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Isn't this whole "leg issue" somewhat of a non issue, especially since this set is so rare? I've seen more CT100's pop up than this limited run model. Most collectors feel the CT100 is the "holy grail" yet think nothing of having to do a total rebuild if the set has sat in an attic, or worse yet a damp basement where the whole bottom of the cabinet has been destroyed. Does that make a CT100 any less rare when it's been so rebuilt there isn't much original left? Yes.... I do know the seller and also advised him NOT to put a comment in his auction for something that isn't certain. I've seen the set and if the legs were shortened (which I doubt) it was done by a professional. The set has no signs of saw marks, the set sits evenly on the floor with no "wobble" which would more than likely be the case if someone did a hack job on it. Also if the set did indeed have its legs shortened how hard could that be to have corrected? It is such a MINOR issue for something that is almost 50 years old. It's not like one can run into a chain store and find this set, or a few pop up every year like a CT100. (which in my opinion wouldn't be that desirable for myself because of the picture tube issue)
Nitpicking about this "issue" is comparable to finding some other rare set and than declaring it worthless because it is missing a knob or has a scratch on it. Or perhaps finding a vintage car that is near perfect and missing the hubcaps, for example "I found a near mint 1959 Imperial, but it is missing the hubcaps and has a tear in the seat, so I am not going to bid on it now" Does that person realllyyyy think they are goin to run across something that is 50 years old that would be "out of box fresh"? Hummmmmmmm....
I have no gain or incentive if this set sells or not, but I had to point out that this whole issue that may or may not be a fact is somewhat stupid in determining if one is going to bid on it or not. How many of these are out there? Also, the set is near spotless and still fires up with a good picture tube. How often does THAT happen? Just my 2 cents.....
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