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Those big figural baseball radios...what's their story?
<a href="http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/?action=view&current=904a2ddf.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/904a2ddf.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
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They look really neat and make beautiful display pieces. But the sound quality was not great.... equal parts static and voice, from what I've been told....
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I've never seen before, but I like them. Any i9deas on what one would/should pay for one of these? I'm sure, as with everything, it is highly condition sensitive, but I'd love to know what these have gone for.
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Highly condition sensitive is correct. And the prices realized reflect that fact (typically varying a lot). Heres a guide you can go by...
Beat to Hell - Missing parts, chipped bakelite base, dirty/discolored - Under $200 VG - Presentable, but missing a knob/replaced knobs or missing either the speaker grills or "Trophy" metal logo - $250 - $400 EX - General wear and/or typical discoloration. But has all-original knobs, Trophy logo, and speaker grills - $500 - $750 EX/MT - Just shows minor "shelf wear" - $750 - $950 NRMT - Very rare in this condition, with functional radio - $1,000 - $1,200 Hope this guideline helps, Mark |
Helps a lot, thanks Mark.
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there is one on ebay right now for 1500. It has been on for a couple of months. Im looking to buy a nice one in the 700 range if I can
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Tony:
The one on ebay could go unsold for quite a while longer (unless the seller reduces his/her price). For $700, you should be able to find a nice one that's all-original. Just be patient, and one will come along. That's about what I paid for mine, and it took me about 6 months (after I decided to search). There were quite a few in lesser condition, that I passed on. For some reason, most of the survivors are beaten-up pretty badly. One key that I look for is that all 3 speaker grills are present, as well as the cool metal Trophy "lightening" logo... very art-deco! When they are missing this component, they don't look nearly as good (IMHO). Best of luck, and be sure to post when you nail one down! |
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