Vintage 1952 Sonotone 1010 Hearing Aid - 1st Commercial Transistor Product

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Vintage 1952 Sonotone 1010 Hearing Aid. This apparently was the first commercially available product to use a transistor. In fact, it's a hybrid- it has two small tubes as well as one transistor. It cost the equivilent of about $1200 when it was brand new! This one is in decent cosmetic condition and unknown working condition, as I don't have a working battery for it. The battery compartment looks a bit corroded, but can probably be cleaned. It has minor scuffs/marks, but no dents and it will display nicely. Comes with its case and a cable, sorry I don't have any other accessories for it. the case has a tear on one of the edges, sorry no pic of that. Please see my other auctions for more interesting items, and save on shipping if you win multiple lots. This item is being sold strictly AS-IS, as described. Local pickup is always welcome, and cash transactions are very much appreciated in those instances. Email contact from winning bidder must be made within 3 days of the end of the auction. (If you are planning on being away from your computer during this time frame, please let me know in advance.) Payment must be made within 10 days of the end of the auction or you risk forfeiting the item. I usually make my weekly post office run on Thursday evenings, and your item will ship on the next closest PO run I make. Once you receive the read more

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