What are we high on today?

[Mal Fuller]

If there's a serial number tag on the 21CYP22 that matches the CTC-5's serial number tag, then I'd say it's a late CTC-5 chassis that came equipped with the all-glass tube.
I never heard of one that did, but that certainly doesn't mean that it never happened. Very interesting.

[bgadow]

Read this page:
http://novia.net/~ereitan/Gallery/CTC7_Gallery.html
Looks like there was quite a bit of 5/7 overlap. I wonder if Ed has any documentation on the 21CYP in a 5?

[Steve D.]

Not sure what's up with that CTC-5 w/the glass tube. Maybe a prototype for the conversion kit? I believe RCA carried CTC-5 models into the next model year simply because they had so many CTC-5 models left unsold. My late 1957 RCA sales brochure shows both CTC-5 & Mark Series CTC-7 models. I doubt they had CTC-5 & 7 production lines running at the same time. As for the high prices of those
Craig's List sets, I figure the seller will be willing to accept a lower price and the buyer will think he's getting a bargin. Good sales ploy.

-Steve D.

[Steve McVoy]

His asking price for the 5 isn't too far off. They have been selling for around $1,000 recently.

[cbenham]

Originally Posted by mstaton

I know crt's have a glass front unless they are made from a clear metal nobody knows about.

"Computer? Make me some transparent aluminum."

~Scotty

[vintagecollect]

These tvs are only getting rarer, especially the crts in good shape. We should not be belittling someone trying to sell their sets. This hobby has no popularity at all. whenever I tell someone I collect old tvs, they say, oh yeah, nice.

this person knows the future value of these sets. The set in my avatar I got 10 to 12 years ago. The CTC4 then was just an outdated dog then since the only popular color sets then were the 15".

An ocassional set may pop out of the woodwork, don't expect 50's color to show up everyday or even every week. Most of the original owners are at the age where they pass away or already went to nursing homes. Sets are nearly antique age.

[andy]

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[Steve D.]

Originally Posted by andy

If it was close to me, I would at least be making an offer on it. I've never even seen a 50's color TV in person!

Andy,

If possible, join us in Columbus, Oh. at the ETF Convention in late April or early May next year. You'll see all the 50's era color sets you can handle and then some. Failing that, is there anyone in the Austin, Tx, area with a 50's color set that can invite Andy over for a visit?

-Steve D.

[andy]

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[Steve D.]

Originally Posted by andy

Steve,

I do plan to get to the convention one of these years. I've moved 4 times in the last 6 years (2 of them long distance), not to mention buying a house, and moving two large POD loads of stuff last fall. It's all left me with too much to do and not enough free cash for extra traveling. My small travel budget has been used for moving, and family obligations. Hopefully things will be settled enough for me to be able to make ETF this year, or next year.

Andy,

I'm sure I speak for ETF Museum director Steve McVoy and all the convention attendees, that you will be most welcome whenever you attend.

Regards,

-Steve D.

[miniman82]

Originally Posted by Steve McVoy

His asking price for the 5 isn't too far off. They have been selling for around $1,000 recently.

Really? What's a 4 with good tube go for then?

[Username1]

Actually this is another thread like the one titled "What everyone here will need one day" and you click on it with completely different expectations....... At first I was really wondering......... if you guys got high on other stuff than melting solder, or sizzling flyback transformers.......... fizzing selenium rectifiers............ or overcooked yolks....... but then I guess that's just me............

[50scraze]

Originally Posted by vintagecollect

These tvs are only getting rarer, especially the crts in good shape. We should not be belittling someone trying to sell their sets. This hobby has no popularity at all.

I 100% agree. I hate seeing overpriced sets as much as anyone else but there is a positive. As long as people think old sets are worth a good amount of money it will save a lot of sets from going to the dump or getting fish tanked ect..

[Username1]

Another Squirrel !?!?!?!?!

[zenith2134]

From what I can tell, its rx pharmaceuticals...no joke...seems like everyone takes 2 or 3 different ones at any given time!