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Phil Nelson · #1 12-20-2009, 02:58 AM

Here's one set you can ship anywhere without worrying about breaking the picture tube.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=230414438579

Phil

***Eric H*** · #2 12-20-2009, 03:41 AM

That is a set I've wanted for a long time but I still wouldn't want to ship it being Bakelite and all.

Tube TV · #3 12-20-2009, 03:44 AM

The only problem is , is that Fed Ex would screw the rest of the set up just as bad ...

Nice set otherwise , the starting bid is out there though ....

kvflyer · #4 12-20-2009, 09:24 AM

Interesting set. I just got an Emerson 637A that was local pickup. The drive was very pleasant and took just a little over an hour. Nice to see the set in the back seat of the car and it arrived safely to my home because I was the shipper! Yes, that would be a nice one to restore...

Phil Nelson · #5 12-20-2009, 12:18 PM

If you can't get the real thing, you can always buy one of the banks. Regularly seen on eBay.

Phil

jr_tech · #6 12-20-2009, 05:02 PM

As much as we hate it when somebody turns a neat old tv into a fishtank or cat box, I can't help but think that the bank would look really good with a small LCD screen installed inside, displaying an actual picture.

I guess that would really irritate collectors of these items, but what is the screen size on the bank?

jr

bgadow · #7 12-20-2009, 08:57 PM

A local antique store has that bank right now, but it was just a little more than I wanted to pay. I think around $20. If I owned that set I guess I'd have to spring for it.

Phil Nelson · #8 12-20-2009, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jr_tech

screen size on the bank?

1.75 x 1.5 inches -- too big for my Epson Elf!

Phil

bandersen · #9 12-21-2009, 12:21 AM

I have this TV so I suppose I should get one of the banks too.
Here's the original ad.

David Roper · #10 12-21-2009, 12:37 AM

"The most expensive set"?? On which shelf at which store on what date was that the most expensive set?

jr_tech · #11 12-21-2009, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil Nelson

1.75 x 1.5 inches -- too big for my Epson Elf!

Phil

Hmmmm, The Sony watchman FDL 22 is 2.2 inches diagonal

But I am thinking bad thoughts again!

jr

Phil Nelson · #12 12-21-2009, 12:41 PM

That ad is awesome! I always figured the bank was a dealer promo item, since it says "Emerson Ultrawave Television" on the back. Banks encourage you to save up for that new TV, etc., although it would take a container more like a 1-gal. pickle jar to hold that much change.

I have never seen one with any of the other characters, only the clown. Unlike most miniatures, it's "anatomically correct," with Contrast-Off-Volume around the left knob and channel numbers around the right.

Phil