Mystery solved * I'm the one who bought the RCA 21-CT-8787

Hi folks:

MYSTERY SOLVED!

I'm the guy who won the RCA 21-CT-8787 n Ebay. It was not sold to a prop company as suggested in another thread. My ID on ebay is cineproducts and I mainly sell 16mm camera equipment and sci-fi models.

I have always had an interest in early color tv and owned a restored roudie in the 70's, but sold it soon after I got it when I had to move. I was very impressed when I saw a restored CT-100 at the opening exhibit of the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria (Queens), New York in the 80's and it has always stayed in my mind.

Just couldn't resist to pick this mint looking one up and it's currently residing in a warehouse in good old Omaha, NE. As most of you know, the original hanging tag and brochures (in mint condition) came along.

OK.. the big question that all of you experts get. Should I turn it on or wait and recap first. There's a fellow up in Buffalo NY that's supposed to be an expert in recapping etc.... thinking about sending it to him, unless, you folks have some other suggestions. If I do decide turn it on myself, should I replace all the tubes first? I know a nice outside doesn't mean much with a vintage TV, but this looks so so very clean. I would really appreciate speaking to anyone who cares to respond. All of your feedback will be appreciated. I will also entertain any offers as I may decide to sell it unrestored. Thanks. Links to pics below my name.

Regards,
Larry Altman
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