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Philco 23X....WOW!
TA Forbes
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07-17-2012, 09:56 AM
This set was recently found by a friend of Henry Harmony for the amazing sum of 75.00!!!

Any info about this set is appreciated. I already recommended this site and Chuck's site and service to him.

http://s1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa37...lco%2023X/
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07-17-2012, 09:58 AM
Well, shoot, please stand by whilst I un-screw my photobucket album....
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07-17-2012, 10:05 AM
OK, have all the pics now.
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07-17-2012, 06:12 PM
Nice! Have you seen this wesbite ? http://www.tuberadioland.com/philco23x_main.html
Second most expensive model in 1932 and only 1,461 made.
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07-17-2012, 06:34 PM
Well, how about that...I've seen The Big Broadcast and noticed the 23X, but didn't know that set was a favorite of Der Bingle!

An amazing find, Tom! Icon_thumbup

As a side note, most young people have no clue as to who Bing Crosby was. They think "Bing" is a search engine, not a once-famous celebrity. Icon_rolleyes
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07-18-2012, 05:41 PM
I'm 23, and enjoy listening to Bing Crosby, Glenn Miller, and Count Basie. Your right Ron, many my age don't have a clue this day and age. Beautiful set Tom, I bet that one will be a great player once restored. Nice Find.

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07-19-2012, 05:57 AM
The set was found and is owned by the friend of Henry's. Not me, unfortunately....
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