Vintage PHILCO T-50 transistor radio w/ leather case

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PHILCO T-50 TRANSISTOR RADI0 This creamy ivory and terracotta Philco is a real charmer. Concaved facial design, with stylish lines on sides and back. Face, sides, top, and bottom are almost scratch-free. The hinged battery lid is SUCH a nice touch. T are only a few light scratches on the backside and a deeper eyelash-shaped scuff or scar (also on back) caused by repeated pressing on the leather case snap. Comes with a glossy leather case. Note: leather case has bright gold lettering - front and back, that actually looks UNTOUCHED BY TIME. Authors: Marty & Sue Bunis (Transistor Radio, 2nd edition, (c) 1996) say this Philco contains five transistors, but I canÂ't confirm since I canÂ't figure out how to open the dang thing. DonÂ't ask me w the coin slot is Â- t isn't one. Sorry, but an interior shot of the battery compartment is as far as IÂ'll go. I canÂ't run the risk of harming this baby. Station thumbwheel, gold-finished thumbwheel button and facial lettering - ALL VERY CLEAN, however the gold vacuum-metalizing which accents the front outer edge of the radio has worn off in spots. Not real noticeable, but if youÂ're looking for perfect - sheÂ's not. Volume thumbwheel has a thin design, turns fine, but shows some grime, slight wear, and a slight wobble. T is an almost-impossible-to-see hairline (1/4Â"-long) on the bottom, but I couldnÂ't get the camera to pick it up. IÂ've seen lots of hairlines, but I still canÂ't say for certain if itÂ's a hairline, or a manufacturerÂ's flaw. Takes four small mercury (type P- 640) batteries which I do not have, tfore I am unable to test. Selling as a non-working radio. Conflicting information regarding when this radio was made (1959 or 1960), forces me to list this T-50's manufacturing date as: "unknown". Dimensions are: 4â... x 3â...> x 1â...z. To the best of my ability the condition of the above-described item is as stated. Purchased in Â"AS ISÂ" condition, selling in Â"AS ISÂ" condition. Note: Radio, box & packaging, weigh 1 lb, 4 oz. Charged as a 2-pound package, t is a $3.00 increase in shipping fees. Thanks for understanding BIDDER INFORMATION Due to recent suggestions by several unscrupulous Ebayers, it appears necessary to state the following: â-- I PLAY BY EBAYÂ'S RULES â-- Ebayers who ask me to do otherwise, will discover that I have posted their request on my auction and added them to my blocked buyerÂ's list. Thank you for understanding Your bid is your commitment to respond to sellerÂ's email and abide by the requests, instructions, and deadlines listed below. Contact info: Buyers must contact me within three days (72hrs) of end of auction. If I do not hear from a buyer within said period, I reserve the right to offer the item to the second highest bidder. Payment Info : I accept PayPal, Postal Money Orders, and Cashier's Checks from U.S. buyers. Sorry, no personal checks. International buyers must Please submit PayPal payments within three days (72hrs) from the end of auction. Money Orders, and CashierÂ's checks must be received within ten (10) days. Sorry, but late payments can no longer be accepted. Shipping Info: Shipping fees include packaging, delivery confirmation, and listing/handling fees to U.S. destinations. Insurance is extra. Shipping costs listed during auction, pertain to domestic shipments only. All items are meticulously packaged and shipped Priority Mail throughout the United States within five (5) business days of receipt of payment. If buyer chooses not to insure item, buyer does so at his/her own risk and agrees not to hold seller liable if item is lost, or damaged during shipping. Feedback: Positive feedback is posted after the transaction is completed, you have received your item(s), you are satisfied with your item(s), and you have left positive feedback. If t are any problems with your purchase please contact me before leaving negative feedback. Most problems can be resolved. ... read more

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