[jstout66]

Thomson era RCA's couldn't have been that bad. Well.. except for the CTC-175 series. This is the first new set I ever bought. A 25" No Frills RCA. CTC-185, manufactured in February 2000. As a matter of fact, it must have just rolled off the line, since I got it at the end of February 2000.
This was my main TV. Since I was a cheapo, I got the model without RCA inputs, so I upgraded a few years later, and gave this one away. This set has seen HEAVY use. The person I gave it to, just gave it back today. Altho my camera takes horrid screen shots, the picture tube is still strong after almost 16 years, and it's never needed a repair. Not bad for a "Circuit City special"
I have no use for it anymore, but the hoarder in me wouldn't let me toss a working set.