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There's no question the vintage electronics "business" has exploded in the last 5 years. Vintage audio prices have gone through the roof. It's amazing the entry level units from elite manufacturers like Marantz, Pioneer, Sansui are going for thousands of dollars on eBay. Vacuum tubes are being sucked up by tube amp devotees by the tens of thousands. Maybe that, and the ease of selling through virtual auction and market sites are prompting people to dig out Grandpop's old, heavy TV out of attics and basements. Whatever the reason, I love it. These RA103 based Dumont TVs are a favorite of mine too. I restored a Doghouse Chatham to like new condition right down to completely stripping the cabinet and replacing decals etc. There's more evidence of the craze...the fact that decal kits for these old TVs and radios are readily available. Amazing.
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