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04-28-2012, 11:05 AM
(04-28-2012, 10:41 AM)LASJayhawk Wrote:  
(04-28-2012, 01:40 AM)Phlogiston Wrote:  I prefer the original finish if it is close to perfect. Otherwise, prices on E-pay would suggest that a nicely refinished radio is worth more than a rough one.

Based on foggys stuff, I would say a badly refinished radio brings the most on ebay! Icon_lol

Sad, but this is also true.

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howards finish restorer - by murf - 04-27-2012, 10:23 PM
RE: howards finish restorer - by TA Forbes - 04-27-2012, 10:45 PM
RE: howards finish restorer - by murf - 04-27-2012, 11:07 PM
RE: howards finish restorer - by Phlogiston - 04-28-2012, 01:40 AM
RE: howards finish restorer - by LASJayhawk - 04-28-2012, 10:41 AM
RE: howards finish restorer - by Phlogiston - 04-28-2012, 11:05 AM



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