the "Classifieds" page of the EHKCA website. You may be able to arrange even trade for a new K3s/KPA1500/P3 combo!

Good luck!

Mike / KK5F
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Charlie T, K3ICH

Re: Elecraft Hex Key worth?

Mine must be REALLLLY valuable since the Elecraft logo is incorrectly
stamped upside down!
True collectors, stop salivating, it's NOT for sale.

(Shade of the "Inverted Jenny" USPS stamp......)

Chas

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>Does anyone know what an Elecraft labeled Hex Key is worth? I've got
>one in great shape that I'm considering selling.
>
>Thanks,
>Scott N9AA

Have you contacted the Elecraft Hex Key Collectors' Association (EHKCA)
website, or joined their e-mail list on QTH.net?

Frankly, run-of-the-mill garden-variety Elecraft hex keys seldom bring more
than a C-note, even when accompanied with the original Elecraft sales
receipts, owner's manuals, and authenticating certificates. It's common
knowledge in the Elecraft hex key collector community that only low
serial-numbered hex keys with the winged Elecraft emblem bring top dollar or
trade. If you are the lucky owner of one of those extremely-rare and
highly-desired beauties, announce details on the list I noted above or on
the "Classifieds" page of the EHKCA website. You may be able to arrange
even trade for a new K3s/KPA1500/P3 combo!

Good luck!

Mike / KK5F
EHKCA Member 13P-237784
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Re: Elecraft Hex Key worth?

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If it was binary it would be worth a lot more, and work with the Elecraft
gear, but being Hex it does not have much use these days.
Id be afraid of it casting a spell on my radio, not going to put a Hex
on mine.

Merv K9FD/KH6

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> John KK9A
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> Scott Manthe wrote:
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> Does anyone know what an Elecraft labeled Hex Key is worth? I've got one
> in great shape that I'm considering selling.
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> Thanks,
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> Scott N9AA
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Nr4c

Re: Elecraft Hex Key worth?

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I paid $200 for mine new a few guests ago. Passed it to another CW op when I purchased a real N2DAN Mercury paddle.

I liked the Hex a lot. Very stable and solid feel.

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...nr4c. bill

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> $1?
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> John KK9A
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> Scott Manthe wrote:
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> Does anyone know what an Elecraft labeled Hex Key is worth? I've got one
> in great shape that I'm considering selling.
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> Thanks,
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> Scott N9AA
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Chuck Milam, N9KY

Re: Elecraft Hex Key worth?

There's one listed on eBay right now for $399.95.

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On Tue, Jan 9, 2018 at 9:38 AM, Nr4c <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I paid $200 for mine new a few guests ago. Passed it to another CW op when
> I purchased a real N2DAN Mercury paddle.
>
> I liked the Hex a lot. Very stable and solid feel.
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> Sent from my iPhone
> ...nr4c. bill
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> > On Jan 8, 2018, at 2:55 PM, "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]> wrote:
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> > $1?
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> > John KK9A
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> > Scott Manthe wrote:
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> > Does anyone know what an Elecraft labeled Hex Key is worth? I've got one
> > in great shape that I'm considering selling.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Scott N9AA
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Charlie T, K3ICH

Re: Elecraft Hex Key worth?

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A paddle keyer named "HEX" ???

I thought you were asking about an Allen wrench.
C

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I paid $200 for mine new a few guests ago. Passed it to another CW op when I
purchased a real N2DAN Mercury paddle.

I liked the Hex a lot. Very stable and solid feel.

Sent from my iPhone
...nr4c. bill

> On Jan 8, 2018, at 2:55 PM, "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]> wrote:
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> $1?
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> John KK9A
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> Scott Manthe wrote:
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> Does anyone know what an Elecraft labeled Hex Key is worth? I've got
> one in great shape that I'm considering selling.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Scott N9AA
>
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K2bew

Re: Elecraft Hex Key worth?

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There is a big difference between what someone asks and what someone is
willing to pay.
There are overpriced things on eBay posted all the time by people trying to
flip them just to make money.
I shake my head many times over the prices I sometimes see things listed
for.
If your going that route just list it as an auction starting relatively low
and let the market set the price.
73
Tom

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Mark Goldberg

Re: Elecraft Hex Key worth?

Select "Completed listings" on the left of the ebay page and you can see
what past items sold (or did not sell) for. Two recently sold for about
$200. That is the real value I would use as a reference.

Ebay has transitioned to a lot of "Buy It Now" and "Best Offer" items
instead of auctions. Many are "new" knockoffs. I have found that the "Best
Offer" items can go for 20% or more below the asking price. The completed
listings won't tell what the selling price of those items were,
unfortunately. Ebay also has quite high fees when you include Ebay and
Paypal fees, but you do get some protections not found in private sales.

73,

Mark
W7MLG

On Tue, Jan 9, 2018 at 11:24 AM, K2bew <[hidden email]> wrote:

> There is a big difference between what someone asks and what someone is
> willing to pay.
> There are overpriced things on eBay posted all the time by people trying to
> flip them just to make money.
> I shake my head many times over the prices I sometimes see things listed
> for.
> If your going that route just list it as an auction starting relatively low
> and let the market set the price.
> 73
> Tom
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> > There's one listed on eBay right now for $399.95.
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