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06-12-2011, 03:16 AM
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Zenith 12S475 Darthvader
Hi i am looking for advise, What is this radio worth? I am told that a darthvader in top condition is worth $3000.00 This radio pictured is
untested and the finish is far from pristine and offered for $1750.00 I think the price is too high but what do i know please advise.    
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06-19-2011, 09:21 PM
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A Zenith "Wave magnet" antenna.
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06-19-2011, 09:39 PM
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How badly do you want it ? I'm PERSONALLY not too bitten by the "Suddenly its 1939 !" styling, but those old Zeniths, once gone thru, usually had EXCELLENT tone & performance... You MIGHT wait the rest of yr life B4 another one comes along, & it may be MORE money for LESS radio..
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06-20-2011, 01:41 AM
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But the art deco (and other cutting edge for their time styles) sets have the boldest coolest look. I rather have the "Wow did come from outer space/is that a jukebox?" styled sets than the "What darned fool ruined a perfectly good dresser by installing this old radio or TV in it?" styled sets. Though if some chassis I want only came in a "plain Jane" cabinet I can live with the style to have the function.
My 0.02$. Tom C.
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06-20-2011, 11:59 AM
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Depends on how big a premium you're willing to pay for that particular cabinet. I recently offered my fully restored 12-S-471 to a guy for $1000 and he said No.
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06-20-2011, 11:48 PM
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Why is that radio called a "Darth Vader" ??? I failed to see any resemblance to the villain of "Star Wars" in it.
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06-21-2011, 12:22 AM
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Phil, I like the looks of that Zenith of yours.
 Tom C.
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06-21-2011, 10:34 AM
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06-22-2011, 04:18 PM
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It's sure different! Love to see ya restore that one. Oh, and Phil! That's a bute for sure! It's worth more than what you asked I'm thinken'
 Buzz 
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06-22-2011, 11:08 PM
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The finish looks pretty darn nice on that Darth Vader. Nothing a little touching-up can't help. I don't think it's worth as much as they are asking but it all depends on what their bottom line is and what a buyer is willing to spend. Nice looking radio!
Gilbert
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06-23-2011, 12:13 AM
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Linear Mode
