There is a really nice table model radio, perhaps 7S series, at the Fargo Antique Mall, Fargo, ND phone # is 1-701-451-9111. They tag price is $195. I offered $150 about 2 years ago and the store manager said 'that dealer is firm on his price.' Perhaps now.....? The Moorhead MN Antique Mall has a WE 518w Speaker for $89. I checked the wires and did not find continuity. # is 218-287-1313. I am not a dealer or owner of either of these two items. I am an occasional customer of both places.

I visit antique malls, too, and I often find good deals.

Many times, however, the sellers of antique radios are very stubborn about their items and won't budge from the listing price.

Recently, however, lower price offers are being accepted since with gas/food prices climbing, some sellers don't that that extra $150 per month to spend for the rental.

You might want to submit another offer.

My two cents.

Terry F

Yes, it seems that many "junque" mall vendors have an unrealistic view of the value of old radios. I guess they get the notion that if it's old and unusual, they must be sitting on a goldmine.

A local mall has had an early (c. 1928) Bremer-Tully console for sale for at least two years. It's in poor shape - speaker cone completely gone, some missing tubes, and the tuning leaves clash. They are asking $199.

I don't think anybody would pay that kind of money for it as a radio. Maybe a liquor cabinet?
Doug

Bremer-Tully tuners might have pot metal disease? Some have a plastic strip on each side of tuners. Playing around with these strips sometimes makes tuners usable.

Missing tubes can be taken care of and speaker repaired or replaced. The radio is seen as a rare antique by the owner. People not collecting radios don't realize there are more out there. Fifty dollars may be a fair price for a Bremer-Tully?

Norm

:Yes, it seems that many "junque" mall vendors have an unrealistic view of the value of old radios. I guess they get the notion that if it's old and unusual, they must be sitting on a goldmine.
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:A local mall has had an early (c. 1928) Bremer-Tully console for sale for at least two years. It's in poor shape - speaker cone completely gone, some missing tubes, and the tuning leaves clash. They are asking $199.
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:I don't think anybody would pay that kind of money for it as a radio. Maybe a liquor cabinet?
:Doug

We live near Adamstown, Pa-one of those 'antiques capitals on the northeast' type places. But at least here, the antique market is really taking a hit. The economy is a factor, but most dealers say that they just aren't getting any young customers.

I just helped a friend set up a booth at a more upscale antique mall, and his rent is about $300 a month. He and his fellow dealers seem to make just over that each month.

My antique sojourns of late have also taken on a darker tone; and while I see plenty of customers, I see none carrying any purchases, and very few even stopping to look at any of the items. Most just seem to take it as a fun little museum trip. It can be sad to see how bad business is, but will I be paying $100 dollars for that AA5 emerson with the cracked plastic and missing knobs? Probably not...

wade

:Bremer-Tully tuners might have pot metal disease? Some have a plastic strip on each side of tuners. Playing around with these strips sometimes makes tuners usable.
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:Missing tubes can be taken care of and speaker repaired or replaced. The radio is seen as a rare antique by the owner. People not collecting radios don't realize there are more out there. Fifty dollars may be a fair price for a Bremer-Tully?
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::Yes, it seems that many "junque" mall vendors have an unrealistic view of the value of old radios. I guess they get the notion that if it's old and unusual, they must be sitting on a goldmine.
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::A local mall has had an early (c. 1928) Bremer-Tully console for sale for at least two years. It's in poor shape - speaker cone completely gone, some missing tubes, and the tuning leaves clash. They are asking $199.
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::I don't think anybody would pay that kind of money for it as a radio. Maybe a liquor cabinet?
::Doug