Going to be getting an old TV, anyone want parts?

[David Roper]

You seem to be on the lookout for vintage record players 'n' stuff for the express purpose of stripping parts. That's not nice.

[birddog]

Originally Posted by David Roper

You seem to be on the lookout for vintage record players 'n' stuff for the express purpose of stripping parts. That's not nice.

The TV in question was already stripped, and non-operable. Jesse is the future of this hobby, at his very young age he is showing a remarkable interest in this hobby, even though he is up against some obstacles at home.

I don't think his parents are as enthused by the old gear as Jesse is, and he is also very limited with space to put his humble collection. 20 years from now, this kid might be the Master Tech the next generation comes to on AK for advice and knowledge....

Give him a hand, not a public spanking, Jesse is not the kind of guy who would mutilate a mint condition piece of gear, just for kicks or parts...

[fsjonsey]

Originally Posted by birddog

The TV in question was already stripped, and non-operable. Jesse is the future of this hobby, at his very young age he is showing a remarkable interest in this hobby, even though he is up against some obstacles at home.

I don't think his parents are as enthused by the old gear as Jesse is, and he is also very limited with space to put his humble collection. 20 years from now, this kid might be the Master Tech the next generation comes to on AK for advice and knowledge....

Give him a hand, not a public spanking, Jesse is not the kind of guy who would mutilate a mint condition piece of gear, just for kicks or parts...

Sounds like someone in the same situation as me. I want to get into the hobby, but my parents don't have the same enthusiasm for old TV sets as I do. To my father, its all crap, and he wants it out of his house.

[vintagecollect]

Iv'e seen several collectors and seller's ridiculed on at different times over small stuff. The fact is, older collectors eventually age and pass away. Newer collectors that are not born in generation when equipment was new, are critical. Without their enthusiasm and dedication, many an item would go in the Cr@p dumster. An effort is done for any collector on time, space and money and energy. Just the equipment to check flybacks ,crts and also variacs are harder to find anymore. A helpful way to guide collectors to preserve sets is good and FRIENDLY advice,such as PMing member are sets worth more as parts or entire set. Some sets aren't even valuable yet, finders for parts or TVs should be welcomed. Encouragement and being positive are good for hobby.