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Philco 53 960 Tropic - SteveJB - 07-09-2015

I emailed the seller today.  Looks like it is in nice condition.  Is this a good set?

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/atq/5113062009.html

Steve

RE: Philco 53 960 Tropic - JimZ - 07-09-2015

Not branded as a "Tropic" but as Ron describes its pretty similar

http://www.philcoradio.com/gallery/1953.htm#ab

Big radio and from what I have gathered a darned nice radio. Your example seems to be in good cosmetic shape..no obvious wear behind knobs etc

RE: Philco 53 960 Tropic - Steve Davis - 07-09-2015

Better grab it!

Steve

RE: Philco 53 960 Tropic - JimZ - 07-09-2015

^^LOL. Yeah. I see these sell on Ebay from 100 and up depending on condition.
Especially good deal if you can pick it up yourself and not pay 500 to ship the beast (Im kidding)

RE: Philco 53 960 Tropic - morzh - 07-09-2015

Funny....I use Searchtempest to search craigslist, it does not show it, while CL doex.
I guess I need to get back to basics and search directly.

RE: Philco 53 960 Tropic - SteveJB - 07-09-2015

It was on search tempest, under antiques, radio.
Steve

RE: Philco 53 960 Tropic - Ron Ramirez - 07-09-2015

...while you guys are gabbing, someone else is out there grabbing...the radio, that is... Icon_wink

$25 is a steal for that set. It is an excellent performer once properly restored.

RE: Philco 53 960 Tropic - SteveJB - 07-09-2015

Hi Ron,

I am supposed to get it Saturday morning.  He was tied up tomorrow. 

Steve

RE: Philco 53 960 Tropic - Ron Ramirez - 07-09-2015

I was just kidding, SteveJB. Congratulations! I can pretty much guarantee that you will not be disappointed.

RE: Philco 53 960 Tropic - SteveJB - 07-09-2015

I know you were kidding. I am looking forward to hearing it.  

By the way, he says its dead and thinks its the transformer. I am hoping it's just a shorted e-cap that put out the rectifier or something easy like that.  Is there a fuse in that set?

Steve

RE: Philco 53 960 Tropic - Ron Ramirez - 07-09-2015

Steve

I do not believe it has a fuse. Edit: I looked at the schematic...nope, no fuse.

If it comes down to a power transformer, I have a 53-960 parts chassis. I need the front end components for my 42-761EZ, but let me know if you need the power transformer - I believe it is OK...

RE: Philco 53 960 Tropic - SteveJB - 07-10-2015

Thank you.

RE: Philco 53 960 Tropic - SteveJB - 07-11-2015

Well I got a call last night to pick it up this morning. Then a while after, a text came that apologized and he says he got it working and changed his mind. No tropic for me. 

I asked if he changes his mind again to contact me.  Once in a while it doesn't work out.

Steve

RE: Philco 53 960 Tropic - Ron Ramirez - 07-11-2015

That's terrible! I wouldn't be surprised if someone offered him $100 or so, and he took it and gave you the brush-off.

I know, being cynical again, but this sort of thing happens with increasing frequency.

RE: Philco 53 960 Tropic - SteveJB - 07-11-2015

Maybe. He did seem very sincere though.   We'll see, hopefully he changes his mind.