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Is $150 for a 42-1010 Worth It?
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Hi All,

I'm very new to Philco and Vintage Radios having just gotten a taste with a 46-1201 I'm learning things on. That said, my curiosity has gotten me interested in other Philco combo models.

I found a 42-1010 on sale for $150 on the C-List and was wondering if:
  • Is this a "Point of Light" phonograph?
  • Is $150 a good price, given the amount of work, time parts, needed to get it back to health?

I like a challenge (as that's the best way to learn), but I also don't wan't "Mission Impossible" at least not at my level.

Here are a few pics:

[Image: http://images.craigslist.org/3K83L13oa5G...ed128f.jpg]
[Image: http://images.craigslist.org/3K33Jc3pc5I...f915d9.jpg]
[Image: http://images.craigslist.org/3E53k13Jd5I...e11b1a.jpg]
[Image: http://images.craigslist.org/3E93G13Nd5I...761954.jpg]

The only thing I know about it is what is posted, and that it is "complete" and comes with extra tubes. That vagueness may or may not be a sign of bad things. Icon_lol The LP on the turntable also makes me wonder if this had been modernized at some point before it was retired to dustier places.

Thanks all!

PS - My other "interest" would be this for $145, where no restoration has been done and the owner "believes" it to be functional. While not a phono combo, it's nice looking enough to allow me to negotiate with the Mrs to make room for it! Icon_lol.

[Image: http://images.craigslist.org/3G53Fe3Ia5I...38186b.jpg]


Messages In This Thread
Is $150 for a 42-1010 Worth It? - by awc71 - 01-28-2013, 12:06 PM
RE: Is $150 for a 42-1010 Worth It? - by awc71 - 01-28-2013, 03:02 PM
RE: Is $150 for a 42-1010 Worth It? - by murf - 01-28-2013, 06:20 PM
RE: Is $150 for a 42-1010 Worth It? - by Arran - 01-28-2013, 08:01 PM
RE: Is $150 for a 42-1010 Worth It? - by awc71 - 01-28-2013, 08:42 PM
RE: Is $150 for a 42-1010 Worth It? - by Eric T - 01-30-2013, 08:14 PM



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