I have been collecting and fixing/restoring radios for over 40 years. I love it as a hobby and can be very rewarding!!! Learn as much as you can about the workings and parts available, so you can repair found sets. You can pick up non-working sets for little cash and repair the unit for little outlay of time-Very satisfying! Word of warning: This hobby is very addicting...Make sure you have room for storage and display! I have over 100 tube radios displayed all over the house and a garage full of parts/future repairs. Have fun and enjoy!-Ray>>>