Someone is offering to sell me a Collins 51S-1 general coverage receiver, a
"winged emblem" model.

I'd be interested to hear how people would compare it to similar-quality
receivers. I can read the specs in the Osterman book, but what is it really
like to use, and how does it stack up against others? Any quirks, PITA
characteristics, standout features, etc.?

And, assuming it's in average condition, what would be a fair price?

Regards,

Phil Nelson
Phil's Old Radios
http://antiqueradio.org/index.html