Honest Opinions Wanted: Price Range For 1964-5 Zenith

[Tubejunke]

This is not an ad, so it's not in the classifieds. I just want to get a realistic and fair market value range on a set that COULD go in the future. I have posted on some work I have done on this set in the past, but really haven't had the time or the space to proceed. Luckily I got the set watchable anyway, but it just sits there in HER kitchen with nowhere to go.

It's a Zenith model 5111. I don't have the chassis # with me at the moment. It is basic with no UHF and has the metal cabinet with removable legs. It's cabinet and chassis are in great shape. There is some wear of the plastic/chrome on the front and the control door has seen a few dings over the years.

The replacement CRT is very healthy and the flyback is good. To be a regular viewer one would probably want to replace the caps in the horizontal output circuit. I say this with honesty as my output tube cathode current measurements proved to be higher than the 210mA recommended max when run at full line potential. With that in mind I always run it on a variac at about 105 VRMS and it does fine.

So, if such a thing were yours and you knew what I have stated and other things most of us here know; what would you have to have for it. OR if you saw it in a thrift store and considered buying it; what would you give for it?

I am asking so that IF I ever think she would be more forgiving if I got it out of our kitchen, I will have an idea of fair market value. As with all vintage electronics I have sold, it's not just about the money at all. A big part is knowing that something will pass to someone who can perhaps better preserve and maintain a great old piece that otherwise is just hidden from the world and gathering dust. We do have time and money invested, so that is a point to ponder as well.

Thanks in advance everyone and happy hunting!!