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Re: U.S. government sextant specifications, 1921
From: Sean C
Date: 2014 Jun 16, 16:08 -0700
From: Sean C
Date: 2014 Jun 16, 16:08 -0700
Alan,
This site: http://www.measuringworth.com/ppowerus/ tells me that the "purchasing power" of $700 US (about what I paid for my Astra IIIb) in 2013 would be equivalent to about $53.80 US* in 1921. If we find some examples, that'll give us a reference point.
Regards,
Sean C.
*Based on CPI. Results can vary greatly depending on your criteria.
