Nice looking 621 in CAli--CHEAP at the moment too !!
 

There is an RCA 621TS set for sale on ebay--in California.."upland". It does not look too bad. Not PERFECt...BUT it most definitely has potentiol !! for NOW--the price is pretty low too !!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1940s-RCA-62...item25a81b5678

More discussion here:

http://www.videokarma.org/showthread.php?t=264493

jr

EEeeek!!! The finish on that set looks awful! It's going to need to be completely redone.

What??! Is that sarcasm? I can't tell :scratch2:

I was puzzled too. The original finish and decals appear to be in decent condition. Most of the condition issues are around the back. Look pretty good from the front I think.

No, I was serious. If you zoom in on the finish it's HEAVILY crazed and chipped everywhere. On top of that, it appears as though someone might have put stain on it and it darkened the cracks giving it a rough-grained look. It's horrible as it is.

Yes, horrible horrible. Everyone should retract their bids (and let me sneak in a lowball) :)

Phil Nelson

It's also factory original 69 year old finish as it is.

That's true. I am just making potential buyers aware of the sets condition. These, including mine, are often found original and still with a nice smooth finish. I've seen worse than this one, but still a refinish is in order for it. It's finish is entirely crazed and flaking off. I would suggest bidding accordingly.

I think the finish could be reflowed on this set, the coloration is very good, it's just crazed and flaked in some areas.

I'm not sure which veneer is on this one, is that Walnut? That would account for the coarser grain.

I wonder what the red writing on the chimney means, looks like Good ge? Maybe the Techs initials?

It's definitely the walnut version which is often preferred over the mahogany version because there's more of a contrast of cabinet tones.

It could have been much worse, they could have painted it pink.

Yup, I once had an RCA 630TS with the original stand that was painted carnation pink. Wonder whatever became of that set?

I got that beat.......my 630TS was upholstered in plaid.....:yuck:

Sold for $935!

This might be a sign that the 621's value is once again rising. The last couple that sold, if I recall, where even in better shape and sold for much less. They had peaked at around $2,000 for prime examples and really should be up at that value again.

I always wonder if the type of auction influences the end price?? This one started at .98c with no reserve and developed interest and several bidders over the duration of the auction. Whereas you see BIN auctions with a high starting bid or with a reserve and the set gets little or no interest. Makes me wonder. Start it low with no reserve and let the bidding take over vs setting an unattainable BIN price and trying to hit a home run right off the top!

I guess there is pros and cons with either way.

I think that is a very smart way to sell.

Phil Nelson

They don't show up much in California so the chance of winning a set locally may have influenced the bidding. I have no idea of course where the winning bidder lives.

Strangely enough, mine came out of Craigslist Greater L.A. You just never know where they'll turn up but seems more often than not New Jersey etc. Mine looked like it had been sitting in the sun in Palm Springs for the last 40 years!!!