Did this person get hosed 60 years ago ?

[init4fun]

I remember that washing machine , and yes your right I've seen other "Monitor" branded small appliances over the years as well . It's funny , trying to think of the reason someone would pay so much to fix such a cheap radio , did the radio have sentimental meaning to the customer or perhaps the customer had borrowed it from a friend , dropped it as Olorin67 wisely speculated , and was obligated to have it fixed so it could be given back to whomever it was borrowed from in working condition . So many possibilities .