Ekco 1950’s Television T344? - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

alishapollard · 10th Feb 2024, 5:08 pm

I’m wondering if anyone can help me getting a rough value of this vintage television before I decide what to do with it. It’s unworking and the only exact same model I can find online is on a museum website and also a movie rent / hire prop website. It’s in great condition for its age and would make a great restoring project but I don’t want to undersell it! Please could I have some advice! The wires have been cut on the back

paulsherwin · 10th Feb 2024, 5:24 pm

Don't expect it to work - there haven't been any transmissions for it since 1985. Don't turn it on as this can cause damage.

Late 50s televisions like these in good cosmetic condition typically fetch £50-£100, but this appears to be a particularly nice example and may be worth more. The most I've seen similar TVs in outstanding condition sell for is £200, so you won't be able to retire on the proceeds.

One problem with them is that they are difficult and expensive to post, and finding local buyers may be tricky.

10th Feb 2024, 5:08 pm	#1
alishapollard Diode Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 1	Ekco 1950’s Television T344? I’m wondering if anyone can help me getting a rough value of this vintage television before I decide what to do with it. It’s unworking and the only exact same model I can find online is on a museum website and also a movie rent / hire prop website. It’s in great condition for its age and would make a great restoring project but I don’t want to undersell it! Please could I have some advice! The wires have been cut on the back Attached Thumbnails

10th Feb 2024, 5:24 pm	#2
paulsherwin Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 27,998	Re: Ekco 1950’s Television T344? Don't expect it to work - there haven't been any transmissions for it since 1985. Don't turn it on as this can cause damage. Late 50s televisions like these in good cosmetic condition typically fetch £50-£100, but this appears to be a particularly nice example and may be worth more. The most I've seen similar TVs in outstanding condition sell for is £200, so you won't be able to retire on the proceeds. One problem with them is that they are difficult and expensive to post, and finding local buyers may be tricky.