Before Katrina, older ham equipment, pretty much regardless of condition, 
often sold faster than equipment less than 15 years old. During our 2 fests 
since Katrina, almost any HF equipment moved well.

While we don't totally promote our event as a "boat anchor" show, we don't 
hide the fact that many classic gear operators and vendors attend.
Of course, there's a fine line between "classic," and "certifiable junk." 
Any ham fest has it's share of the latter, as does any other flea market of 
any kind.

Mike Duke, K5XU
President, Jackson Amateur Radio Club