Steve,
Unfortunately, most of the sets in this attic are in far worse condition than this one. From what I can tell, these sets have been sitting up in this dingy old attic since the early-mid 70's. Some of the sets are turned upside-down, some have major cabinet damage, and most of them have rusty or corroded insides. It really is a graveyard. The ones I've brought home are the better ones that have some hope for them. Some of the sets I brought home were so far gone that I just pulled them to the curb for the trash man.
From what I understand, there used to be a lot more sets in the warehouse section of this shop. The owner told me that most of the sets downstairs were roundie color sets of all makes and models. About three years ago, the fire marshall stopped by and did not like the looks of all those sets in the warehouse. Being that they had been there for so long, the fire marshall said they had to go or he would shut the shop down. So, they cleared them out... all of them. About half of the sets in the attic were cleared out as well. I'm glad they didn't get these last ones.
I kinda doubt there were ever any CT100's in this shop. I don't think our NBC station started broadcasting in color right away. CT100's were probably off the sales floors by the time we got color here.
In any case, it has been neat going through this attic. I just wish the sets were in better condition.
Andy,
I might get a chance to go back on monday. If so, I will bring my camera along. But trust me... it's not going to be pretty!
