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philco tv - sam - 09-10-2015

hey guy`s
I don`t know to much on TV's but would like small set or roundie
seen this looks to be in good shape does not know if it works
seams cheap to take chance on   yes / no any comments it`s about hr ride away
 http://cnj.craigslist.org/atq/5207185322.html

sam

RE: philco tv - Bob Andersen - 09-10-2015

That's a Philco 50T-1403. It's a 12" B&W set from 1950 and $50 is a good price in that condition. Having a nice original finish along with all the correct knobs and back is a plus. If you want it to be functional again, the picture tube is a concern as replacements are kinda hard to find and may run you $100 or more.

Oh and I'm not sure what you mean by roundie but in the TV collecting community it means early color TV with a round picture tube. They first came out in 1954. B&W sets were all round up until around 1950-51 when they switched to rectangular. Making a rectangular color picture tube was much more difficult and didn't happen until the mid 60s.

RE: philco tv - sam - 09-10-2015

hi bob
thanks for looking and info Icon_thumbup
want this type but hard to come buy around here and expensive
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2284/2151373568_95b9c545a9.jpg
sam

RE: philco tv - Bob Andersen - 09-10-2015

That's a 1946 RCA 630TS (with the wrong grille cloth). One of the first mass produced TVs right after the war in 1946. Also weighs about 100 lbs and a pain to ship. Should be a bit more plentiful in your area than other parts of the country though.

If you ever make it out near Chicago, I have one to sell.

RE: philco tv - morzh - 09-10-2015

Flemington is quite within Sam's reach.

RE: philco tv - Radioroslyn - 09-10-2015

I don't know Mike, he didn't want to go get that radio over there.

Terry

RE: philco tv - sam - 09-10-2015

You guys are rough 
It's hr away traffics and I hate to drive bla bla bla
 Humm ok ok I'll go see

RE: philco tv - Radioroslyn - 10-02-2015

Hey Sammy,
Here's a nice playmate for your tv.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-PHILCO-TELEVISION-1948-MODEL-48-1001-WITH-STAND-NICE-ORIGINAL-ANTIQUE-TV-/131610228430?hash=item1ea494b6ce

And it's only a few blocks away!

Terry

RE: philco tv - sam - 10-02-2015

Hey terry I am watching it 
I just bought pic tube tester that bob suggested
So I maybe over one of this weekends 
If I can get off work 

RE: philco tv - Radioroslyn - 10-02-2015

Anytime just let me know.

Terry

RE: philco tv - Radioroslyn - 10-02-2015

Oh BTW here the info for the Philco you have now.
http://www.earlytelevision.org/pdf/Philco-50-T1403-Sams-115-8.pdf

Terry