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Old 15th Jan 2008, 11:58 am   #1
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Default Radiograms. Will they ever be wanted?

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Originally Posted by ppppenguin
I'm sorry to say that you are now discovering the dismal truth about radiograms. Apart from a few pre-war models they are largely unloved and unwanted. In may cases you can barely give them away. I suspect this is mainly because of bulk and size. Most 1950s and 1960s radios sell for just a few pounds, radiograms of the same era will typically sell for less. If you can sell them at all.

Hang on for another 20 years and things may change. Or not.

As a carer of 5 grams I have to agree with Jeffrey. The post war Telefunken I love (and my better half hates) is described in brochure as "the crowning jewel" in the range.. and I was given it when a sale never happened.

(That said, it is good to see someone holding to a different view of the value. And, if the general appreciation does rise, it will have to start with a few people expecting a bit more from the punters.)
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