Tube table top radios

eBay has a category devoted to tube radios, as a sub-category within Collectibles/Radio-Phonograph-TV-Phone/Radios. As you'll see, several thousand sets are typically offered at any given time.

Also, check out the site of Antique Radio Classified. Among other things that will be of interest, the "Links" link at the left of their home page will lead you to the sites of many collectors and small businesses offering these things for sale. Also, the "Subscriptions & Books" link at the left of the home page will lead you to a listing of many books and price guides devoted to antique radios, which you may find of interest.

There are also many sets listed for sale in the classified ads that appear in each month's issue of Antique Radio Classified, although the ads are available to subscribers only, via the web or in their printed publication. There are far fewer listings, though, than in pre-eBay days, when ARC was THE place to buy and sell these things.

I am an antique radio collector myself, focusing primarily on sets from the 1920 to 1946 period. It's a fascinating field, that is of interest from historical, technical, and aesthetic standpoints.

Best regards,
-- Al

Check out the SQ units at Quest for Sound. These are current production models designed by Steve Monte at QFS with a very nice retro look. About the size of a standard toaster. Great sounding.

I got all of mine on ebay. The coolest looking ones are the black dial Zeniths from the 1930's. It always amazed me that at 80 years old they still sound great!

Thanks all,

Bbro - It's my preference to buy knew. I've had my eye on tube radios at Quest for sometime. However, I've tried ordering one of these several times in the past and have been told they're not available. I'm certainly going to try them once again.

Purchasing used from ebay is possible. However, I do have concern about buying something that breaks down and then having to find someone to repair, or even finding correct tubes..

They may not be available due to failure issues. Look at the end of the 6moons review. Sounds like buyer beware.. Too bad, they look great.