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Eric H
05-09-2009, 03:08 AM
Never heard of Scan-O-Ramic before, too expensive but unusual:


http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Hoffman-TV-Console-w-AM-FM-Radio-and-Phonograph_W0QQitemZ350199726954QQcmdZViewItemQQpt ZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item518987c36a&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A10|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1 |293%3A1|294%3A50

kx250rider
05-09-2009, 11:22 AM
That's a very early Hoffman. I've seen a TV-only version, which had a 721-TS RCA chassis. Looks nice, and MUST be saved... Very rare. I grew up collecting TVs in the Hoffman capital of the world (Los Angeles), and only ever have seen 2 of the pre-1949 models. I've even had a Hoffman prototype 19" CBS-tubed color set, which I got from a Hoffman retiree.
Regarding the price, though; I think this year's crop of pot up there in NorCal is extra-potent ;)

Charles

ChrisW6ATV
05-09-2009, 11:15 PM
It fascinates me how the warranty "fine print" terms are just about the same as with modern equipment. All the same language about altered serial numbers and other details.

I live close to this set, but my budget does not go anywhere near its asking price.