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davidff
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10-03-2017, 06:59 AM
Hello all, I have an opportunity to purchase a 38-116 which is in unrestored, untouched condition.  Looks complete with all the clarifiers, etc, the cabinet looks like an easy refinish.  I know this was a "top of the line" radio for the time, would $75-$100 be reasonable to pay for it?
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10-03-2017, 07:14 AM
Better than reasonable. Great deal.
People who do not drink, do not smoke, do not eat red meat will one day feel really stupid lying there and dying from nothing.
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10-03-2017, 06:58 PM
Thread moved out of the electronic restoration section.

Yes I too think thats not a bad price.
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10-04-2017, 09:02 AM
Photos?
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10-04-2017, 09:13 AM
More than reasonable...actually cheap...if it is in decent shape.
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10-04-2017, 03:51 PM
Great radio.. I have one in my bedroom and its a real pleasure to listen to. The price is right for you to add this one to your collection. Grab it before someone else dose.   Icon_thumbup Icon_thumbup
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10-30-2017, 02:08 PM
Here is a picture of the cabinet, just refinished and new cloth/decals, not the clearest pic, but you can see it.  The chassis was not touched since new, will work on the electrolytics soon .


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10-30-2017, 03:30 PM
Nice.
It will sound awesome once done.
People who do not drink, do not smoke, do not eat red meat will one day feel really stupid lying there and dying from nothing.
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