[pugs5061]

Unfortunately with EVERY TV this will happen until they are worth more than the shipping to get them to the collector. I've been talking about this quite a bit. I know the few hundred of us on this sight can't do much about it but if we work with the "true" antique community prices will go up to the point that it is worth it to ship(save) these TV's. Obviously this set will be saved, being in New York and being a Predicta but the problem is the same with all the Post war, Pre 1960 TV's (Portables excluded because of the ease of shipping!). If you have been watching ebay there is a hardcore bunch of people that have set there prices in the $200+ range, Even $500 for a Zenith Roundie Console. Are they worth it? No, not now but just wait. This is how prices escalate and items become worthwhile to save. Yes its a double edge sword but it is worth it if you truely want to save these televisions. My last word is that if this guy thought he'd get enough(as with anybody) he'd ship the damn thing!
PSS. 1960's and up(Solid State) sets will have to stand on there own for now, value based on design, uniqueness and quality. There just not "vintage" or "antique" enough yet.