[GarySP]

Hello all.  Went to an estate sale in my neighborhood this morning.  Sitting in a bedroom crying out to me was a 41-280x!  You could tell the estate salespeople didn't know what it was since the tag on it said " Old Stereo  $90.00."  The cabinet is in great condition with a couple of exceptions... a few watermarks on top from vases no doubt and a small piece of veneer broken off one of the sides.  Inside looks intact and factory original.  Thanks to all the insight I've gained from everyone on this phorum I approached the sales person and began picking it apart to him.  After explaining that it needed a new face plate and push buttons, capacitors, resistors, line cord, veneer work, etc I offered him $30.00 dollars for it.  He refused.  "No problem, I said, lots of these around to choose from." (OK, blatant exaggeration!)  As I turned to walk out, he said "40.00 dollars."  Two twenties came out of my wallet and away we went.  Hope any of you that have one of these or have worked on one can enlighten me with your opinions of this radio.  The cabinet was really the selling feature for me... love that art-deco look.  Hopefully will post some photos in the near future.  Take care, Gary