CRT Tester Advice Request

[rtsherrod81]

Hello Everyone,

First a little about me. While I've been in the antique/vintage radio game for years, I'm relatively new at the vintage TV game. I've only repaired one small GE portable a couple years ago, but my interest is growing. I recently acquired a 19" Admiral SS880 color "portable" and a Zenith System 3 (Gen 2) 25" console. I also have my late grandmothers 23" Admiral B&W console with stereo record changer.

I have decided to acquire a CRT tester and am watching a few on eprey and would like some advice on which route to take. I have received an offer from a seller of $120 ($150 BIN) on a B&K Model 466. I also have a Sencore CR70 in my list that is a BIN of $239.99. I made a lowball offer of $140 and they countered with $200.

So, to those of you more experienced than I, I ask which way should I go? Snatch up the B&K for that relatively low price? Or, should I counter the offer on the Sencore or just accept it? Which is the better of the two?

Any and all advice will be greatly appreciated.

Regards,

Bobby