I think we're all nuts! I sent an e-mail asking if he'd part it out. That rot looks more like termites to me... I've seen my share of termites.. I think he blew it showing 2 boosters..May be tube was so weak they put 2 on it to see the picture. I've seen that done. Of course, for some reason, it shortens the life of picture tube filament. Kinda' takes it up a few volts.....