The "mystery" craigslist TV has been saved!

[bandersen]

Originally Posted by miniman82

Geez, collecting TV's is worse than collecting cars. It would be easier for me to find and buy another vintage Mini Cooper than it would be to pick up even a late model roundie in my own back yard. what the hell, I give up.

Originally Posted by akent36

Man, 30 miles from me.

My sympathies. All I can say is that it was sitting on craigslist for a couple weeks. I try to search it everyday and post any goodies I come across.

Assuming I don't grab it myself that is

[Username1]

you guys ARE funny....... I think I detect some Picture Tube Envy.......
It is a nice tv........... Good Job.

[jmdocs]

What a beautiful set; congratulations. And that is indeed some great landscaping. Is that the previous owner's lawn? If so, it would certainly explain a lot about how the set stayed so pristine.

[Glenz75]

What a smart looking set and so 'mint'! You've got something thats almost a time capsule in the fact its hardly been used. Glad you saved it from what could have been an unfortunate demise...Someones retro fish tank display!

G.

[old_tv_nut]

Does this model have a special beefed-up audio section to go with the dual speakers?

[miniman82]

Originally Posted by bandersen

Assuming I don't grab it myself that is

Nothing personal, but you 'veteran collectors' are making it a pain in my you know what. I mean, how exactly is someone who's interested in a hobby like this supposed to get started in the frst place if even the lame sets get sucked up? I'm not asking for a handout or anyone's sympathy, I'm just calling it like I see it.

Hope you guys don't wonder why someone like myself gets exasperated, then shells out $800 for a CTC 16 because the competition is so cut throat. Maybe one day I will have a color TV from the old days, but I've come to the conclusion that now is definitely not the time for me.

Peace.

[rca2000]

Don't be so bitter. be glad that SOMEONE got it--and not a PACKER TRUCK!! SOOOOOOOO many of our treasures have ended up there. Unlike some...I do NOT have the attitude..."if I can't get it''...then let it get crushed!!" I MUCH rather SOMEONE save one--than see another irreplacable piece of Americana like a PRISTINE ctc-15 be crushed and lost forever.


I DO understand your frustration. I SOOOO long wanted a 1957 CTC_5. They ALWAYS seemed to "slip out of my hands'. Too far away--too much, didn't find out, etc, etc. Thought I would NEVER get one--almost gave up.

Then, in Feb...I got my CTC5D--for about $200. It has a nearly PERFECT(to my CR-70 anyway),21AXP22A CRT and a fair cabinet. It does NOT work yet----but it is all there, including back. It will likely NEVER leave my possession.

And a couple of weeks ago, I got a 1965 25MC30 Zenith roundie, for about 40, from a local antique mall. . The tube was asleep--but is now "awake" and it does work some. GREAT cabinet!!

So...hang in there...If you don't give up--you WILL get a "good one". Check craigslist, and Ebay--and let friends know what you want. that is how I got the zenith--through a friend.

[RobtWB]

i can sympathize with your posting mr miniman.

but it happens in every hobby.

i know people who have no health insurance, homeowners, renters, or vehicle insurance for themselves or their family, but think nothing of dropping a full paycheck on a vintage tv or stereo or other toy. then you have those who are 30 years old, still sucking off momma and daddy's t*t, living at home and posting 24 hours a day their "expert" advise.

don't even get me started on the vintage Zenith collector crowd -

a person really has to question the tv "collector" who has dozens of console sets -
does that not constitute HOARDING!!!

a hobby ceases to become a hobby and becomes a pathetic obsession when one is reduced to browsing ebay, craigslist, the local papers, bulletin board flyers at the supermarket, and online auction listings for estate sales for "vintage" items

[zenithfan1]

This might get interesting. Thank you god that I'm a Zenith collector that don't fall under your description. The only t*t I'm suckin' on is my wife's. LOL!

[bandersen]

Originally Posted by miniman82

Nothing personal, but you 'veteran collectors' are making it a pain in my you know what. I mean, how exactly is someone who's interested in a hobby like this supposed to get started in the frst place if even the lame sets get sucked up? I'm not asking for a handout or anyone's sympathy, I'm just calling it like I see it.

Hope you guys don't wonder why someone like myself gets exasperated, then shells out $800 for a CTC 16 because the competition is so cut throat. Maybe one day I will have a color TV from the old days, but I've come to the conclusion that now is definitely not the time for me.

Peace.

I hope that wasn't directed at me. I only started collecting TVs a little over a year ago and don't have a single vintage color set!

[David Roper]

I resemble that remark!

I must say I never knew that whether you're hoarding or not depended on the size of the objects one collects.

[bandersen]

Originally Posted by David Roper

I resemble that remark!

I must say I never knew that whether you're hoarding or not depended on the size of the objects one collects.

LOL - That's one sweet 'hoard'

[zenithfan1]

David, is that a 1968ish Amana Radarange in the third pic? Nice pile ya got goin' there. You have learned well, grasshopper.

[drh4683]

I too resemble that remark. If only I were perfect, I wouldn't have this many TV's.

Oh, by the way, for those of you who think people are losers who still live with mom and dad when they are under the age of 30 will be happy to know I closed on my first house last Friday.

So now just wait!!!! HORDING CITY IS GOING TO REALLY GET OUT OF CONTROL NOW!!!!!!!! AND MORE EXPERT ADVICE TOO!!! FROM ME, THE PUNK KID WHO WASN'T EVEN AROUND THEN! 24-7!!!!!!! GET READY FOLKS!!!!!!!!!!! IM GOING TO GET SO MUCH STUFF PACKED IN THE HOUSE THAT YOU'LL HAVE TO CLIMB OVER TV'S JUST TO GET YOUR FIRST FOOT IN THE HOUSE!!!!!!!!!

No ZENITH collector would have it any other way!!!!!!!!

[Einar72]

Originally Posted by drh4683

So now just wait!!!! HORDING CITY IS GOING TO REALLY GET OUT OF CONTROL NOW!!!!!!!! AND MORE EXPERT ADVICE TOO!!! FROM ME, THE PUNK KID WHO WASN'T EVEN AROUND THEN! 24-7!!!!!!! GET READY FOLKS!!!!!!!!!!! IM GOING TO GET SO MUCH STUFF PACKED IN THE HOUSE THAT YOU'LL HAVE TO CLIMB OVER TV'S JUST TO GET YOUR FIRST FOOT IN THE HOUSE!!!!!!!!!
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I used to have that much stuff, along with the attitude that if i don't get just this one more it will be lost forever! I lost my wife instead. She took our son and moved across the state, never wanting to reconcile. I never see much of my money again either. But I have vintage radios, TV's and cars. And storage fees.

As for you, Mr. Miniman, if you ever find yourself in WA state, stop by and we'll discuss a CTC-10 w/remote I have no desire to muck with anymore. Also have a spare KCS-47 roundie you might like. Yes, just you. My first TV was a Sylvania like the one in your avatar. I used to watch American Banstand on it every Saturday in the fall of '66, then hop on my bike and look in every tube tester in a 10-mile range and hope someone left dud tubes behind.

There, I broke the rule about advertising stuff, but it was for theraputic reasons