Many thanks to my buddy, David Goren, who recently discovered that the New York Times Store is now selling fully-restored antique radios.
Pricing is not for the faint of heart–at time of posting, prices ranged from $395 to $23,000 US. Each radio is beautifully presented, with a full description, and carries a one year restoration warranty. For an additional $95, many models can be modified with an AUX in audio jack.
While these radios are well outside my meager vintage radio budget, I must say that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed looking at the photos and reading the descriptions.
At least a much better buy than the Apple Watch in Gold for $10 000 (which an Apple store in California told a friend was their most sold model), something that will be obsolete in two years…
True. These vintage radios will march on long after we’re gone.
You can not compare an Apple Watch to a vintage radio. The market for both items is very different.
I really should have mentioned that many of these radios can be found at yard sales and hamfests for $10 to maybe $200. They may not be professionally restored, but I’ve always liked my radios to have a little “character.”
-Thomas