systems saber III price?

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JOHN 1807
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systems saber III price?

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Ok, a poll here for you saber guys...

I went to a local hamfest today and among the total garbage I found a NEW in the box, systems saber III with encryption module (unknown type) installed -- vhf band

The guy wanted 1200.00 explaining to me that it was a 3000.00 radio (thanks)

I realize thats more the price of what a used ASTRO saber goes for but I was wondering what you guys thought: New in box (no warranty I'm sure) systems saber III vhf with (unknown type) encryption installed, Keyword for radio perfectionists here is New..........

What do you think?

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Post by williamh »

im thinking ...... 500.00 to 800.00


and you can get them off ebay for 300.00 that are in excelent shape .

the module is only worth 80.00 if its des-xl , 40.00 if its anything else.
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Post by ddpg »

I paid $350 for mine from a local dealer and it had the DES-XL module. It wasn't NIB, but it was almost mint. Now I just need a UHF Sys Saber.
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Post by apco25 »

Systems Sabers were worth $1200 back in 1995.....about $250-400 now
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sorta

Post by batdude »

i used to get $850 for them in the mid 90's.


i would compare this to the brand new in the box MICOR that went for about $200 (?) or so on freakbay not too long ago.

$1200 is waaaay outta line tho - i would go $450ish on it ... no more.

bottom line - unless i was going to put it on display or something (NOT!) no way i would spend $450 for a wideband only analog portable.


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$500-600 if it as you describe and comes with Rapid Chg, Batt, Ant, etc.

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Post by dvpman »

I got one for $250 with a des module from eBay just 1 month ago. Came with radio, battery, antenna, user manual and leather case.

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Post by 10-95 »

I bet the guy took it back home with him!

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Post by JOHN 1807 »

Yep,

Thats kinda what I figured the answers would be, Not having dealt with systems sabers and knowing that they still seem to be an in-demand radio I just wasn't sure if this guy was off his rocker or not.

And yes 10-95, I beleive it went back home with the seller. oh well.

Thanks guys.

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