CTC7 on eBay

[RCAkid]

"I realize it's hard not to be jealous of those with money elsewhere in the world, but don't let those bloody frogs (British humor) become a magnet for your emotions." By Einar72

To be quite honest, it is not a matter of money jealousy, although, yes, I would have loved to have been able to own this set.

I just simply expressed my disgust at that set being removed from the U.S. and my further irritation for being chided for making that expression.

I know I cannot save all the sets (as my better half keeps reminding me) and as much as I would like to. I just hate to see those rare pieces of American electronics history leave. If the U.S. was a war torn country or people here were on rampage to destroy all of the historical items of this country, that would be another issue and of course I would want those things saved. But that isn't the issue. I know these radios, tv's, tape decks, etc hardly compare to a Ming vase or to a bust of George Washington, but they are part of a technological evolution that was truly brought to fruition here in the States, fueled the world and is truly part of American history.

That is my frustration and irritation with that set leaving the States. As far as it belonging to a frenchman, that is irrelavent. I just wish it was a frenchman in the States.

[readmm50]

I have been a member of AudioKarma for some time and often enjoy reading the discussions that take place. Not this one. Some of the pathetic jingoistic comments listed above about people in other countries have moved me to make my first contribution (I am not afraid to speak my mind either).

Television technology belongs to the world. It was developed and is still being developed in many countries across the globe. The UK, USA, Germany, France, Russia, Japan etc.

Surely the main point is that this technology is preserved and celebrated. I’m just glad that there are people who have the space, time and money to look after this stuff. I wish I did.

To disrespect people in other countries and to speak about them in pejorative terms is just plain ignorant. Please get back to the subject of discussing these wonderful old TV sets. How is that for free speech!

By-the-way, I live in the UK.