Nice looking 621 in CAli--CHEAP at the moment too !!

[rca2000]

There is an RCA 621TS set for sale on ebay--in California.."upland". It does not look too bad. Not PERFECt...BUT it most definitely has potentiol !! for NOW--the price is pretty low too !!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1940s-RCA-62...item25a81b5678

[jr_tech]

More discussion here:

http://www.videokarma.org/showthread.php?t=264493

jr

[decojoe67]

EEeeek!!! The finish on that set looks awful! It's going to need to be completely redone.

[vts1134]

Originally Posted by decojoe67

EEeeek!!! The finish on that set looks awful! It's going to need to be completely redone.

What??! Is that sarcasm? I can't tell

[decojoe67]

Originally Posted by vts1134

What??! Is that sarcasm? I can't tell

No, I was serious. If you zoom in on the finish it's HEAVILY crazed and chipped everywhere. On top of that, it appears as though someone might have put stain on it and it darkened the cracks giving it a rough-grained look. It's horrible as it is.

[Phil Nelson]

Yes, horrible horrible. Everyone should retract their bids (and let me sneak in a lowball)

Phil Nelson

[vts1134]

Originally Posted by decojoe67

No, I was serious. If you zoom in on the finish it's HEAVILY crazed and chipped everywhere. On top of that, it appears as though someone might have put stain on it and it darkened the cracks giving it a rough-grained look. It's horrible as it is.

It's also factory original 69 year old finish as it is.

[ghjkl67]

Originally Posted by decojoe67

EEeeek!!! The finish on that set looks awful! It's going to need to be completely redone.

It could have been much worse, they could have painted it pink.

[bandersen]

I was puzzled too. The original finish and decals appear to be in decent condition. Most of the condition issues are around the back. Look pretty good from the front I think.

[Eric H]

I think the finish could be reflowed on this set, the coloration is very good, it's just crazed and flaked in some areas.

I'm not sure which veneer is on this one, is that Walnut? That would account for the coarser grain.

I wonder what the red writing on the chimney means, looks like Good ge? Maybe the Techs initials?

[decojoe67]

Originally Posted by Eric H

......I'm not sure which veneer is on this one, is that Walnut? That would account for the coarser grain.

It's definitely the walnut version which is often preferred over the mahogany version because there's more of a contrast of cabinet tones.

[Kamakiri]

Yup, I once had an RCA 630TS with the original stand that was painted carnation pink. Wonder whatever became of that set?

[hi_volt]

I got that beat.......my 630TS was upholstered in plaid.....

[bandersen]

Sold for $935!

[decojoe67]

Originally Posted by bandersen

Sold for $935!

This might be a sign that the 621's value is once again rising. The last couple that sold, if I recall, where even in better shape and sold for much less. They had peaked at around $2,000 for prime examples and really should be up at that value again.