Yikes! Another CT-100 !
 

http://cgi.ebay.com/RCA-First-Produc...item27b0a3ba65


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jr

Hmm, maybe someone should send the seller a link to that $750 set?

Is that a brightner wired into the CRT heater? So even if it's still under vacuum you can assume it's shot anyway.

I think we are going to see alot more CT-100s in the future. Folks that own these sets may be worried about the CRTs going to air and might believe that there is no hope for rebuilding it. Therefore to them it is nothing more than a risk to them and they're looking to rid themselves of it.

My .02 for what its worth.

Thats exactly why I only have a actual picture of one, What would I do with it once it sucked air? I would have broken even for the price to say I had one I think it got a good home now do I shell out 5 grand for this one? LOL

I also beleive that more collectors will start to unload their CT 100 sets.
With ZERO chance of CRT replacement/rebuilds, and the astronomical failure rate of the 15GP22, they become less and less attractive to even the most dedicated of collectors.

With the market flooding, I put in the opening bid, but reserve not met. North Hills (a polite new name for the not-so-great neighborhood in Los Angeles formerly known as Sepuveda), is close enough to our place in Moorpark, CA that I could go get it easily if I won.

Charles

There is not "zero" chance of rebuilding the tubes. In fact, RACS is making excellent progress. There will be a presentation at this year's Early Television Convention about the progress.

I don't believe there will be a flood of CT-100 sales. People collect old TV sets whether they work or not.

Perhaps not "ZERO" chance, but "pretty freaking small".

I wonder when the last sucessful rebuild happened???

Probably when RCA was pulling unsucessful "new" tubes off of the line and "rebuilding" them.

OK, I'll shut up now.

I agree with this statement. All of a sudden people are badmouthing the CT-100. It is a VERY collectible television even if it does not function due to a bad CRT. Bet you guys wouldn't turn down a pre-war set with a bad CRT.

Everyone has a set or two that does not function. So what? They look nice on display even if not functional. Just my thoughts.

Gilbert

Technically about six months ago, true it went to air later but it still proved it was at least possible to re gun one.

Charles:

I have an adaptor to test the CRT. If you want to go look at the set in person you can borrow it if you'd like. Also, don't forget to get the serial numbers if you go.

Steve

The particular one I was looking at would have been a great buy, but I think it deserved a better home than to just sit collecting dust with me and being of no functional use to me and it's not my era of TV. I think this is much like collecting cars some guys are Corvette collectors and some guys are charger collectors, I dont think you can get much money out of either in this economy.
I have a Charger myself:D

Did the Hawkeye rebuild go to air? I had not heard what happened after it was successfully rebuilt and tested.

Yes, it went gassy at least.

Here's the thread:

http://www.videokarma.org/showthread.php?t=247317

I'm in no way badmouthing the CT-100 as a collectible TV; CRT intact or compromised. I'm just pointing out that the market is flooding at the moment, and the final price will probably the best you'll get for the time being. When there's a lull, and no CT-100s are for sale for awhile, there are newbie TV collectors with good bankrolls, and the price skyrockets when one finally shows up on the market.

Charles