Rca trk-12

[relaximus]

Well folks, I wish I had a happy ending to report in this saga. However, the lady was unable to get her sister (the executor of her father's estate) to respond to my offer to purchase the set. I don't get the feeling that this was a monetary decision, but rather an emotional one. I've not been able to speak with the sister, but it's my impression that she just doesn't want to let it go right now. The last time I spoke with the woman who was storing the set in her garage, I had 15 crisp Benjamins in my wallet and was ready to begin laying them down. However she told me that she could not lawfully sell it to me. That was only for her sister to decide who was not responsive to offers. She, and the TV, have now moved to their new home which just a few miles away. She has my phone numbers should the TV become available. I've not given up, but it's just a bit further from my grasp now.

Dave

[Phil Nelson]

They have your number and they know you're interested. I would just hold onto my Benjamins and be patient. Settling an estate can be a very emotional thing, and it's stressful under the best of circumstances. Pressing them further at this stage might just annoy them.

Phil Nelson

[Steve D.]

Originally Posted by ChrisW6ATV

I have a book called "A Flick Of The Switch" that has a picture of Kent Warner with part of his collection in it if I remember right. It mentioned he worked in Hollywood. I was all excited later when I saw his name in the credits of The Rockford Files.

Chris,

I have that book, "A Flick of the Switch 1930-1950" 1st edition 2nd printing 1976. While the author shows several collectors, I don't see Kent Warner in my copy. Perhaps you have a later edition.
Kent worked freelance as the costume designer on many shows at various studios.

And Dave, sorry you weren't able to close the deal on the TRK 90. At least you know where it is and hopefully your patience will be rewarded.

-Steve D.

[ChrisW6ATV]

Steve-

My copy is the same edition, and you are right, there is no picture of Kent Warner. I think I was confused with maybe an article about him in a TV Guide in the late 70's.

[relaximus]

Originally Posted by Phil Nelson

They have your number and they know you're interested. I would just hold onto my Benjamins and be patient. Settling an estate can be a very emotional thing, and it's stressful under the best of circumstances. Pressing them further at this stage might just annoy them.

That was my feeling as well. I truly did not push the issue with her upon learning her sister's feelings and position. As you say, they have my number and I know where it is. As we have been neighbors for several years (I've been here since '94), I will check-in on occasion just to see how the new digs are working out and keep me in her memory. My wife and I are very good friends with the owners of the house and I did provide a far bit of help when she first moved in and was having problems. I was (and usually am) the first to walk over and welcome her to the neighborhood and offer any help I could. I remember when we bought this house how nice it felt to have our new, next-door neighbor come by on our first evening with coffee and an offer of help.

Dave

[relaximus]

Well, she just stopped by my house. She was looking for bug-spray as she's still working at the house across the street before the owners get home. I'm happy she thought of us first! No, I didn't mention the TV.

Dave

[bgadow]

You are taking just the right steps, I feel. Make it clear, every once in a while, that you are dead serious about it and that you will take the TV at a moments notice if they so choose. I've seen things sold to somebody else or junked and when asked later the owner said, "Oh, I never knew you were serious!" or just "I forgot, and this guy seemed pretty interested." The most important thing, I feel, is to keep this from being turned into landfill. If nothing else, maybe they can will it to a museum. That won't buy you a Fisher, though!

[Sandy G]

I wish you wuz MY neighbor...(grin)

[relaximus]

I just wanted to thank everyone here on VK for their insight, knowledge and guidance throughout this little adventure. I just knew, through my years on AudioKarma, that this was the right place to come with my questions. I am truly not surprised to find folks here as passionate about this Forum's topics as we are over on AK. Thank you for your welcoming and helpful responses. I will, of course, revive this thread should anything ever come to fruition regarding the TRK-12 and myself. For now, I'm back to bury myself in the goings-on back at AudioKarma. I have some Kenwood LS-X9 speakers (never imported to this country, 52,000 yen ea. in '89) that I'm getting ready to dive into for a recap. If anyone reads Japanese, I'd appreciate any help beyond what Google translation provides.



Happy 4th!
Dave

[Sandy G]

52K yen ? Aw, hell, that's only about $5.73 American....(grin)

[relaximus]

Yeah I know, 52K yen really means nothing. In today's (admittedly crappy) dollars, that equates to roughly $1300/pr. Last I looked it up, that was ~$2100 in 1989. Fairly spendy speakers for the time.

Dave

[Steve D.]

2015 addition to this 2007 post.
There were several mentions of the late vintage tv collector Kent Warner in this post and the article about his collection in a 1977 issue of TV Guide. Here is a photo of Kent & his collection as seen in that article. Also a photo of my TRK-120 whose story I told in this post.

-Steve D.

[ChrisW6ATV]

Thanks for posting the pictures, Steve. I am sure that is the one of Kent and his collection that I saw. Your TRK-120 looks nice.

[vts1134]

Originally Posted by Steve D.

2015 addition to this 2007 post.
There were several mentions of the late vintage tv collector Kent Warner in this post and the article about his collection in a 1977 issue of TV Guide. Here is a photo of Kent & his collection as seen in that article. Also a photo of my TRK-120 whose story I told in this post.

-Steve D.

Thanks for the photos. I can't quite make out the print in the TV guide picture...maybe I'm getting old .

[Steve D.]

Originally Posted by vts1134

Thanks for the photos. I can't quite make out the print in the TV guide picture...maybe I'm getting old .

John,

I apologize for the text resolution. My scanner was at fault. I photographed the text which should be easier to read.

-Steve D.