RCA Tulip Grille Catalin Bakelite Radio-!!SPEcTaCuLaR!! Start Price USD 1,995.00 Current Price USD 1,995.00 Time Left 22 days 13 hours 33 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, November 02, 2008 End Time Saturday, January 31, 2009 Location Toledo, Ohio See more about 'RCA Tulip Grille Catalin Bakelite Radio-!!SPEcTaCuLaR!!' Description *Please read full description before placing your bid* **** RCA VICTOR " Tulip Grille" CATALIN TUBE RADIO **** I am pleased to offer an RCA Victor richly marbleized walnut Catalin Tube Radio made circa 1938 made in Camden, New Jersey.  This small midget sized catalin radio displays extremely well displaying its nearly 70 year patina with rich hues of mixed brown and yellow over the entire cabinet and plays as well also all across the dial.   This example was recently electronically restored and plays well.  Factory original grill cloth in excellent condition and the knobs too are factory original.   Be sure to check out all pictures of this example as I am sure that you will agree it is a great addition to any collection or art deco office or home decor.   Please be sure to check out my other auctions as there is something for everyone in every price range and many are offered at no reserve including several other choice condition catalins and some great art deco bakelites and mirrored radios.   If you are looking for a unique gift that is also a great collectible, consider this beautiful vintage vacuum tube radio!  See full condition report below.  PLEASE VIEW MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR MORE ART DECO BAKELITE, MIRRORED,  AND CATALIN MID CENTURY VINTAGE VACUUM TUBE RADIOS, FACTORY ORIGINAL PARTS AND QUALITY REPRODUCTION PARTS FOR MANY OLD RADIOS. I HAVE BEEN SELLING ON EBAY FOR TEN YEARS HAVING BEEN INVOLVED IN OVER 5000 TRANSACTIONS. I GUARANTEE EVERYTHING I SELL AND ALWAYS HAVE TO BE AS DESCRIBED OR YOUR MONEY BACK! BID WITH CONFIDENCE, BECAUSE YOUR SATISFACTION IS GUARANTEED! COMMENT- Please read the entire description and view the pictures. This will help you fully understand the item you are bidding on. MAKE- RCA MODEL- RC-350 "Tulip" Grille YEAR- 1938 CASE MATERIAL- Catalin, the Gem of Plastics SIZE- 7” W x 4 3/4” H x 4 1/4” D CONDITION-  This radio is in superb condition having no cracks, chips, dings,  nicks, major scratches, repairs, tube burns, or hairlines now or in the past.   There are some superficial surface scratches on the bottom foot rails as shown in the pictures.  I have hand polished this radio to a wonderful gleam to display the true marbleization expertly. No machine sanding on this beauty! The radio is very clean inside and out.  The brown side mounted knobs are factory original with no damage and the grill cloth is original in excellent shape showing no holes, tears, or stains.  It is bright and clean!   This radio only needs to be displayed, played, and enjoyed!  No cosmetic restoration/repair was necessary. CHASSIS/PLAYING CONDITION-The chassis is clean, complete, and  I was able to pick up 3-4 stations that were very clear. As a reminder, these vintage radios are not meant for everyday use, nor should they be played for extended periods of time. As with any electronic device (especially one that is 60 years old!) BID WITH CONFIDENCE AS ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AS DESCRIBED. Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. If you are unhappy with your purchase for any reason, you may return it within five days for a full refund of your purchase price. The five-day period will be determined by the USPS Delivery Confirmation date. The buyer is responsible for all shipping charges. You must contact us by e-mail within the five-day period. See our eBay About Me page!! PLEASE READ Please make sure you know exactly what you are bidding on before you place your bid! I always honestly describe the cosmetic and mechanical condition of these radios. If you have any further questions after reading the description and viewing the pictures please email me prior to bidding. Be sure to check out my other auctions for more great art deco radios and other collectibles! BID RESTRICTIONS If any bid retractions or cancellations occur (bid retractions and cancellations can artificially manipulate the selling price) we reserve the right to void the sale. If you have zero feedback or excessive negatives, please contact us prior to bidding so that we may verify you as an honest bidder, otherwise we reserve the right to cancel your bid. SHIPPING INFORMATION I always ship by the U.S. Postal Service and I use Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation and Insurance. BUYER PAYS ALL SHIPPING CHARGESPriority Mail shipping is contingent upon weight of the package, but it usually runs $20-$30 total for a single radio.We will ship your item within 48 hours of your payment clearing! INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING INFORMATION We will determine the international shipping costs after the sale and the country is determined. PAYMENT INFORMATION All payments must be in US dollars. I accept PayPal, check or money order. Any and all refunds will be in US dollars for the purchase price only, so when bidding internationally please take this into account. Sorry, but I do not accept escrow. Place a Bid!