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My old RA-109 that I previously mentioned was purchased from a local antique/junk dealer who happened to be the original salesman and owner of our first television business. I remember him telling me about unloading the thing in like 1947 and how it was so expensive that the owner of Stanley Furniture Co was one of the only locals who could afford it. I think he said the thing was like $1000. I could be wrong. When I found the set in a shed with a leaking roof it had seen better days but was complete. I wish I could have kept the beautiful set. I would like to own a table model roundie Dumont but I will probably never run across one. I have a Sparton from 1951 or so and it is another exceptionally well built set. That thing has never been restored and has never failed to be a watchable set. I will admit that its starting lose vertical height after 30 min of viewing. Very crisp CRT and excelent reception. These are the two toughest and most interesting sets I have owned or seen. I think Capehart is another toughie but I have never owned one.
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