GEC 60s TV in Norwich - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

ekcopyephilips · 24th Jan 2015, 7:50 pm

Hi all

For anyone who's interested I have spotted a GEC mono s/s TV model number BT336 for sale in a shop in Norwich.

The set is in pristine condition with the speaker on the left and the controls on the right. No price tag on it, but mains lead still fitted but plug cut off.

The shop is 'Loose's' in Magdelain Street, which is a huge emporium of everything that SWMBO or HWMBO probably wouldn't want to give houseroom too.

I have got a pic, but its on my iPhone so I'll try and upload it later.

Cheers

Mike

ekcopyephilips · 25th Jan 2015, 12:57 pm

Hi All here are the pics of the set

Colourstar · 25th Jan 2015, 3:40 pm

Wow, I have the brochure for that model but have never seen one.

Are the shop's prices generally reasonable from what you could tell Mike or are they strictly in the 'rare collectors item' bracket?

Steve

EDIT: Ah, I see they have a website....

dazzlevision · 25th Jan 2015, 3:45 pm

Hello,

Yes, it is most certainly a rare set and is one model in that last "pure GEC" range of in-house designed and built TVs, after GEC merged with Radio & Allied Industries (the Sobell, McMichael company).

Regards,

Dazzlevision

ekcopyephilips · 25th Jan 2015, 7:39 pm

Hi Steve

Its the sort of place where individual sellers have areas within the shop and you pay at the front for everything. The place is a bit pricey on some items, other things are dirt cheap, but if this is a set your after or have been after for a while then the price is irrelevant.
Go in and have a look, its a fascinating place and loads of interesting bits and bobs to seek out.

Nickthedentist · 25th Jan 2015, 8:59 pm

That type of place occasionally yields some (relative) bargains. At the one near us, I got a white DAC90A in VGC (albeit with tiny crack in the usual place) for £40 and a GPO 332 'phone in similar condition for £35. So definitely worth a glance.

24th Jan 2015, 7:50 pm	#1
ekcopyephilips Hexode Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK. Posts: 440	GEC 60s TV in Norwich Hi all For anyone who's interested I have spotted a GEC mono s/s TV model number BT336 for sale in a shop in Norwich. The set is in pristine condition with the speaker on the left and the controls on the right. No price tag on it, but mains lead still fitted but plug cut off. The shop is 'Loose's' in Magdelain Street, which is a huge emporium of everything that SWMBO or HWMBO probably wouldn't want to give houseroom too. I have got a pic, but its on my iPhone so I'll try and upload it later. Cheers Mike

25th Jan 2015, 12:57 pm	#2
ekcopyephilips Hexode Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK. Posts: 440	Re: GEC 60s TV in Norwich Hi All here are the pics of the set Attached Thumbnails

25th Jan 2015, 3:40 pm	#3
Colourstar Octode Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ilkeston, Derbyshire, UK. Posts: 1,398	Re: GEC 60s TV in Norwich Wow, I have the brochure for that model but have never seen one. Are the shop's prices generally reasonable from what you could tell Mike or are they strictly in the 'rare collectors item' bracket? Steve EDIT: Ah, I see they have a website.... Last edited by Colourstar; 25th Jan 2015 at 3:50 pm.

25th Jan 2015, 3:45 pm	#4
dazzlevision Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Near Swindon, North Wiltshire, UK. Posts: 3,622	Re: GEC 60s TV in Norwich Hello, Yes, it is most certainly a rare set and is one model in that last "pure GEC" range of in-house designed and built TVs, after GEC merged with Radio & Allied Industries (the Sobell, McMichael company). Regards, Dazzlevision

25th Jan 2015, 7:39 pm	#5
ekcopyephilips Hexode Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK. Posts: 440	Re: GEC 60s TV in Norwich Hi Steve Its the sort of place where individual sellers have areas within the shop and you pay at the front for everything. The place is a bit pricey on some items, other things are dirt cheap, but if this is a set your after or have been after for a while then the price is irrelevant. Go in and have a look, its a fascinating place and loads of interesting bits and bobs to seek out.

25th Jan 2015, 8:59 pm	#6
Nickthedentist Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oxford, UK. Posts: 17,865	Re: GEC 60s TV in Norwich That type of place occasionally yields some (relative) bargains. At the one near us, I got a white DAC90A in VGC (albeit with tiny crack in the usual place) for £40 and a GPO 332 'phone in similar condition for £35. So definitely worth a glance.