26" Philips G8 - should I buy it?

[Paul Godley]

Hello

I have a chance to buy a 26" Philips G8, model G26C526. what should I be offering? comes with stand and working I think..

Thanks

Paul G

[1100 man]

Hi Paul,
There seems to be a general perception amongst people who sell things on Ebay that if it's an old TV, it must be worth a fortune because it's 'rare'!
There is currently a 26" G8 on there for £180 ( is this the one you are interested in?).
In my view (as an enthusiast), the only reason to obtain a particular make of TV is because you want one and not with the prospect of any financial gain.
I therefore don't see TV's as a valuable commodity to be bought and sold. True enthusiasts usually exchange sets for very little in my experience.
I would like a G8 myself, for nostalgic reasons. 22" ones are heavy enough, but 26" ones are too much for me: my back won't stand it!
I would baulk at paying more than about £25 for any TV, however 'rare' it might be (but then I am something of a tight ae) £50 would be my absolute limit for anything- the most I have ever paid for a TV is £5!!
Just my view on the matter, I am sure others will have a different opinion!
Cheers Nick

[paulsherwin]

Strictly no discussion of eBay auctions please.

[1100 man]

My apologies. I only mentioned Ebay to illustrate my own personal view on the matter: I'll be more careful in future!!
Wrists duly slapped
Cheers Nick

[Nuvistor]

There is no advised prices for old TV's, it's is what its worth to you. Nick wouldn't pay more than £50 for any Vintage TV, that would also be on the high side for me. Others will happily pay much more.
If you have access to the TV you need to to take the back off and make sure it is complete and no obvious damaged PCB's. If this is not possible then that would reflect in a reduced price in my mind, but many would be OK with it.

Not much help but only you know what you can afford and the max you are prepared to pay. Time to do some bargaining perhaps and get the price you are comfortable with, otherwise walk away.

Frank

[Radio Wrangler]

Originally Posted by Nuvistor

There is no advised prices for old TV's, it's is what its worth to you.
Frank

Indeed!

So you have to consider your motive for wanting it, and how desperately you want it. You haven't given any clues.

Is this a model you have a nostalgic connection with... your family had one, or you spent x years of your life fixing tellies and this is the model you always wished you could afford for yourself? You had one and now regret letting it go?

Is it the missing model from your collection of every Philips TV ever made?

Those reasons might get someone to stump up some cash, but otherwise large TVs are seen as millstones. I have a Panasonic 32 inch 'Quintrix Acuity' on this forum in the wanted/sale area for FREE. No one has shown any interest. It's had very low usage, and has never been opened. Does it really have to go to the tip?

Good luck with the hunt.

David

[Heatercathodeshort]

I think you you really wanted this item you would not ask if you should buy it, at any price.

[Paul Godley]

Thanks for the replies chaps.

Its really for nostalgic purposes, I remember fixing these many moons ago.
Not for financial gain either, more like financial loss!
It is the one seen as mentioned, but depends on what eventual price is agreed. Also an anomaly needs to be checked out.

Watch this space I guess...

Thanks Paul G

[high_vacuum_house]

I presume all of the critical parts are OK (I.E CRT Lopt, coils ECT) and the cabinet/knobs are present and ok otherwise it would make restoration difficult, that would be my concern when it comes to buying a television.

Christopher Capener

[Paul Godley]

Yes all parts are present. All knobs and PCBs are there. Its has had a regun tube fitted at some stage, emission unknown. Also with stand.
It has not been powered up for some 20+ years.
First thing to do is to replace those Tuning caps before anything else!

Paul

[Paul Godley]

update on the G8. In the end I did not buy it!
The cabinet was in poor condition and it had a regun tube fitted many years ago. no Mullard there! it had been stood in a garage for over 20 years and the seller got a better offer of £130..

[1100 man]

Good grief, £130 for a G8, what is the world coming to!! Even for a totally restored one in mint condition, I would consider that way too much, but for a non worker with poor cabinet? well really Not to mention the inevitable hernia you would get trying to lift a 26" one
A wise decision to walk away methinks!
Cheers Nick

[Paul Godley]

Yes, common sense prevailed!