Roberts radio needs recovering - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Michael Maurice · 16th Jan 2023, 2:27 pm

I'm posting this on behalf of someone.

The leatherette cover has started crumbling away.

Can anyone recover this radio? I don't know the model number.

Please PM me if you can help.

simpsons · 16th Feb 2023, 12:56 pm

Hi Michael

You will know of another BVWS Member who has a similar request.

I have contacted Roberts Radio asking them if replacement cabinets suffer the same problem.

As soon as I have a reply, I will share it with you.

Chris

simpsons · 16th Feb 2023, 6:18 pm

Hi again Maurice,

I have just seen this thread:

Contacted Roberts about this, and they say that they no longer offer the service. Here is their reply...

"Dear Mr Gardinder,

Thank you for your email. We do not offer a covering service generally; we do stock cases for newer models, which can be used if requested but not models older than 5 years."

"Clearly they found it too labour intensive as well!"

Now, as it so happens, there are several adverts on Facebook Marketplace for both RD60 and R250's at a reasonable price. In the case of the RD60, there are a few with the case in good condition but I assume because they are not DAB+, are attractive because of their price.

Hope this helps.

Chris
NOTE: I have no relationship with Facebook M or its sellers.

16th Jan 2023, 2:27 pm	#1
Michael Maurice Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wembley, Middlesex Posts: 6,987	Roberts radio needs recovering I'm posting this on behalf of someone. The leatherette cover has started crumbling away. Can anyone recover this radio? I don't know the model number. Please PM me if you can help. __________________ Forum Moderator http://www.michaelmauricerepairs.co.uk/

16th Feb 2023, 12:56 pm	#2
simpsons Octode Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Harrow, London, UK. Posts: 1,305	Re: Roberts radio needs recovering Hi Michael You will know of another BVWS Member who has a similar request. I have contacted Roberts Radio asking them if replacement cabinets suffer the same problem. As soon as I have a reply, I will share it with you. Chris

16th Feb 2023, 6:18 pm	#3
simpsons Octode Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Harrow, London, UK. Posts: 1,305	Re: Roberts radio needs recovering Hi again Maurice, I have just seen this thread: Contacted Roberts about this, and they say that they no longer offer the service. Here is their reply... "Dear Mr Gardinder, Thank you for your email. We do not offer a covering service generally; we do stock cases for newer models, which can be used if requested but not models older than 5 years." "Clearly they found it too labour intensive as well!" Now, as it so happens, there are several adverts on Facebook Marketplace for both RD60 and R250's at a reasonable price. In the case of the RD60, there are a few with the case in good condition but I assume because they are not DAB+, are attractive because of their price. Hope this helps. Chris NOTE: I have no relationship with Facebook M or its sellers.