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Old 03-21-2009, 09:53 AM
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Consignment shop radios

Recently saw these in a local consignment shop. prices seemed ok to me, but I know nothing of antique(?) radios. Any info on these items? First 2 pics are one, second 2 are another, and the last is yet another. Thanks.
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Old 03-21-2009, 10:46 AM
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The "granfather clock" one is interesting...As is the 1st one. Combo phono/radio units usually have little collector interest.
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Old 03-21-2009, 07:42 PM
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That chairside is very cool. I like the clock ones too, have two of them. Most of them made in 1931. Do you know any of the brands/models on these, and what were those asking prices? Are you planning to buy something for restoration or just display?
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Old 03-21-2009, 08:23 PM
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How come the consignment shops near me never have anything cool like that ?
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Old 03-21-2009, 08:37 PM
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Those are wicked retro cool.
I have trouble resisting stuff like that.

You bring them home yet?
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Old 03-22-2009, 09:49 AM
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Hey guys thanks for the interest. I was basically posting these because I'd rather see an AKer get them than just an antique collector, you know, someone who will restore them and appreciate them for what they are instead of just cause they're old (and pretty cool). I think I'll go get them. When I get back I'll post more info.
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Old 03-22-2009, 09:55 AM
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Hey guys thanks for the interest. I was basically posting these because I'd rather see an AKer get them than just an antique collector, you know, someone who will restore them and appreciate them for what they are instead of just cause they're old (and pretty cool). I think I'll go get them. When I get back I'll post more info.
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Man I'd love to have that one shown in the first two pictures. How far away are you from Baltimore?
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Old 03-22-2009, 11:13 AM
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Here are some more photos with a little better resolution.
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Both very nice, but that Sparton chairside is outrageous, and I bet it's fairly rare. I would love to see what's under the hood. If the dial is any indication...
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Old 03-22-2009, 04:38 PM
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THANKS mdexile !

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Those are wicked retro cool.
I have trouble resisting stuff like that. You bring them home yet?
I have trouble resisting stuff like that too. In fact, I didn't. I talked with mdexile, we struck a deal, and met about halfway for the exchange. They're now home with me. And I'd like to thank mdexile for being so accommodating and meeting me halfway for the exchange !!

I'd been searching for a nice chairside radio on and off for awhile. Now I've got what I feel is a pretty unique one !
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Old 03-22-2009, 06:54 PM
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Ohighway, it definitely a pleasure meeting you, plus it was a great day for a drive!

As for everyone else, I'll keep my eye out for more of these type of things. The guy at the consignment shop said that the guy who brings these in always has stuff like that. I'll keep you posted.
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Old 03-22-2009, 08:17 PM
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Chassis pics on the chairside!!
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Looking with a flashlight inside,I did find out it's a model 578. I was able to secure a schematic posted online. Looked online for other information. Sparse at best. Unfortunately some bad news as follows.... posted by someone who owned/owns? a Sparton 578 chairside: "Chairsides are pretty much a nightmare to extract the chassis. How did they expect people to do something as simple as changing a tube? " So it sounds like that normally simple procedure might be difficult on this. As far as chassis pix go I'll post them..... eventually.
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Hey, what did he want for that chairside, anyway? is the chassis anything interesting or a crappy AA5 type thing?
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Old 03-22-2009, 09:33 PM
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Hey, what did he want for that chairside, anyway? is the chassis anything interesting or a crappy AA5 type thing?
Don't know if it's particularly "interesting", OTOH it's not a AA5....

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