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Old 3rd Dec 2019, 12:47 pm   #1
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Default Sobell U41 utility receiver valuation

Hi. I'm new, so don't know how thing are done!
I have a 1943 Sobell U41 receiver that my parents had, I'm 86.
I wish to sell this item, but cant test as i have osteoarthritis.
The cabinet and back panel are all good complete with labels.
Can anyone help with a valuation.
John

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Hello John, and welcome.
It would help if you could post a picture or two of the radio.
Is it badged Solectric or Sobell (Sobell did use the Solectric trademark at one time)
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Hi John

I took this to mean that i'ts a wartime civilian (Utility) receiver.

U41 was indeed the code for Solectric Ltd.

A U9 can be seen on Jon's site here

https://www.thevalvepage.com/radios/...s/warmains.htm

If so the manufacturer makes little difference unless someone wants this maker.

Having said that I don't think I have ever seen a U41 so probably not common.

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About £10 to £100 depending on condition, so it is important to see it before a more accurate estimate.
I paid £70 for a U32 one which I was specifically looking for to go in my KB collection. http://www.kbmuseum.org.uk/kb_images/kb_wcr/kb_wcr.htm

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Sorry I forgot to mention, when I said "condition" I was referring to the external cosmetic condition. The electrical condition is not so important. It is advisable to NOT plug it in to the mains to test it unless it has been restored by an experienced person.

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I agree with Mike about condition the label on top seems to suffer the most

These are very interesting sets of historical interest.

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So,that is why I could not find that model under Sobell.I should have took more notice of the posting.
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I may be responsible for some confusion. The original post had 'Solectric' in the title and 'Sobell' in the text, without explanation. I edited the title to match the text. Apologies if this confused anybody.
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