Price for a Burndept 1928 Screened Four Portable ? - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

NickG0HIK · 11th Nov 2017, 9:13 pm

Hi,

A friend has sort of been offered the mentioned radio, but feels it is too much work for him. I also feel the same. I would love to do get it working, but it would have to be very cheap for me to get interested as it's in such a poor condition.

What would a realistic offer be to the chap who is offering it. I have found an auction price of £120 in 2008, but no mention of the condition, presumably better than this one though as this is not good enough to list even.

The obvious big problems are the condition of the leather case and woodwork, it' seriously had woodworm attack.
The Faux tortoise shell paint almost gone, which must be extremely hard to replicate.
The battery cover is missing.

I would hate to see such a historic item consigned to the scrap heap, is it really a pile of junk?

I'd be interested to hear your thoughts.

The radio was a genuine Barn find from a farm and most likely it has been in the same family from purchase, the guy offering it is a descendant of the farming family.

Thanks

Nick G0HIK

11th Nov 2017, 9:22 pm

Thirty quid tops.

greg_simons · 11th Nov 2017, 9:27 pm

In that condition I would agree.
greg.

NickG0HIK · 12th Nov 2017, 2:39 pm

Thanks Guys,

Will take that into consideration.

Regards

Nick

Radio Tech · 12th Nov 2017, 5:07 pm

Nick you have a PM

Ken

11th Nov 2017, 9:13 pm	#1
NickG0HIK Hexode Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ireleth-in-Furness, Cumbria, UK. Posts: 286	Price for a Burndept 1928 Screened Four Portable ? Hi, A friend has sort of been offered the mentioned radio, but feels it is too much work for him. I also feel the same. I would love to do get it working, but it would have to be very cheap for me to get interested as it's in such a poor condition. What would a realistic offer be to the chap who is offering it. I have found an auction price of £120 in 2008, but no mention of the condition, presumably better than this one though as this is not good enough to list even. The obvious big problems are the condition of the leather case and woodwork, it' seriously had woodworm attack. The Faux tortoise shell paint almost gone, which must be extremely hard to replicate. The battery cover is missing. I would hate to see such a historic item consigned to the scrap heap, is it really a pile of junk? I'd be interested to hear your thoughts. The radio was a genuine Barn find from a farm and most likely it has been in the same family from purchase, the guy offering it is a descendant of the farming family. Thanks Nick G0HIK Attached Thumbnails

11th Nov 2017, 9:22 pm	#2
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12th Nov 2017, 2:39 pm	#4
NickG0HIK Hexode Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ireleth-in-Furness, Cumbria, UK. Posts: 286	Re: Price for a Burndept 1928 Screened Four Portable ? Thanks Guys, Will take that into consideration. Regards Nick

12th Nov 2017, 5:07 pm	#5
Radio Tech Nonode Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bocking, near Braintree, Essex, UK. Posts: 2,071	Re: Price for a Burndept 1928 Screened Four Portable ? Nick you have a PM Ken