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In 1967, first class US postage cost 5 cents. It will shortly be 42 cents.
In 1967, gold was priced at $35/oz. Today it is circa $600/oz.
In 1967, a modestly optioned Ford Mustang (automobile) sold for $2800,
today's version is circa $28,000.
In 1967, the modest homes in my neighborhood were valued around
$20,000. Today, they are in the vicinity of $800,000.
In 1967, a top of the line ham radio, a (100 watt output) Collins
KWM-2A w/noise blanker & power supply cost $1400 (not including the
$480 crystal pack for almost all band coverage and the $740 antenna
tuner). The Hilberling PT-8000A at $10,000 (100 watt version at 1.27
dollars/euro) would appear to be a fair value. Plus it includes quite
a few extra features beyond the KWM-2A. :-)
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The US government likes to proffer that there is no inflation -- It's
only the prices have risen!
73 & Good morning,
Marv WC6W
http://wc6w.50webs.com/
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