I am restoring a Radiola Model 80.

Here is a link to see how I have done so far.
http://stevedez.tripod.com/index.html
Click the link below the banner.

My question is not what it is worth today, but how
much did this unit cost in 1931?

This unit was rescued from a N. Georgia chicken coop
last Thursday November 14 for $20

I'll be finishing the cabinet next week and will begin
the chassis restoration then.

Thanks in advance
Steve and family

Steve,
If the cosmetics are good and all parts are there, some guides show $170 to $190. It doesn't necessarily have to be operational at that price. Sometimes re-finishing can actually reduce the value, depending upon the workmanship and authenticity of materials and finish.
Please note that I haven't looked at you site yet.
I will aslo add that sometimes radios sell for above the "typical" price on e-bay.
FYI: Reproduction cloth covered wire is available at Antique Electronic Supply and Play Things of the Past.
Hope that helps..
Jeff W

:I am restoring a Radiola Model 80.
:
:Here is a link to see how I have done so far.
:http://stevedez.tripod.com/index.html
:Click the link below the banner.
:
:My question is not what it is worth today, but how
:much did this unit cost in 1931?
:
:This unit was rescued from a N. Georgia chicken coop
:last Thursday November 14 for $20
:
:I'll be finishing the cabinet next week and will begin
:the chassis restoration then.
:
:Thanks in advance
:Steve and family

Thanks for the response.

I was wondering how much the radio cost when it was introduced by RCA Victor in 1931.

Todays value is irrelevant, it is just a nice fancy old radio.
All my most favorite radios are consoles from the 30's, and a few Zeniths from the 40's.
The Radiola 80 has by far the most fancy and ornate cabinet of the others I have.

Any ideas out there?
Steve and family

A Radiola 82 less tubes sold for $179.50. It has almost identical chassis and perhaps a slightly more elaborate cabinet. Remote control for the 82 was at "nominal extra cost". Perhaps someone out there has a sales brochure for the 80?
Jeff

:Thanks for the response.
:
:I was wondering how much the radio cost when it was introduced by RCA Victor in 1931.
:
:Todays value is irrelevant, it is just a nice fancy old radio.
:All my most favorite radios are consoles from the 30's, and a few Zeniths from the 40's.
:The Radiola 80 has by far the most fancy and ornate cabinet of the others I have.
:
:Any ideas out there?
:Steve and family

A Radiola 82 less tubes sold for $179.50. It has almost identical chassis and perhaps a slightly more elaborate cabinet. Remote control for the 82 was at "nominal extra cost". Perhaps someone out there has a sales brochure for the 80?
Jeff

:Thanks for the response.
:
:I was wondering how much the radio cost when it was introduced by RCA Victor in 1931.
:
:Todays value is irrelevant, it is just a nice fancy old radio.
:All my most favorite radios are consoles from the 30's, and a few Zeniths from the 40's.
:The Radiola 80 has by far the most fancy and ornate cabinet of the others I have.
:
:Any ideas out there?
:Steve and family