Befriend your Local TV Repairman

[Charlie]

Bgadow is right about befriending your local tv guy. The TV man I know here in town usually always has something to give me when I stop by. As far as the old sets he has, he's always let me take anything I want. He also helps me load it up if I don't bring a helper. Anytime he finds an old piece of equipment or part that he thinks I might like, he puts it to the side and saves till my next visit.

He came by my house once to see the work I've done to sets from his shop. He was definately impressed.