New York Times gift store selling restored tube radios

[wa2ise]

http://www.nytstore.com/radio

But way overpriced... $550 for a Belmont 6D 111 Radio, "This set has had all period capacitors replaced, all tubes checked and replaced as needed. All controls have been cleaned and lubed to operate as new. Comes with a one-year warranty on the electrical restoration." Another is a Japanese AA5 for $395. $990 for a Arvin 618 "Phantom Junior", $3700 for a Midwest CC 18 console radio, $1150 for a Detrola Model 136....

And for $6K - $1, you can have a Zenith 7 S 232AT "Walton" Radio!

A disclaimer and boilerplate statement:

"This Radio’s Restoration and Operation


This authentic radio is more than 65 years old and it is in fully functional, working condition. If treated properly, it should bring years of listening pleasure.

This radio has been restored and refurbished inside and out. It has had all period capacitors and filters replaced, all tubes checked and replaced as needed.

All major components (such as transformer and speaker) have been tested for correct specifications. All controls and switches have been cleaned and lubed to operate as new. The suspension rubber has been replaced and an antenna wire has been provided, if needed. A modern power cord has been installed and a fuse has been added at the end of the cord to prevent failure in the event of a power surge, or, very rarely, a component failure.

An auxiliary input has been added to allow use of a smart phone or other modern data storage devices.

The radio will be professionally packed and double boxed, fully insured, for safe delivery to you.

This set comes with a ONE-YEAR WARRANTY on the electrical restoration (tubes are not covered) by Paul Sanders Classic Radios.


Using This Radio


The New York Times provides a limited guarantee that this radio has been restored and refurbished to a full working condition as an antique. The guarantee does not extend to any failure caused by accident, neglect or misuse. The New York Times disclaims any other express, implied or statutory warranties.

Customer assumes all responsibility for safety and using the radio with the necessary and proper use in accordance with the directions and as needed when running an electrical artifact from more than 65 years ago.

This radio is for use by adults only.

This radio was designed for 110-line voltage. The radio should be plugged into a surge protector, which should be plugged into its own 120-volt outlet. The outlet should not be overloaded. A power surge could cause the radio not to work. To help prevent this, the radio has a fuse on the end of its cord, a secondary measure to the surge protector.

Never plug the radio into a 220-volt outlet! This will cause extreme damage to the radio and it will render the radio non-functional.

Be sure to remove all packing material in the back of the radio before plugging in. Always turn off the radio when it's not being used to save the life of the radio. The radio has a new tuning eye tube that is rated for 1,000 hours of operation before replacement.

Never leave the radio unattended and never leave the house or go to bed without turning off the radio. Find a location in your home or office for your new radio where it will not be moved. Radio tubes are made of glass and are delicate. Moving the set frequently can shorten the lifetime of its tubes.

As with any electrical product, keep this radio away from water, whether in use or not in use. Keep the radio away from high traffic areas. Do not use with an extension cord. Keep out of the reach of small children and pets. Do not let the radio become overheated. Do not position the radio in a confined area that can become hot. Do not touch back of radio while in use.

Do not modify the radio or change/alter any of the electrical components. Tampering with the radio will void the one-year warranty, through Paul Sanders Classic Radios, on electrical restoration. "

At least they didn't gut the radios and throw in some solid state abortion...

[WISCOJIM]

Save money and buy them directly from the radioattic.com website where some of these have sat for years.

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[bob91343]

The Times is struggling to find a business model that will work for them, in light of the demise of the newspaper.

[Phototone]

Originally Posted by bob91343

The Times is struggling to find a business model that will work for them, in light of the demise of the newspaper.

Uh, the Newspaper is still being printed. While Newspaper volume has decreased, I don't think the NYT has stopped their presses.

[bob91343]

Maybe not, but it's heading in that direction.