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jeff355's Philco all transistor Trans-World purchase
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03-27-2017, 11:46 PM
    Hello, new to this site. I just found a Philco trans world radio in a house i bought. Was hoping someone could tell me a little about it and what is its value (assuming it works).
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03-28-2017, 02:16 AM
Welcome to the Phorum!

I believe this is the gallery entry for that radio:
http://www.philcoradio.com/gallery/1958.htm#ak
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03-28-2017, 04:59 AM
I love mine!
I think they are super nice and with some cleaning that one will too.
Nice ones can bring $125.00 or more. Does yours have the book?
I need one to complete mine...

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03-28-2017, 06:40 PM
Thanks for the fast replies. This one has the map but no book. I really dont have a use for it, and was considering selling it on craigslist/ebay. Just had no clue what it really is worth


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03-28-2017, 06:41 PM
May end up keeping this one, pretty cool old radio
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03-29-2017, 08:39 PM
I paid $75.00 for mine but it was a deal due to the good condition. Complete and in good condition working they sell for about $110.00. $125.00 - $150.00 with the book.
Yours is a bit worse for wear so maybe $75.00 locally or up to $100.00 on eBay..
Throw some D batteries in there and test her out.

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