Heres A Youtube Video That Would Make You TV Collectors Cry!

[radiotvnut]

Originally Posted by similost

I'll start posting all the old Zeniths I see in this area.. and why do I have a feeling none of you will be driving out here to get them? I really don't understand this mentality.. I see people passing up on this kind of stuff they complain about hitting the trash daily...

I see roundies out here almost weekly for pennies.. they hit the dump.. I see small wood table tops that sell for dirt cheap because no one wants to pay for them.. I just don't get it

It sounds like I need to move to your corner of the world if you are finding roundies on a weekly basis for next to nothing.

I see stuff all the time that I would make the drive for if I could; but, poor eyesight prevents that from happening. If I go anywhere; I have to depend on my Mother, my neighbor, or one of my close friends for transportation. My Mother hates going to flea markets, thrift stores, estate sales, etc. She will take me if I ask; but, I'm usually pressured to "hurry up and come on". When I go with my neighbor or friend; I'm not rushed because they get off on "junk hunting" as much as I do. I wouldn't feel right about asking them to make a long trip, though. Lord willing, we'll be hitting the SA, flea market, and whatever else we pass along the way tomorrow. I'm sure there will be plenty of TV's donated to the thrift stores this time of year.

I'm the type of guy who will only dump something only as a last resort. There is an RCA CTC4 sitting here right now and I've had it for months. I finally realized that I didn't want to undertake it's restoration; so, I offered it for free on here and it will be going to WI in the not too distant future. I could have just busted it up and trashed it and kept my mouth shut about it; but, I'd much rather someone get it that can use it.

[zenith2134]

If you're finding round-screen color TVs in the trash, I'm gonna look into moving to VA. In NYC, a roundie is rare; and if one happens to pop up on Craigslist, the guy knows what he has and prices it accordingly.

It does, however, get to a point where we have so many old TVs and are running out of room for more... Been there. I drive, but don't make quite enough money to drive out to IL or WI or even really Boston to snag another set. Wish I could, but money's tight at the moment. In that case, even us TV-guys might not want it.

Once in a while, you'll come across a NICE Craigslist poster who just likes to see his equipment go to a good home.

Now, if I already have something I'm working on, I hate to dump it due to lack of time or whatever. I usually make the space for an interesting TV set or vintage stereo system even if it's not worth much or is worthless. Another thing to consider is sentimental value.... A few of my friends play guitar quite well, and find it tough to get rid of their dad's gear or guitar. After all, their dads were the people responsible for exposing their talent at a young age.

Just something to consider.