09-27-2015, 03:00 PM
I really like these little 80s.
I have been a `50s-early `60s tube hi-fi and record player guy. I came across friend doing an estate and the elderly woman had three radios she bought new. One was a Philco 60 (she says was actually her parents and bought new around `36-`37) and then a `50s bakelite RCA and `60s RCA. All three were absolutely mint one owner units. I thought it neat to have at least one cathedral style radio with my collection so bought em all for $50. I electronically restore the 60 as that is all it needed and REALLY like it.
Jump forward to a hamfest this past weekend and I hadn't really bought a thing. Then I see this little 80 sitting on a table and was like WOW! That is so little and cool! The fact it was so small-cheap and simple really grabbed me. The sad part is someone else was making a deal on it and bought her for $30 (asking price $40). I offered the $40 but no go it was sold.
I knew the fellow that purchased it was also seller and this would probably be up for sale at the next meet so I went up to his spot and asked if he would sell it. Of course he would...LOL I offered $40 and he kinda moaned and said no. Then as I was about to walk away I figured what is $10.. and offered him $50 and he took it. I was happy I at least scored something cool at the swap meet and I think in the end it was well worth the $50.
She is a REALLY nice all original unit in great shape. Electronically untouched which I really like. The cabinet is excellent as well and everything there. Only issue is the speaker cloth is a getting thin in spots but I purchased some repop cloth just in case I decide to swap it out.
Will post some pics in a bit...
T
I have been a `50s-early `60s tube hi-fi and record player guy. I came across friend doing an estate and the elderly woman had three radios she bought new. One was a Philco 60 (she says was actually her parents and bought new around `36-`37) and then a `50s bakelite RCA and `60s RCA. All three were absolutely mint one owner units. I thought it neat to have at least one cathedral style radio with my collection so bought em all for $50. I electronically restore the 60 as that is all it needed and REALLY like it.
Jump forward to a hamfest this past weekend and I hadn't really bought a thing. Then I see this little 80 sitting on a table and was like WOW! That is so little and cool! The fact it was so small-cheap and simple really grabbed me. The sad part is someone else was making a deal on it and bought her for $30 (asking price $40). I offered the $40 but no go it was sold.
I knew the fellow that purchased it was also seller and this would probably be up for sale at the next meet so I went up to his spot and asked if he would sell it. Of course he would...LOL I offered $40 and he kinda moaned and said no. Then as I was about to walk away I figured what is $10.. and offered him $50 and he took it. I was happy I at least scored something cool at the swap meet and I think in the end it was well worth the $50.
She is a REALLY nice all original unit in great shape. Electronically untouched which I really like. The cabinet is excellent as well and everything there. Only issue is the speaker cloth is a getting thin in spots but I purchased some repop cloth just in case I decide to swap it out.
Will post some pics in a bit...
T
