[WallaceRoger]

Are these highly desirable radios?  I know of one locally that may be available.  Should I pay "dearly" for it compared to many other radios?  New at this so my knowledge base is minuscule!

I guess it depends how do you define "dearly", as that's somewhat subjective. Here's a comment someone made on another antique radios board:

http://www.antiqueradios.com/forums/view...1&t=277353

According to them, paying $500 for one of these was a good deal. Of course, it was in beautiful condition.