ARCI 2010 (televisions)
 

I spent a few hours at the Antique Radio Club of Illinois RadioFest this morning and took a bunch of pictures. There were so many TVs I figured I'd post them here and the radios over in the antique radio forum.

What I found really amazing is that almost all the TVs were very collectable models, in good condition at reasonable prices. I stuck to my guns and didn't buy any...

Here we go!

Here's the first set I spied - a "Super Crosley"
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4099/...6502542d_z.jpg

Next up, an early RCA combo that was already sold. Anyone know the model # ? I couldn't find it at tvhistory.tv
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/...d0a84dd3_b.jpg

Here's a cool "Chinese" Stromberg Carlson
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/...d2030d93_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/...af259169_z.jpg

Hotpoint portable
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4076/...175852da_z.jpg

Predicta Pedistal - $475. Later marked down to $350 IIRC
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4120/...3a067399_z.jpg

Crosley, 630TS clone - $150
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4076/...0e096566_z.jpg

Tele-Tone - sorry for the bad focus
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/...e6c078fe_z.jpg

RCA 621TS - $1,500 asking price. So tempting, but I couldn't swing that kind of $$
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4118/...6a6f57c7_b.jpg

Philco Safari - $295
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/...9b14983d_z.jpg

Motorola 7" suitcase set, fully restored - $300
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/...8f79afcc_b.jpg

I'd love to get one of these clocks someday - $295
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/...d94e5799_b.jpg

Not bad for a "radio" fest :D

Here's the whole gallery of photos I took.

What were some of the other prices for the tvs? I can almost read those tags and if I am seeing them correctly, they are really cheap-well, cheaper than comparable models have been going for on ebay...

Bob:

I wish I would have known that you were there, I would have liked to meet you in person. It was sort of like a mini ETF convention, at least 10 people were there that usually attent ETF.

I too was good, I bought nothing!

Steve

I updated the OP with the prices I could make out.

Nuts, maybe next year. Perhaps you noticed me - I was the middle-aged white guy :D

I actually did pick up some much needed odds and ends. 7C7 for a Philco 46-420, tube shield for a Sparton, power resistor for an Admiral TV and best of all - an RCA UX-280 for my Westinghouse WR-8.

All the 6SL7s and 12SN7s had been cleared out by the 'audiophiles' earlier in the morning :(
Those 6X5s are the X plate variety.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4093/...05457fe0_z.jpg

It tests like new :banana: These are such a pain to find these days.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4098/...3bc562b2f6.jpg

Some very nice merchandise! Wish I could be there!

The RCA console is a 641; uses a 630 chassis, apparently were made beyond '46. I sold mine earlier this year.

Between the Crosley 630 clone and the Teletone sits a National boatanchor that grabs my attention. I have a similiar model...great radio, and worked well until I decided to fix it:(

Had to work today or I would of been there:tears:. They say there will still be some stuff going on tomorrow until noon. I may try to stop by, unfortunately I am looking for stuff super cheap, like less than $50:yes:. I will report in if I find anything different than Bob.

They were plenty of radios and test equipment under $50. I forgot to take any pictures of that stuff, but I do recall seeing EICO 324 RF generators, several tube testeters, VTVMs and so on.

I'm not sure why they hold the main events on Friday and not Sat/Sun. Maybe something to do with the hotel arrangements :scratch2:

If you want a Stromberg XP-21 in white Chinese, check this out;

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-1955-Str...Electronics_R2

Not mine and not in my price range.

Yikes! I didn't check on the asking price at the fest, but I bet it was a lot less than that.

Thanks for the nice pics! I know you're a TV guy...if you have any more w/radios post 'em up. BTW...I think I have the same "Super Crosley"...only a table model complete w/metal stand.

Sure, I posted them over here: http://www.videokarma.org/showthread.php?t=248513 Enjoy.

Me in SERIOUS LUST over about all of the stuff pictured here-We NEVER see this kind of exotica here in East Bumblefunck. 'Specially salivated over the 621...

The blonde Predicta went for 200 bucks. It was recapped, good flyback and CRT but missing some knobs.

Wow, someone got a great deal!