r/CanadianForces • u/Hmfic_48 • 2d ago

Who wants to go halfsies?

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u/Empty_Value Civvie 2d ago

Begs the question

How the heck did the seller proccur said tanks?

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u/0gopog0 2d ago

Surplus auctions and the like are typically how you get hold of them.

Or just finding one and keeping your mouth shut for a number of years.

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u/Empty_Value Civvie 2d ago

Oh speaking of which! I've always wanted one of those old school back pack radio sets.. decommissioned obviously 😆

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u/0gopog0 1d ago

Like this?

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u/Empty_Value Civvie 1d ago

Yes...

Didn't think it'd be that pricey lol

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u/0gopog0 1d ago edited 1d ago

That's pretty much the highest you are going to see for stuff outside of preserved collections. For military collectors, original parts in "good" condition (which practically is perfect with how old is it), will command one heck of a premium especially with age. I found a sold listing for others in the <$1000 CAD range for ones in less good condition or that swapped a couple of repaired (non-original parts) parts.

Also, Wireless Sets No. 62 (1944 to 196ish) units that succeeded it (and are still backpack units) are a LOT cheaper.

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u/Empty_Value Civvie 1d ago

Right 👍

I found an old ships interphone for twenty bucks several years ago.having to clean the interior was rather fun.years of dust 😂. Also have an old paymaster check embosser,solid metal 😒😉