radiotvnut
03-19-2010, 12:53 AM
The decimal point is in the wrong place; but, still a nice one that's worth keeping an eye on.
http://cgi.ebay.com/1969-Zenith-Color-TV-stereo-record-player_W0QQitemZ110508594206QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVin tage_Electronics_R2?hash=item19bad3541e
ctc17
03-19-2010, 09:23 AM
He says it cost $875 new. The inflation Calculator says What cost $875 in 1969 would cost $5063.00 in 2009.
I cant imagine paying $5k for a tv but I did grow up in the days of press board and China.
Nice combo
DaveWM
03-19-2010, 09:46 AM
stuff used to cost money REAL money (back when borrowing rates were in the 10% plus for mortgages). I remember paying 800$ in 1979 for a VHS VCR... Back then you did not have cable broadcasting a jillion channel with on demand programming so if you wanted to watch an episode of the twilight zone you had to stay up till 1:00 AM or get a VCR.
I like the idea of well made, quality stuff that is repairable vs made in china junk that will fill our landfills with toxic waste...
That looks like a nice set, yea 250$ is a lot (I got one like that for 25 recently) but if its in nice shape I would get it if I had the space.
when you consider the value of the dollar, 250 is a bargin. Thats a few fillups at the gas station, and maybe a few cheap lunches. But since demand is low it will prob not sell unless he goes a LOT lower.
Carmine
03-19-2010, 10:59 AM
Needs doors to hide the vulgar CRT and knobs.
Somehow, although I like old consoles just fine without doors, it just looks crummy when combos don't have doors.
DaveWM
03-19-2010, 11:04 AM
yea doors are nice. I like my Maggies for that, the early ones were understated, had nice doors, and used the stereo amp and speakers for the TV.
drh4683
03-19-2010, 07:16 PM
It looks like it has a replacement CRT. That ups the probability for high hours and hack repairs. Original tube would have green halo.
I do like this one though, doors or not. Danish modern cabinets have always been top choice for me.
drh4683
03-19-2010, 07:18 PM
It looks like it has a replacement CRT. Evidence of potential high hours and hack repairs. Original tube would have green halo.
I do like this one though, doors or not. Danish modern cabinets have always been top choice for me. If it were $250 at a local estate sale, I'd probably buy it assuming I had a good spot for it.