[Arran]

Perhaps, but for every Mr. Rebar on R.A you run into six of the other kind that will change the filter and audio coupling caps and claim the set is restored. Regardless of what was done to the radio in question I still think it is overpriced, in my opinion, as it has very little collectable appeal. I know some like to say that maybe the next guy will like it, maybe so, but I have seen plenty of antique stores close waiting for the next guy to pay their price when he never shows up. Maybe he takes offers, I don't know, but I would be embarrassed to even try selling something like that for even half that price.
I have an assertive attitude when it comes to radio restoration because I have performed so much of it over the years and have a general idea of what things are worth and how long it takes to restore them. One of my meticulous restorations on an AC/DC type set may take about six hours or less, on and off, the parts are largely negligible unless the tubes and speaker need replacing. To acquire and restore such a set like the one Elijah likes for resale is a poor investment, wrong age, not much style, really a basic set with no special features. This was in part why I linked to a similar styled AM/FM set since it at least has something setting it apart from the plethora of AA5 kitchen radios or suggested he find a 53-954 from fleabay or elsewhere.
Regards
Arran