[Michael Dennis]

I see what you mean, Randal. Some folks seem to be real meddlers. And I can easily picture somebody's knobs getting yanked off, or worse. I think I may have seen some actual damage to a 1938 Philco I was interested in, all nicely restored except there was a circular chip in the dial glass. I guess I would worry myself greyheaded were I to leave some real prizes to the tender mercies of anyone wandering thru. It'd depend on what kind of relationship the mall owner has with the renters. How much or how little does s/he look out for the people trying to sell their radios and such. Sounds like this space renter doesn't give a hoot as long as he's cozy in his own little world. And he probably doesn't know an antenna trimmer from a fieldcoil from a screen grid. But thanks for the advice. Along with my name and phone #, perhaps it wouldn't hurt to ask if they have a specific make/model that I'm looking for. Something to consider anyhow. And if I were to have a booth that's largely unattended, I'd put the good 'uns on a higher shelf out of reach of the little kids who may be set loose to be "baby-sat" while the parents wandered off to do their thing. But I'd never do it. I'd ride shotgun, even over my more common, less valuable merchandise. It sure sounds like you have a sweet setup. I wouldn't mind seeing some pictures of your shop. Y'know, somebody on ebay was offering up a lighted Philco advertising sign. Only problem was that is was local pick-up only and was too far for me. That'd be a really cool addition to having a bunch of venerable old sets from the past.