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Old 09-25-2022, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by KentTeffeteller View Post
Philco-Ford kept a loss leader Roundie available into 1971-1972. That last chassis also incorporated a few transistors. CRT varied as to supplier. Some of the late ones were Philco, some used RCA leftovers. Actually a decent set. Made a good picture and was reasonably reliable. Sold for around $300. A good economy set.
My uncle bought one in 1968, from the Goodyear Service store in downtown Milwaukee. He remarked that he wasn't going to pay $600 for a set, that one for half the money was just as good.
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