justthatgood wrote:
Ooh, does this mean that I can grab me some good deals on logic analyzers and test equipment?
Almost OT: in another hobby I partake in, strict laws in Japan about what can be brought over actually drove UP prices in the USA for the same stuff. The product? Vintage Volkswagens, specifically split-window buses (Type IIs). From what I understand, vintage vehicles there must pass very strict inspections to be able to be driven on their highways. Unlike Georgia here, where I just need a valid tag and insurance and if it can drag itself onto the road it's basically street legal.
So as a result, a lot of the very nice Type IIs made their way across the Pacific (mostly from Cali), and this made the prices skyrocket. For some desirable models prices could go well over 15k and even over 20k. For a bus. And they leave the rustbucket basket cases (now "RARE") behind.
I paid $500 for my '67 with no engine, three wheels that wouldn't turn and the wrong transaxle and I blame Japan ;-)
(It got better...after a solid year of work)
Soon you'll see eBay auctions for "certified A4000s" that will make today's prices look like gas prices in '97 :-)
