Deco Alabaster w/Onyx Fada "Temple" Catalin Tube Radio

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*Please read full description before placing your bid* Offered for your consideration is an Art Deco Alabaster with Onyx Trim Fada " Temple " #652 Catalin Tube Radio. This radio is in excellent condition containing no cracks, chips, dings, major scratches, or repairs. It retains its factory trim, fiberboard back, glass dial scale and chassis. The chassis is clean and complete and currently playing well, I was able to pick up 3-4 stations. I have hand refinished the cabinet and trim to its original color to display the marbleization expertly. This was done completely by hand with no machine sanding. A stunning contrast! If you are looking for a handsome addition to your collection, please consider this beauty. Please email me with any questions. PLEASE VIEW MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR MORE ART DECO BAKELITE AND CATALIN MID CENTURY VINTAGE VACUUM TUBE RADIOS, FACTORY ORIGINAL PARTS AND QUALITY REPRODUCTION PARTS FOR MANY OLD RADIOS. I HAVE BEEN SELLING ON EBAY FOR NEARLY TEN YEARS HAVING BEEN INVOLVED IN OVER 5000 TRANSACTIONS. I GUARANTEE EVERYTHING I SELL AND ALWAYS HAVE TO BE AS DESCRIBED OR YOUR MONEY BACK! BID WITH CONFIDENCE, BECAUSE YOUR SATISFACTION IS GUARANTEED! COMMENT- Please read the entire description and view the pictures. This will help you fully understand the item you are bidding on. MAKE- Fada MODEL- #652 YEAR- 1945 CASE MATERIAL- Catalin, the gem of Plastics SIZE- 10 7/8" W x 6 3/4" H x 5 3/8" D CONDITION- This radio is in excellent condition containing no cracks, chips, nicks, dings, deep scratches or repairs, now or in the past. The knobs, bezel, fiberboard back, glass dial scale and chassis are factory original. I have hand refinished the cabinet and trim to its original color to display the marbleization expertly. This was done completely by hand with no machine sanding. A stunning contrast! No cosmetic restoration/repair was necessary. CHASSIS/PLAYING CONDITION-The chassis is clean, complete, and I was able to pick up 3-4 stations that were clear. As a reminder, these vintage catalin radios are not recommended for everyday use, nor should they be played for extended periods of time as that could cause tube burns to the cabinet. BID WITH CONFIDENCE AS ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AS DESCRIBED. Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed and has been for the past ten years of selling on eBay. If you are unhappy with your purchase for any reason, you may return it within five days for a full refund of your purchase price. The five-day period will be determined by the USPS Delivery Confirmation date. The buyer is responsible for all shipping charges. You must contact us by e-mail within the five-day period. See our eBay About Me page!! PLEASE READ Please make sure you know exactly what you are bidding on before you place your bid! I always honestly describe the cosmetic and mechanical condition of these radios. If you have any further questions after reading the description and viewing the pictures please email me prior to bidding. Be sure to check out my other auctions for more great art deco radios and other collectibles! BID RESTRICTIONS If any bid retractions or cancellations occur (bid retractions and cancellations can artificially manipulate the selling price) we reserve the right to void the sale. If you have zero feedback or excessive negatives, please contact us prior to bidding so that we may verify you as an honest bidder, otherwise we reserve the right to cancel your bid. SHIPPING INFORMATION I normally ship by the U.S. Postal Service and I use Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation and Insurance. BUYER PAYS ALL SHIPPING CHARGES Priority Mail shipping is contingent upon weight of the package, but it usually runs $20-$30 total for a single radio. We will normally ship your item within 48 hours of your payment clearing! INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING INFORMATION We will determine the international shipping costs after the sale and the country is determined. PAYMENT INFORMATION All payments must be... read more

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