Been watching this one...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1

Private bidding on a NOS Transoceanic. Now at $670...

bob
k5qwg

Hello Bob.

As those radios, when new in the late 1950s, sold for about $250.00,
adjusting for inflation and taking into account that this particular
unit was a "demonstrator," an equivalent price today would be about
$2000.00.

If you are a collector, or formerly owned one and you want to
"recapture your youth," anything under $2000.00 would be a good price,
in my opinion.

But think - for $2000.00 you could buy a "loaded" AOR AR7030 Plus which
will "run rings" around the Zenith Trans-Oceanic in reception
performance, sound quality, and overall reliability.

But, I suppose, those two radios would be attractive to two different
markets.

Best,

Joe

On 21 Feb 2006 06:57:28 -0800, "Joe Analssandrini"
wrote:

Hello Bob.

As those radios, when new in the late 1950s, sold for about $250.00,
adjusting for inflation and taking into account that this particular
unit was a "demonstrator," an equivalent price today would be about
$2000.00.

If you are a collector, or formerly owned one and you want to
"recapture your youth," anything under $2000.00 would be a good price,
in my opinion.

But think - for $2000.00 you could buy a "loaded" AOR AR7030 Plus which
will "run rings" around the Zenith Trans-Oceanic in reception
performance, sound quality, and overall reliability.

But, I suppose, those two radios would be attractive to two different
markets.

Best,

Joe

Right. One appeals to interior decorators the other to tech junkies.
The HF-150 would appeal to both.

Surely you jest, Joe! A 7030 running circles around the T.O. ?????




"Joe Analssandrini" wrote in message
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Hello Bob.

As those radios, when new in the late 1950s, sold for about $250.00,
adjusting for inflation and taking into account that this particular
unit was a "demonstrator," an equivalent price today would be about
$2000.00.

If you are a collector, or formerly owned one and you want to
"recapture your youth," anything under $2000.00 would be a good price,
in my opinion.

But think - for $2000.00 you could buy a "loaded" AOR AR7030 Plus which
will "run rings" around the Zenith Trans-Oceanic in reception
performance, sound quality, and overall reliability.

But, I suppose, those two radios would be attractive to two different
markets.

Best,

Joe

Jim, you're right. How silly of me. I SHOULD have compared the Zenith
Trans-Oceanic with the superb and unparalleled Bell + Howell radio!

Best,

Joe

With one hour to go, the bid is up to $1050.00. Actually, considering
the radio is new-old stock (never sold) and its 1958 price was $250.00,
this price is quite reasonable. A collector would be getting a bargain
as its price, if the radio is kept in its current advertised condition,
will only go up, possibly way up.

But it would certainly not be a good buy if this radio were to be
intended for everyday use.

Best,

Joe

Bob Miller wrote:
Been watching this one...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1

Private bidding on a NOS Transoceanic. Now at $670...

bob
k5qwg

Someone is going to make a nice addition to their collection. Amazing
that an NOS radio of that age can be found....

LOL! Now you're talkin'...



"Joe Analssandrini" wrote in message
ups.com...
Jim, you're right. How silly of me. I SHOULD have compared the Zenith
Trans-Oceanic with the superb and unparalleled Bell + Howell radio!

Best,

Joe

Zenith Trans-Oceanic goes for $1425.00. Amazing1 Best of luck to the
new owner.

Joe

On 21 Feb 2006 15:51:42 -0800, "Joe Analssandrini"
wrote:

With one hour to go, the bid is up to $1050.00. Actually, considering
the radio is new-old stock (never sold) and its 1958 price was $250.00,
this price is quite reasonable. A collector would be getting a bargain
as its price, if the radio is kept in its current advertised condition,
will only go up, possibly way up.

But it would certainly not be a good buy if this radio were to be
intended for everyday use.

Best,

Joe

Somebody got it for $1425.00

My first brand new VW cost about $200 more than that

bob
k5qwg