Thread: 1970s Sears TVs
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Old 09-14-2016, 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by RCAZenith View Post
I understand most of them are matsushitas on the inside. Are they generally reliable or junk? I found one in my grandparent's old barn (literally a barn) back over the summer. Once I clean out my garage, im tempted to bring it back to my house and see if she will work. (Note: I have no knowledge of why it was stored in the barn for ~30 years and I lack tv equipment such as CRT testers and the like). Is it worth my time?


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Sears TV's built in the 70's were made by Toshiba, Sanyo and Warwick. Sanyo bought out Warwick sometime in the mid-70's, so Warwicks became Sanyos, a good move.
I doubt, Matsushita built much for Sears, as they were too cut-throat, always re-negotiating prices.
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