My current count is 31, including 4 that haven't arrived yet.

Of that, 7 are fully restored and functioning, one (my RCA 730TV2) is 4 caps away from (hopefully) done, 7 others are in progress, and 12, not including the ones in transit, have yet to be worked on (it's gonna be a long winter, figured might as well stock up :) ).

WOW, Including the sets we use every day I think it's a grand total of 24.....

Don't tell the wife....

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I have roughly 50. Give or take a couple.

A dozen or so here in my office, I'd guestimate a good 3 dozen, all told...

As the TV collecting thing is a new avenue for me I only have 11 and so far 2 are completed and one has become my daily driver. Old radios are a little different, I have just over 400 in various states and about 200 of them are restored and displayed through the house.

Gregb

I probably still have 35-40 TVs with CRTs 17-inch to 30-inch, another 50 or so 3-inch CRT to 14-inch, and over 100 handheld or otherwise tiny CRT and LCD portables.

Someday I should do a complete inventory, and pass on about 150 sets to other collectors.

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Oh my am I number if not value-deprived. Of non-vintage sets, I have two,
a 55" Sony Bravia LCD set and one of these clear plastic "prison" tvs (the latter cost only $8 and works fine, but unfortunately is the last year before even they went
ATSC.)

Vintage sets, lets see: I have two Sony FD230 Watchmans, an RCA 9T246, a Pilot TV-37, an Emerson 610, and the RCA CT-100. All but one Watchman work perfectly, that one has bad audio. That makes 8 sets total.

I find it near-impossible to watch the B&W TVs for long, as the lack of color
makes it hard to see things on modern color-expected shows. The CT-100,
however, is perfectly watchable indeed ... I have been watching one whole
baseball or football game a week on it.

Wanted Holy Grails: Sony KV-7010U with good CRT and flyback and
1936 5" British set.

Wanted ...1936 5" British set.

Does such an animal exist? That would be quite a cool set to have both a 5" picture tube (would it be picture valve :scratch2:?) and a 405/240 selector switch. I know Marconi and HMV both made 5" sets but not until 1938.

Sorry to be a bit off topic here.

41 crt sets

6 CRT sets - an RCA CTC-16 roundy, my PortaColor, a Setchell Carlson 21" BW, an Emerson 17" BW portable, a 7" Tele-Tone, and an RCA 730TS. While it doesn't have a CRT yet, I also have my GE PC-A I'm building.

Funny, I have more Oscilloscopes than TVs - 13 in all.

I have no idea anymore, it was well over 100 some years ago, not counting all the little 5" solid state sets and the HD sets that i actually use.

I have a list on my other PC but it needs to be updated.

Let's count

1. Silvertone "roundie" - works, but has buzz in sound*
2. RCA CTC-38 - works great, in living room as main TV
3. RCA "Sharp" portable - dim picture, suspect bad tube*
4. RCA metal cabinet 8 inch portable - recapped, jail bars on screen, otherwise good*
5. Zenith 16" colour hybrid with SC-100 remote - works great but issues with color, suspect it needs an alignment
6. Philco Predicta Princess - as found, makes a decent pic but needs recapped, missing antenna*
7. Admiral 19" B&W - works well except linearity varies with line voltage a bit much*
8. 1979 vintage Sony commercial 17" Trinitron I got at Boeing Surplus - awesome, used by daughter for Nintendo Wii
9. Marconi 17" table top TV, early 50s - as found, needs new capacitors*

Any of the sets marked with a (*), I would entertain offers on, provided it approximately matches what I have in to them... always good to have some turnover.

i have no idea anymore .

I have 4 sets. 2 mid 50s motorola consoles, 1 with uhf, one without.a 1949-50 zenith porthole console combo.and a 49-50 philharmonic table top. I have pics of the philharmonic not the othes yet as I cant get at them just yet, my 60+ radios are in the way right now.:D

Around 85 - mostly late 40s/early 50s. 20 or so restored and working.

Four. I just got into this last year and my area isn't exactly an old TV breeding ground. I used to have more but I took in a lot of later-model junk as well.

1. 1988 Zenith model SE5535G console with the 9-516 main module that is in regular use. The original remote was cracked and hardly any of the buttons worked; I just dug out my NOS 1981 Zenith remote and found out that it works with this set.

2. 1978 RCA XL-100 19" set. It's awaiting repairs for a vertical problem that is common to the CTC88.

3. 1973 Zenith Chromacolor 25" console with the 25DC56 chassis and Space Command 500. I'm still waiting to get ahead enough to get good equipment to replace the white safety caps. Ran when last started.

4. 1971 Admiral K20 chassis 25" console. No idea of its health but it's a keeper.

38 tvs, 26 radios

B&W table sets

1. 46 RCA 630ts
2. 47 RCA 721ts with stand
3. 48 Airline 7" porthole in the suitcase cabinet
4. 49 Admiral 7" bakelite cabinet
5. 48 GE 10" bakelite cabinet, locomotive (not working)
6. 49 Delco 10" porthole (not working)
7. 59 GE 17" in a blue/white plastic cabinet
8. 59 Admiral 17" with the SON-R remote in a yellow/white plastic cabinet
9. 58 Philco 17" seventeener III, blue/white cabinet (not working)
10. 59 RCA 17" in a black metal/plastic cabinet
11. 61 RCA 19" with a mechanical remote in a white/green plastic cabinet
12. 63 RCA 19" in a blue/white plastic cabinet
13. 65 RCA 19" in a metal cabinet with the mechanical remote
14. 60 Zenith 17" with the SC300 remote in a metal cabinet
15. 62 Zenith 19" with the SC300 remote in a metal cabinet
16. 63 Zenith 19" with the SC300 remote in a metal cabinet
17. 66 Zenith 19" with the SC300 remote in a metal cabinet, with the auto-shutoff timer and dual speakers
18. 66 Zenith 12" metal cabinet, ss
19. 75 Zenith 19V ss modular chassis, plastic cabinet

B&W consoles

20. 48 Admiral 10" bakelite console (not working)
21. 49 Zenith 12" porthole console (no sound, cabinet needs work)
22. 56 Zenith 21" console, flashmatic
23. 57 Zenith 21" console SC200 remote
24. 60 GE 21" console, rf remote
25. 61 Zenith 23" console SC400 remote
26. 66 Zenith 23" console SC300 remote

Color consoles

27. 59 RCA CTC-9 kenbridge console, remote, uhf
28. 65 Zenith 25MC33 console with the SC400 remote, in the chinese cabinet
29. 67 Zenith 25" console, SC600 remote, in the french provincial cabinet (not working)
30. 70 Zenith 25" console, SC600 remote, ultramatic tuner (not working)
31. 74 Zenith 25V console, 25EC58 ss flat chassis, SC600Z remote, in the avanti cabinet

Color table sets

32. 70 Zenith 21" metal cabinet, SC600 remote (not working)
33. 74 Zenith 25V 25EC58 flat ss chassis in a chrome cabinet with the stand, SC600Z remote
34. 77 Zenith Chromacolor II 17" SC600 electronic remote
35. 79 Zenith Chromacolor II 19" SC1000M electronic remote, zoom
36. 80 Zenith 19", SC800 remote
37. 84 Zenith 13" with the IR remote, on screen display, and auto on/off
38. 87 Zenith 9", remote, white plastic cabinet

I'm up to 20, not counting my relatively new flat screen that I use every day. Of those 20, 15 of them are on display in my house, the other 5 are in the garage/workshop.

It will take me some effort to count my "collected" TV sets (as opposed to modern, mostly flat-panel sets). I will post a total when I am able to count them.

Hmm, 5 vintage sets and 2 newer sets.
49' GE 805- recapped-works but has HV problem
56' RCA 8" set. Restored and used often
57' GE 14" set with Telechron alarm clock built in on top-unrestored(thinking about selling)
58' RCA 14" Deluxe set- recapped but has issues I couldn't solve
59' Zenith 21" console Space Command 300-still running on original parts! Waiting for recap
newer sets are a 91' Zenith 20" with a green tinted screen and an early 00's Sansui 13" set

More than 300 and radios in the minority.

I'm counting somewhere around 52 or so? That means, wow, I've cut the collection pretty much in half! I'm aiming on getting it down to around a dozen. Radios had gotten into the 500-600 range at one point, but I've cut them way down as well.

Last count: radios (including collectible-ish SS sets) ~140.
TVs ~30

Add to that audio equipment, and a host of other junk.

Too many...... as i just found out the house we rent is gonna be sold so i may be forced to toss a few, and suspend repairs till things settle....

SR

Radios- tube, floor and table - 90
Console HiFis - 12
Stereo components - 45
TVs - nothing flat - 73

I give up counting for the moment. The truck with my ETF purchases just pulled up :yes:

Stereos, table radios (shortwave, etc.), multiband portable radios, tape decks, one lone 1939 console, one turntable, various types of televisions (two used as monitors) and lots and lots of computers old and new.

Hmm, no wonder I don't find many vintage televisions out there. They've all been snatched! Lol

Come to Buffalo. I can find you enough sets to fill a box truck.

Yeah, my collection seems to be getting larger as time goes on as well. The problem is that I like combo color sets.

4. 3 in curent use, one for use from time to time (to be more specifically, my nickname). All C.R.T.'s, no L.C.D.

Somewhere around 60, about 40 restored

13, I believe, which is not enough for me but too many for her!!

RCA 621TS, 630TS, 721TS, 9T256
Philco 48-700,48-1000,Safari
Dumont Doghouse
Crosley 307TA
GE 803
Zenith Mayflower
Andrea T-VK12
Airline 94GSE-3011

On the want list. Belmont 21A21, HMV 904/905, Viewtone VP100, Sightmaster S-15 or any prewar for that matter!!! :drool::drool:

13, I believe, which is not enough for me but too many for her!!
Quelle surprise. ;)

1973 Zenith Chromacolor 25" console with the 25DC56 chassis, model SD2556-91, "The Whitney"
1976 Electrohome 25" console with the C31 chassis, model C31-510, "Concord"
1977 Sony Trinitron KV-1921
1978 RCA XL-100 19" table set with the CTC88A chassis, model FC 444 W
1979 Sylvania Superset 25" console with the E48-2 chassis, model CL 9337PR
1987 Electrohome (Mitsubishi) 19" table set, model 48CC13. We had the identical unit when I was a kid.

I used to have way more but I currently have 5 an all time low.
But I still have a bunch of radios and record players.

I have around 50 sets. I'm acquiring another 15 or so mystery sets when a local production wraps up, have no idea what they are except pre-1975.

I lost count.Got some in the garage,basement,shed,my old car and the back patio covered up.

I picked up a Panasonic and a Toshiba 19 inch monitor style sets from the curb in the past two weeks.

I had to think about this one, but i have 9 vintage tv sets hanging about. Six are tube tv's, 3 are solid state. hmm, maybe 20+ radios hanging about as well.

I would imagine I am up to 45 televisions a dozen or so radios and lots of reference material in my library. Like the rest of you, " There's always room for one more!":yes:.

currently only one, a Zenith Bugeye set I bought in Canton, TX two months ago.

currently only one, a Zenith Bugeye set I bought in Canton, TX two months ago.

What kind of a bugeye set is it?
IIRC, there was three years of them. They even made a 21" model in about 1956. Those were the models that had the knobs in the side centers, instead of near the top. I hope you understand, what I'm referring to. :scratch2:

I've got 2 more!!:D puts me up to 7 vintage tube set's.

both Motorolla's.
TS-14B
TS-88

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Thinking about putting my GE 14T010 up for sale...so that may be one less in the future.

13 inch crt

55 inch lcd

that is it

:D

I now have 8 vintage sets! Picked up what I believe to be an Admiral T102 on monday. One of those 10" metal sets with a 2 tone paint job. Mines Red(or orange) and white.
Add on CL said it worked, yet unrestored. Actually it just puts up a raster but I'll fix that in the future!

I presently have two CRT TVs (one 20 and the other 15 years old) and a flat screen. One of the CRTs will replace the FP when the latter quits.

I also have about seven vintage radios, mostly Zeniths from the 1960s (I collect vintage Zenith radios), although I do have a Zenith H511 "racetrack" model from 1951 as well that still works. The only things I've replaced in that radio so far were the AC cord and the #47 pilot light; the latter burned out with a bright flash the first time I plugged it in after it arrived here by UPS (problem was likely a deformed power-supply filter capacitor), but a new bulb brought the set back to life immediately.

I presently have two CRT TVs (one 20 and the other 15 years old) and a flat screen. One of the CRTs will replace the FP when the latter quits.


I don't get it! .... on several threads you have mentioned that the flat screen looks much better than your earlier TVs, especially on the Roku streamer and the channels that you could get off the air during various antenna experiments. Why would you drop back to lower quality viewing? If anything, I would use the future death of your 19" Insignia as a good excuse to upgrade to a larger set... 32" to 42" would be much better for your viewing distance (stated at about 10 feet).

just my 2 cents,
jr

In the past week I gained 5 CRT sets .Nothing special. 2 dead and 3 that work good.All with front and back monitor jacks.

The cord clipping ahole was making his rounds and got 4 sets snipped.

19 " stereo TV GE Hospital/Hotel set with FM stereo radio which works great .A 1980's 20 " Stereo Mitsubishi set which is dead. 19 " stereo Magnavox that works great.The other 2 I cant recall the brand but I do remember there was one dead set and the other worked great.

I had to reject a 40" projection set since I dont have a truck to haul it and room to put it.So far that makes it 3 projection sets I could not pick up this year.

I can add 1 1/2 more to the collection.I curb find a Magnavox see thru prison TV which works and parts of a Mitsubishi set on the side of the road.

Up to 9 Vintage sets! Got me a Portacolor! Now have one officially for sale aswell.

I think I'm up to...17
1969ish19" color Zenith metal cabinet tabletop, has HV issues
1967ish 23V Zenith metal cabinet color with SC 600 remote, works but weak CRT
1950 RCA Model 6T64 16" round tube console- crt good, unrestored
1952? 12" rectangular tube Hallicrafters machogany tabletop with AM radio
Singer 5" portable,
1967 GE portacolor,
1960's Zenith 19" B&W- 2 sets, VHF only
1970ish Zenith 21" B&W set with UHF
1950's GE closed circuit monitor- pending sale..
1962 RCA KCS 136 Console with UHF- nice working -original
1955 Setchel Carlson top tuner set
1968 Wollensak (Rebadged Setchell Carlson) 23" B&W school TV
1969 Setchell Carlson 23" B&W School TV
1976ish Heathkit 21" color set- (probably for sale) with onscreen channel display
2001 ish Sony 24" Wega CRT set- Free if anyone wants it
2004 ish Sony 32" Wega HD CRT set

I crossed the 40 mark after the swap :eek:

I think I'm at about 25 by now. I'm into the aircraft carriers, so I've got 5 of those. Haven't yet got to the point where I've begun 3 dimensional collecting (stacking sets).....

I think I'm up to...17
1969ish19" color Zenith metal cabinet tabletop, has HV issues
1967ish 23V Zenith metal cabinet color with SC 600 remote, works but weak CRT
1950 RCA Model 6T64 16" round tube console- crt good, unrestored
1952? 12" rectangular tube Hallicrafters machogany tabletop with AM radio
Singer 5" portable,
1967 GE portacolor,
1960's Zenith 19" B&W- 2 sets, VHF only
1970ish Zenith 21" B&W set with UHF
1950's GE closed circuit monitor- pending sale..
1962 RCA KCS 136 Console with UHF- nice working -original
1955 Setchel Carlson top tuner set
1968 Wollensak (Rebadged Setchell Carlson) 23" B&W school TV
1969 Setchell Carlson 23" B&W School TV
1976ish Heathkit 21" color set- (probably for sale) with onscreen channel display
2001 ish Sony 24" Wega CRT set- Free if anyone wants it
2004 ish Sony 32" Wega HD CRT set

The Hallicrafters set you have is probably a 14" set.
Does the smaller Sony Wega work well? If so, I'm interested. :thmbsp:

At last count, 13 tv's. The only ones of interest are

1950 rca console
1952 crosley table top
1953 admiral table top
1956 packard bell console
1957 zenith console
1963 zenith portable
1982 rca console
1988 quasar in a custom case

the rest are assorted 70s and 80s bpc's, as well as the flatscreen my brother bought me.

I have about 12.This time last year I had 60 to 70 sets.I may keep just
one set,then again maybe not.

The amountof sets I have now is twenty eight use to have 150 sold and traded most of them...

TVs & radios are pretty much the same as guns to me... Someone will ask how many I have, & I'll just grin & say, "More than I need, but NOT as many as I WANT.." I don't guess any of YOU Wahoos have any idea what I'm talkin' about , do you ?!? (Grin)

TVs & radios are pretty much the same as guns to me... Someone will ask how many I have, & I'll just grin & say, "More than I need, but NOT as many as I WANT.." I don't guess any of YOU Wahoos have any idea what I'm talkin' about , do you ?!? (Grin)

And not a photie graph of any of em. I need to buy you a camera ;)

TVs & radios are pretty much the same as guns to me... Someone will ask how many I have, & I'll just grin & say, "More than I need, but NOT as many as I WANT.." I don't guess any of YOU Wahoos have any idea what I'm talkin' about , do you ?!? (Grin)

You don't mind if I use your answer! It's a very true statement. :thmbsp:

I wish icould post photos of my collection Angel was supposed to help me with posting sometimes I think computers bite..

You don't mind if I use your answer! It's a very true statement. :thmbsp:

Heavens, NO ! Feel free to use it as much as you want ! (grin)

Heavens, NO ! Feel free to use it as much as you want ! (grin)

Thanks! I always enjoy your input, as well as other forum members. :banana:

Hehehe... Being a inveterate Smartass CAN have its benefits...

Hehehe... Being a inveterate Smartass CAN have its benefits...

Too bad you did not attend MSOE there is a mandatory unofficial minor in being a smartass.....They might even pay you to teach it.