Are Vintage Scanners Becoming Too Expensive?

27Jul 2021 by Phil No Comments

Is it a seller's market when it comes to used scanner radios? Are older, “vintage” scanners prices out of control?

What You Will Learn in This Week's Podcast:

There is a shortage in the new market for P25 type scanner radios, especially SDS100 and 200, but prices are the same as for new ones in the used markets.
The used market will dictate a solid price for that kind of radio because of less supply and high demand.
eBay is the largest second-hand market for used scanner radios.
The Facebook marketplace is another option for scanner radio purchases, but it is advised not to use the Facebook payment program as there is no protection.
One can also find scanner radio-like stuff at Craigslist, and it’s better to find some cash-only deals from Craigslist.
Don't be fooled by a scanner listing if someone simply puts the word “vintage” in the title.
If a radio has been well maintained or in collective items or still in the box with manual and never been used, those radios collect a premium.

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