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I would agree with the comments of Steve, Pete and Charles. There are relatively few early color collectors, so the market for them will always be very soft. They are quite involved to restore, and there is always the issue of the hard to find 15GP22 CRT. But that is part of the mystique of the early color sets. But collect 'em cause you love 'em, not as an investment!
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09-18-2006, 05:53 AM
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My case was a spot of financial burden, otherwise I would never consider it. But, fortunately I won't have to
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09-18-2006, 01:00 PM
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For any collector, owning a CT100 is sweet. But you, Tim, owning TWO of them (whether working or not), is certainly worth smiling about! The angels of cosmic signals were definitely looking down on you!
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09-18-2006, 02:49 PM
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I have read somewherer here that the rebuilding process for those 15GP22's is difficult mainly because of the cooling differences between the metal cone and the glass parts. I was surprised that nobody here was able to obtain the manufactoring secrets that would likely solve this problem. Seems like the info would be on record somewhere. So, I wondered if perhaps a molded insulating cover may have been used to keep the metal cone temp constantly controlled to coordinate with the glass temps?
I am getting ready to send a 21FJP22 to Hawkeye since I have not found one to buy and I read thier ad mentioning the metal picture tubes. I would think all would have thought of my idea but sometimes even the experts miss the obvious!
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09-18-2006, 03:08 PM
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09-18-2006, 06:29 PM
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Well O.K.
Good Stories All ! When I worked at the local Rescue Mission Alliance - sort of like the Salvation Army, Goodwill - here in Syracuse as a part time TV / Radio/ Phonograph/ all things electronic repairperson in the early 1970's I could have bought a 15 inch- 15gp22 that is - blond cabinet General Electric console with a good CRT for $2.50. Yes- Two Dollars Ands Fifty Cents. " Beyond Repair " sets could be purchased for that. But because I was honest and repaired it the company got $100.00 more than they had before. (I couldn't afford it!) Another one never crossed my doorway again. Or another set with a 15g or 21ax in it either for that matter. No , I don't regret my decision. I hope it's making as good a picture today for somebody as it was last time I saw it. . I did buy a Ge console with a well used original sulfide 21axp22. It had 4 5u4's in the rectifier circuit. And a great picture if I nursed it along. It wasn't for the casual viewer. Price was $2.50 of course. I wish I had that one back as it was my first color set. I swapped it for a Delmonico Nivico console- which was a piece of junk- live and learn.
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