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Post by Night Ranger on Aug 25, 2014 19:40:35 GMT -5
There is one thing I dislike about collecting mint or NIB (New In Box) vintage CB radios from the 1970s or early 1980s. It's when my prized CB find arrives in a box that says; "Grandma's radio" or "Grandpa's radio". I want to sit in front of that "like new" 1970s CB and be a kid again, and that bubble gets burst the second I'm reminded how old I am by "Grandma's radio" or "Grandpa's radio" written on the box. It's also a little disconcerting to be reminded that the original owner probably died of old age.
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Post by Sandbagger on Aug 25, 2014 20:04:19 GMT -5
There is one thing I dislike about collecting mint or NIB (New In Box) vintage CB radios from the 1970s or early 1980s. It's when my prized CB find arrives in a box that says; "Grandma's radio" or "Grandpa's radio". I want to sit in front of that "like new" 1970s CB and be a kid again, and that bubble gets burst the second I'm reminded how old I am by "Grandma's radio" or "Grandpa's radio" written on the box. It's also a little disconcerting to be reminded that the original owner probably died of old age. >: | Night Ranger Well, when we were the "kids" of the 1970's, the "adults" back then (and I use the term loosely in some cases), would be in their 70's and older now, and many have gone on to that coffee break in the sky. So yea, it's quite possible that you may end up with a haunted radio....... |
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Post by BBB on Aug 26, 2014 9:40:34 GMT -5
It has been my experience that used radios that look "like new" usually have electronic issues and the radios that are slightly worn usually work. Almost like the new radio failed, never got repaired or sat on the self too long whereas the worn radio worked for some time. As long as they don't inscribe "Grandpa" on the casing, I'm fine with running a silent key's rig. If I think about it, I would want my rigs to live on than to end up in the can. Now the smell of a like new radio verses a well used radio is usually "off the scale" different... Oh look, UPS delivered my radio, open the box and  |
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Post by Sandbagger on Aug 26, 2014 11:51:52 GMT -5
It has been my experience that used radios that look "like new" usually have electronic issues and the radios that are slightly worn usually work. Almost like the new radio failed, never got repaired or sat on the self too long whereas the worn radio worked for some time. As long as they don't inscribe "Grandpa" on the casing, I'm fine with running a silent key's rig. If I think about it, I would want my rigs to live on than to end up in the can. Now the smell of a like new radio verses a well used radio is usually "off the scale" different... Oh look, UPS delivered my radio, open the box and I would rather buy up a mint cosmetic condition radio with electrical issues than a "worn" version that seems to work ok. No matter how well a radio may work, when you're talking about a 40+ year old radio, there are going to be parts drift and failures to deal with. So you will likely have to put some level of work into any vintage radio you may end up with. But I'd rather deal with electrical issues than cosmetic. I'm a far better electrical engineer than I am a furniture refinisher.... |
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Post by Night Ranger on Aug 26, 2014 14:02:40 GMT -5
It has been my experience that used radios that look "like new" usually have electronic issues and the radios that are slightly worn usually work. Almost like the new radio failed, never got repaired or sat on the self too long whereas the worn radio worked for some time. As long as they don't inscribe "Grandpa" on the casing, I'm fine with running a silent key's rig. If I think about it, I would want my rigs to live on than to end up in the can. Now the smell of a like new radio verses a well used radio is usually "off the scale" different... Oh look, UPS delivered my radio, open the box and I would rather buy up a mint cosmetic condition radio with electrical issues than a "worn" version that seems to work ok. No matter how well a radio may work, when you're talking about a 40+ year old radio, there are going to be parts drift and failures to deal with. So you will likely have to put some level of work into any vintage radio you may end up with. But I'd rather deal with electrical issues than cosmetic. I'm a far better electrical engineer than I am a furniture refinisher.... Same here on the mint versus worn. I know how to fix most electrical problems. My mint Royce 1-620 only needed a crystal tweak and a channel wafer switch cleaning. I also just picked up a "New Old Stock" 40 channel Royce 1-619 base. I snatched them right out from under your nose Sandbagger! They both came from Pennsylvania. The mint Royce 1-620 came from "Brackenridge, Pennsylvania", and the "New In Box" Royce 1-619 came from "Mont Clare, Pennsylvania". I'll post pictures later. : ) Night Ranger |
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Post by Sandbagger on Aug 26, 2014 17:56:43 GMT -5
I would rather buy up a mint cosmetic condition radio with electrical issues than a "worn" version that seems to work ok. No matter how well a radio may work, when you're talking about a 40+ year old radio, there are going to be parts drift and failures to deal with. So you will likely have to put some level of work into any vintage radio you may end up with. But I'd rather deal with electrical issues than cosmetic. I'm a far better electrical engineer than I am a furniture refinisher.... Same here on the mint versus worn. I know how to fix most electrical problems. My mint Royce 1-620 only needed a crystal tweak and a channel wafer switch cleaning. I also just picked up a "New Old Stock" 40 channel Royce 1-619 base. I snatched them right out from under your nose Sandbagger! They both came from Pennsylvania. The mint Royce 1-620 came from "Brackenridge, Pennsylvania", and the "New In Box" Royce 1-619 came from "Mont Clare, Pennsylvania". I'll post pictures later. : ) Night Ranger Mont Clare Pa, is only about 15 - 20 miles from me. I knew CB'ers in that area back in the 80's. |
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Post by MonkeyMan on Aug 27, 2014 17:09:00 GMT -5
There is one thing I dislike about collecting mint or NIB (New In Box) vintage CB radios from the 1970s or early 1980s. It's when my prized CB find arrives in a box that says; "Grandma's radio" or "Grandpa's radio". I want to sit in front of that "like new" 1970s CB and be a kid again, and that bubble gets burst the second I'm reminded how old I am by "Grandma's radio" or "Grandpa's radio" written on the box. It's also a little disconcerting to be reminded that the original owner probably died of old age. >: | Night Ranger Well, when we were the "kids" of the 1970's, the "adults" back then (and I use the term loosely in some cases), would be in their 70's and older now, and many have gone on to that coffee break in the sky. So yea, it's quite possible that you may end up with a haunted radio....... FYI guys, I took an online course and am 100% certified to exercise spirits from CB radios, stereos, televisions and most major household appliances. Sorry, at this time I'm still working on my toaster oven and garbage disposal certs.  |
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Post by Night Ranger on Aug 28, 2014 6:24:57 GMT -5
There is one thing I dislike about collecting mint or NIB (New In Box) vintage CB radios from the 1970s or early 1980s. It's when my prized CB find arrives in a box that says; "Grandma's radio" or "Grandpa's radio". I want to sit in front of that "like new" 1970s CB and be a kid again, and that bubble gets burst the second I'm reminded how old I am by "Grandma's radio" or "Grandpa's radio" written on the box. It's also a little disconcerting to be reminded that the original owner probably died of old age. >: | Night Ranger Well, when we were the "kids" of the 1970's, the "adults" back then (and I use the term loosely in some cases), would be in their 70's and older now, and many have gone on to that coffee break in the sky. So yea, it's quite possible that you may end up with a haunted radio....... The "kid" in me just does not want to be reminded how old I am. In 2002 I bought a new "fat" Sony PlayStation 2 to play CD's and games on. Now if you search YouTube there are "twenty-somethings" reminiscing about their childhood memories of playing some game on the PS2 when they were twelve. Dang! I remember seeing a crowd of people standing around a big screen TV being amazed by the Sony PlayStation 2 graphics at Fry's Electronics in Phoenix, Arizona back in 2000. Now they are up to the Sony PS4, and the Sony PS2 is "old school". Night Ranger |
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Post by Afterburner(OT-749) on Aug 28, 2014 6:34:03 GMT -5
Well, when we were the "kids" of the 1970's, the "adults" back then (and I use the term loosely in some cases), would be in their 70's and older now, and many have gone on to that coffee break in the sky. So yea, it's quite possible that you may end up with a haunted radio....... The "kid" in me just does not want to be reminded how old I am. In 2002 I bought a new "fat" Sony PlayStation 2 to play CD's and games on. Now if you search YouTube there are "twenty-somethings" reminiscing about their childhood memories of playing some game on the PS2 when they were twelve. Dang! I remember seeing a crowd of people standing around a big screen TV being amazed by the Sony PlayStation 2 graphics at Fry's Electronics in Phoenix, Arizona back in 2000. Now they are up to the Sony PS4, and the Sony PS2 is "old school". Night Ranger Well Night Ranger, you know what they say, "Life is a B****" it does suck getting older. I remember when my parents got there first television that needless to say was B+W and we received I believe it was three stations. Saturday mornings were filled with watching Capt. Kangaroo, Gene London, Pete's Gang, Lambchop ... Just think though of what you can share with the grandchildren, or in my case the Great Grandchildren! |
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Post by ducksoupe on Sept 12, 2014 7:33:35 GMT -5
Actually my problems are with a few sellers on Ebay sending junk, thinking it was out of their hair and someone's problem.
I found the safe way was to ask questions about the radio,mainly does it work as it should. When it comes and does not work you have the feed back from the seller to use with Ebay and Pay-Pal. That is my problem with these older radio's. Getting them with no glitches so you can trade for something else or a newer radio.
I have 5 vintage radio's in mint condition and done with the anxiety of waiting for them to come.
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Post by BBB on Sept 13, 2014 18:33:02 GMT -5
Buying anything on eBay is just like buying a lottery ticket in my opinion. Site-un-seen purchases = sometimes you win, sometimes you loose. It's up to the individual as to what their comfort level is of a possible monetary loss. There is definitely a good selection of stuff to choose (gamble) from on eBay so I keep looking (gambling)  www.1800gambler.net/www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/ |
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Post by Sandbagger on Sept 14, 2014 16:12:43 GMT -5
Buying anything on eBay is just like buying a lottery ticket in my opinion. Site-un-seen purchases = sometimes you win, sometimes you loose. It's up to the individual as to what their comfort level is of a possible monetary loss. There is definitely a good selection of stuff to choose (gamble) from on eBay so I keep looking (gambling) www.1800gambler.net/www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/I don't have a problem with E-Bay stuff if it's cheap enough. But I'd be really hesitant to pay "collectors rate" for any vintage radio, on someone's say-so as to condition. |
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Post by ab5ni on Oct 18, 2014 11:27:21 GMT -5
There is one thing I dislike about collecting mint or NIB (New In Box) vintage CB radios from the 1970s or early 1980s. It's when my prized CB find arrives in a box that says; "Grandma's radio" or "Grandpa's radio". I want to sit in front of that "like new" 1970s CB and be a kid again, and that bubble gets burst the second I'm reminded how old I am by "Grandma's radio" or "Grandpa's radio" written on the box. It's also a little disconcerting to be reminded that the original owner probably died of old age. >: | Night Ranger You can't think about it like that, NR. "We are growing older with our friends and family, so who gives a F***." -- Randy AB5NI. That is how you should be thinking about this, IMHO. 73, Randy AB5NI |
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