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Why so many Philcos?

Groundhog74
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11-15-2012, 10:56 AM

Since I started this hobby early this summer, I have noticed that the largest majority of the 1930's and early 40's wooden radios I see in antique shops, on Craigslist, or elsewhere are Philcos. What are your opinions on why this is? I live in central Indiana. Is this a regional thing? Did Philco sell that many more radios than anyone else? Were the Philcos better made so they lasted longer? Just curious.

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Why so many Philcos? - by Groundhog74 - 11-15-2012, 10:56 AM

RE: Why so many Philcos? - by codefox1 - 11-15-2012, 03:53 PM

RE: Why so many Philcos? - by Ron Ramirez - 11-15-2012, 04:46 PM

RE: Why so many Philcos? - by Alan Douglas - 11-15-2012, 09:36 PM

RE: Why so many Philcos? - by Arran - 11-15-2012, 10:47 PM

RE: Why so many Philcos? - by chris25260880 - 11-16-2012, 02:21 AM

RE: Why so many Philcos? - by Groundhog74 - 11-16-2012, 07:31 AM

RE: Why so many Philcos? - by DeckApe - 11-19-2012, 09:53 AM

RE: Why so many Philcos? - by Alan Douglas - 11-19-2012, 06:09 PM

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