Zenith "Graemere" porthole scored

[Kevin Kuehn]

Originally Posted by bandersen

Could be. The seller put three sets on eBay at $9.99 and local pickup.
One was a huge Philco console with a busted 16LP4. No one bid on it.
I was the only bidder on the Admiral.
Just one other bidder on the Zenith, and I got it for $26. I hope it wasn't one of you guys.

Ah... so it was those sets. I actually watched those 3 auctions but I never bid. In fact I don't think I've ever bought a TV on ebay. I had no idea the Zenith set was so small, probably because I'm not familiar with the model numbers. Same problem I have with all those Admiral variations. That was sure a good deal, and I'm glad you saved them.

[bandersen]

Originally Posted by Kevin Kuehn

Ah... so it was those sets. I actually watched those 3 auctions but I never bid. In fact I don't think I've ever bought a TV on ebay. I had no idea the Zenith set was so small, probably because I'm not familiar with the model numbers. Same problem I have with all those Admiral variations. That was sure a good deal, and I'm glad you saved them.

I learned my lesson a few years ago after a set was damaged in shipping to only go for local pickup.
It's still a pretty hefty set at only 12". I think the Admiral may weigh even more though. Dang those sets are heavy!