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freakaftr8 · #16 12-08-2008, 02:25 AM

Yes, I am seeing it here as well, but all I am seeing around are 90's black box sets. Some Toshiba blackstripes from the mis 80's and the such but thats about it.. Half tempted to nab that early 80's 19" Trinitron with the green LED readout although.. Hmmm

Trance88 · #17 12-08-2008, 10:24 PM

Well, the goodwills around me aren't swamped with TV's. There are only about 3 TV's per store here, 13" B&W's with missing knobs and BPC 90's TV's. I saw a mid 80's 13" UHF/VHF knobby a couple of weeks ago The volume knob was really oxidized.

AnalogDigit · #18 12-08-2008, 10:41 PM

I picked up recently a cute little 8" Magnavox TV with remote and antenna for my girlfriend for $8. Looks very nice.

julianburke · #19 12-09-2008, 05:54 PM

I visited a local thrift store today only to find a 27" CRT priced at $175! They also had a 30 inch something Panasonic for $400. Good luck.

Captain Scary · #20 12-09-2008, 08:38 PM

It's starting here.
Was at S.A. looking for audio treasures
when I saw them unloading a beastly Mitsubishi
TV off the truck.
Asked the guy if it worked ok
and he said it was great at the warehouse.

Went and found the manager to ask if she would price it
and she says sure.
Got it for $79.95.
Nice Mitsu 40"CRT with audio stand.
I see a remote control for
one went for $85 on the bay so why not.

TV must go at least 250lbs.
and audio stand kinda hefty too.

My good buddy SixCats helped me
get it on the truck then into the house.

Oh yeah,when I went to pick it up after
getting the truck there was a nice
Sony setting beside it with a SOLD tag also.
Looked like another 40"er.

Gonna be some great buys in some TOTL older sets.

Captain Scary · #21 12-09-2008, 08:40 PM

Cat loves it..........

Captain Scary · #22 12-09-2008, 08:43 PM

No subwoofer needed running it to a H/K
A/V unit coupled to those Fisher XP-18s

radiotvnut · #23 12-09-2008, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Scary

It's starting here.
Was at S.A. looking for audio treasures
when I saw them unloading a beastly Mitsubishi
TV off the truck.
Asked the guy if it worked ok
and he said it was great at the warehouse.

Went and found the manager to ask if she would price it
and she says sure.
Got it for $79.95.
Nice Mitsu 40"CRT with audio stand.
I see a remote control for
one went for $85 on the bay so why not.

TV must go at least 250lbs.
and audio stand kinda hefty too.

My good buddy SixCats helped me
get it on the truck then into the house.

Oh yeah,when I went to pick it up after
getting the truck there was a nice
Sony setting beside it with a SOLD tag also.
Looked like another 40"er.

Gonna be some great buys in some TOTL older sets.

I'd say you got a very good deal on that set. I don't think you would have gotten it that cheap at any of the thrifts around here. There's an early '90's Zenith 46" RPTV that they want something like $187 for!

And, yes, there will be some great buys coming our way soon! There should also be some good "curbside shopping" as well!

bgadow · #24 12-10-2008, 07:36 AM

I stopped in GW yesterday-more sets than I'd seen in awhile, mostly BPC. Every one had 'analog' written on it in magic marker. The only one that I gave a second look to was a 2-knob RCA 13" color from '84, only $6 but I passed. Meanwhile, someone on Freecycle gave me a 19" Montgomery Wards, probably that same age. I don't know why I took it-felt sorry for it, I guess!

Trance88 · #25 12-12-2008, 06:47 PM

I just stopped in my local goodwill today and found a cool little Sony Trinitron from March of 1984 with 13 push button tuning in good working order (No UHF on these??). It appears to be a 15" or so for 20 bucks. Would it be worth it to get it? Interesting how these TV's are flat vertically but curved horizontally.

*zenithfan1* · #26 12-12-2008, 07:14 PM

There is UHF, you have to pick what "numbers" you want to tune them in on and find your stations with the tuning buttons behind the little door on the front. I have one from '81 it's a KV1217. Picked it up at GoodWill about 5 years ago for 10 bucks, still works like new. Maybe I'll bring it up out of the basement tonight. I might post a pic if I can hijack the neighbors Wi-Fi

Trance88 · #27 12-12-2008, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zenithfan1

There is UHF, you have to pick what "numbers" you want to tune them in on and find your stations with the tuning buttons behind the little door on the front. I have one from '81 it's a KV1217. Picked it up at GoodWill about 5 years ago for 10 bucks, still works like new. Maybe I'll bring it up out of the basement tonight. I might post a pic if I can hijack the neighbors Wi-Fi

Just before putting it back on the GW shelf I noticed that little door. It's on the side of this unit. I really want this little TV but I'm just wondering if it's worth 20 bucks. I really wish goodwill was more garage sale-like so you can swindle a little.

*zenithfan1* · #28 12-12-2008, 08:10 PM

If it is mint I would grab it, those are great sets. I used to use mine in the bedroom all the time. 20 bucks isn't bad for a tv that will more than likely last for another 24 years.

zenith2134 · #29 12-12-2008, 08:17 PM

I'd take it for $20 also, they perform well most of the time.

Hit a thrift this morning and passed up a beautful set. Was a late model BPC by RCA.

Think it was a CTC-203 or so....pass. At $30 bucks I'll buy a nice lunch instead lol.

***Eric H*** · #30 12-12-2008, 08:29 PM

The SA in Fontana CA has what I think is a 40" Mitsubishi, they want $150 for it though.

They have a Pioneer LD/CD player for $15 too but I think it may have problems.