Bakelite Catalin: All you need to know and how to test it First thing you need to know is that Bakelite and Catalin are two different plastics, but are both commonly referred to as Bakelite. All of...
Whether you're new to eBay or an old pro, here is a checklist on how to buy a shortwave radio on eBay. 1) Know the seller. Look at the seller's history including their feedback rating and length of time on...
BUYING A PHONOGRAPH RECORD PLAYER NEEDLE It can be quite complicated finding a needle (also called stylus)for your turntable if you don't have an identifying number for your needle, or the paperwork that...
My objective for writing this basic guide is to assist our EBay community with finding the correct replacement needle or stylus for their record changers and phonographs. This guide will primarily focus on...
ABC's of "Electrolytic" Capacitors for Tube Radios, TVs and Amps Although this guide is written from the perspective of tube radio enthusiast, this guide should also be useful to those who repair vintage...
by Ron Mansfield (eBy ID childhoodradio) Which transistor radios are collectible?Collectors have their own favorite time periods specialties, but generally, collectible transistor radios were made between...
Restoring vintage radios is a lot of fun, however, the tedious task of replacing the paper wax capacitors may not be the most fun part about it. Some radios, such as Zenith Transoceanic have as many as 21 of...
Collecting old records can be a lot of fun but the problem is, of course, the old 33's and 78's are very fragile and are an unusual shape to post. It's difficult to find a suitable box for them so they can...
When you come across old tube radios it is best to be as detailed as possible in your listing description. A little extra effort goes a long way and will increase your success in generating more money for your...
Have you ever bought or wanted to buy a vintage radio that Hummms? When looking on eBay you may notice many people say the radio Hums or has a Hum. Don't let it scare you. This is a common problem that is not...