[Sneap] a money question

[Ray Thomas]

Andy,

 

An appraiser would calculate worth in two ways, replacement value and how
much someone else would be willing to pay for such a device.

Many of these accelerators have been junked or given away for the cost of
moving them, by institutions around the World over the past couple of
decades

By this definition; not much

 

For replacement value - if you cannot find one that someone is trying to get
rid of, using current technology, conforming to current safety regulations,
$500k-$750.

 

This is a somewhat educated guess as the company I work for builds similar
devices for the High Power Microwave community.

 

Hope this helps,

 

Ray Thomas

Ktech Corporation

rthomas at ktech.com

505-998-5839

 

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From: sneap-bounces at tunl.duke.edu [mailto:sneap-bounces at tunl.duke.edu] On
Behalf Of Roberts, Andrew D
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 12:46 PM
To: 'sneap at daytona.tunl.duke.edu'
Subject: [Sneap] a money question

 

 

Hi all,

 

I have an odd question.  We have an early '70's vintage HVE 400 kV
accelerator, and for some ominous reason my Dean wants to know what it's
worth.  My first inclination is to say a bazillion dollars, but that's just
me.  I doubt you could buy such a thing anymore, but if you could, what
might you expect to pay?  I'd guess that sort of $100-$300k might be
appropriate.

 

Anyone have any thoughts?  Otherwise I'll go with one bazillion.

 

Andy Roberts

Minnesota State University-Mankato

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