1954 Zenith on CL should I get it?

[TUD1]

I was just looking through CL for Zenith's and Philco's and the like, and I stumbled upon this! Should I get it? I really like the cabinet. I'd like to get it just so some idiot doesn't turn it into a fish tank or worse - put a modern "Flat Screen" thing in there.

[Olorin67]

I hope someone here can rescue it!
Cool set.

[Sandy G]

Is Noo Yawk big ? Is the Pope Catholic ? Does a Big Bear... OF COURSE, you should get it..

[Kamakiri]

I have almost that identical set, in a red mahogany finish, waiting to be restored over the winter

[TUD1]

OK then! I'll try my best to get it! I really do want to get this TV. The money is really tight right now, but I'll try my best to convice my parents to loan me the money. I can just imagine the looks on the guys' faces when I haul this in at the antique radio club!

[zeno]

Well the former pope was Catholic at least...........

Originally Posted by Sandy G

Is Noo Yawk big ? Is the Pope Catholic ? Does a Big Bear... OF COURSE, you should get it..

[Electronic M]

I'd try to get them down to $50-60 on it so if post restoration you ever need to sell it, you have hope of breaking even.

Originally Posted by zeno

Well the former pope was Catholic at least...........

The present one seems to be more green and red (and not in a Christmas like way) than Catholic.

[zeno]

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The present one seems to be more green and red (and not in a Christmas like way) than Catholic.[/QUOTE]

Good eye.

dominus vobiscum

Zeno

[TUD1]

Does anyone know how much this TV would be completely restored?

[Username1]

just go get it.... It's not like they come along EVERY day....
And it will keep you out of trouble for years.....

.

[dieseljeep]

Originally Posted by Electronic M

I'd try to get them down to $50-60 on it so if post restoration you ever need to sell it, you have hope of breaking even.



The present one seems to be more green and red (and not in a Christmas like way) than Catholic.

You kinda lost me there!
This guy seems to be a little more progressive! That's what we needed.
At least he likes Jeeps and Harleys.

[dieseljeep]

Originally Posted by Username1

just go get it.... It's not like they come along EVERY day....
And it will keep you out of trouble for years.....

.

The set looks like the TOTL, that year. Some had push-pull output and multiple speakers.

[zeno]

Very few sets have real value. Most that go to non collectors
are for the decorative value & coolness. It is worth what
someone will pay. A collector wants a restorable set that
fits his taste & needs repairs. Restored it is probably worth
less to most of us. This sets "value" is in its brand, quality,
era, and repairability. It is NOT a rare set, tons of them are
still out there. Many rare sets are worth next to nothing.
Compare it to stamps.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inverted_Jenny
Rare but there are more rare stamps that sell for much less.
They lack the mystique etc.
So if you got room & like it get it BUT beat him down. You have
no idea if the CRT is good so it is a gamble.

73 Zeno

Originally Posted by TUD1

Does anyone know how much this TV would be completely restored?

[TUD1]

Right now, it looks like this is going to be a go! Hopefully, I'll be able to pick it up tomorrow.

[Jon A.]

Relatively common or not, what matters is that you like it. I've paid "too much" for things I like before, but still, no regrets.