2019 ARCI Antique Radio club collectors Auction Chicago IL event

Maria and attended 91st time) this years Radio fest hosted by the antique radio club of Illinois. It was a 2 day event at the Medinah Shriners center in Addison, IL. We had a great time. Weather was perfect. Not a big fan of the crazy traffic and toll roads, however we made it thru. 1st night was the auction. I sneaked in a glass of wine via the D-Lab glass, no questions asked. Loved seeing the vintage equipment. Big money was being exchanged. Great to see that there is still value in this hobby. I was told that attendance is dwindling. I guess that is to be expected. Just remember, these were not just radios, but pieces of art that would really look nice in your family room! I am working on the main swap meet video. Hope you enjoy this presentation. Radio shows are coming to an end soon, so I will be getting back into the repairs. I cant afford these nice pieces, but they are nice eye candy huh?

[@mikesmuseum]

Lol, that freakn' wine glass! 🍷

[@onemanswrld]

Wow....works of art....have never seen such a roomful of beautiful vintage electronics......great video.....thanks.

[@mikesmuseum]

If I went to this, I'd go broke in a heartbeat. I'd have to live under a bridge, surrounded by all the wonderful crap I just bought. I'd be poor as a church mouse but I'd be one happy mf. Incredible stuff!

[@rciancia]

Very very very cool gear and thank god Marcia was there to hold you back. I have to give credit to the auctioneer.. that man never came up for air..... looks like a great event Terry, thanks for sharing !!!!!!

[@d-labelectronics]

Yes Sir, that auctioneer rocked it! We had a great time. Will go back next year

[@angelsmith1761]

That wild spiral thing on top of that tv set was during many years or decades, a very common VHF indoor Antenna in Australia that usually came when you purchase a tv set for your living room. Works better than a pair of rabbits ears and less complicated to ajust ! Also when UHF tv arrived very late in Australia.these folded spiral VHF dipole Antennas gave great reception if you would point the Antenna not horizontally but diagonal to the UHF stations .they are very broadband. Great for FM radio too! The only tv sets that usually used rabbit ears where the portable small bedroom sets. Not wild for us Aussies, but as common as slice bread mate.

[@jandejong6498]

I do like the vintage radio`s, but i am not able to do the repairs! (lol). Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@elkabong6429]

How the lovely Marsha puts up with your shenanigans is anyone's guess, Terry! Great vid with some great gear. Thanks as always for bringing us along!

[@timka880057]

Enjoyed the video, allot of nice things.

[@roguethistle]

I wanted to go to this but had a previous trip planned. There were a lot of radios you do not see in Indianapolis, Indiana. You did a very good job of filming the radios in your video (nice slow speed of showing radios. I also saw your video of the radios in the parking lot. You are learning a lot about the different makes of radios. Maybe next time I can go.

[@bigguyprepper]

someone who knows what a ZPM is and is one of my favorite subscriptions... its what we call a win win!

[@Nirky]

"Look at that jobber!" Priceless.

[@willrobbinson]

sooo many great buys wish i was there , so many nice receivers & beautiful tubes for sale shame wee dont have that variety down in aus

[@gavinwb1]

Nice to meet you there as you were filming the swap meet on Saturday! I bought the Airline movie dial at the swap meet at 11:30 in your video (the seller bought it at the auction and flipped it).

[@shorty332]

I have that General Television and Radio but the wood model.

[@barryethridge568]

Thanks for posting this. I wish you had posted the flea market as well.

[@TheRadioShop]

Cool show! ZPM, you rock D-Lab.

[@d-labelectronics]

Thanks man, Marcia and I considered that a mini vacation. Cool sights/great food/nice hotel/of course wine!

[@jamesbrill5896]

yes, that was the original box for the Sparton. SPARks withingTON.

[@user-wk6gr1cs3o]

Very excellent I specialize in radio maintenance and radio making

[@renegade44040]

Hey Terry, let's see that wine glass again. Sold 150:00 to the man with the wine glass in his hand.🤣

[@johnstone7697]

You say you were told "attendance is dwindling"? I have to ask....who told you that? Someone in authority, or someone with an opinion? What statistics did they have to back it up? As I posted below, this auction totally shattered the record for sales of any auction in the club's history. And attendance at the flea market was at least as strong as, if not stronger than last year. I'm a former president of the club and a member of the board of directors, so I have a bit more insight than most on how these events are doing.

[@djfrank59]

The people who mentioned this to me were just attendees. I wasn't there myself, so I can't confirm anything. It's based on hearsay. I'm actually going to make plans to attend next year.

[@billgueltig6136]

11:17 -black and green “General Television “ Catalin radio. General Television produced generic radios from 1932 or 33 through 1947 or 48. Most were house branded jobber sets. This radio is an example of how a generic design using a beautiful material -catalin - produced a radio that is highly desirable today

[@evananderson8452]

THanks for posting this video. That Green and black radio was pretty. That RCA backlit sign was excellent. I love Solid State. Longer lasting than tubes and the same power in a smaller space. That reel to reel. All of this stuff, or most, we will never see again. You and your wife are funny. Great Video Were the singers using the Antique Amps?

[@sniper3dMod]

I have 3 Stoner Sideband items listed on eBay and am wondering if anyone knows how to test the OSC-40. I am not familiar with Ham radio anything.

[@joeschlotthauer840]

6:55 was the best... 12:38 was cool too...

[@DeadKoby]

The Cordovox is an Accordion amp/Organ tone generator. I did one on my channel.

[@Bigjoedo66]

Rough up your straw hat and you could be the cobbler, LOL

[@Joetechlincolns]

😂😂😂

[@ZenithClarity]

So much radio porn here i feel sticky.

[@lDotley]

@ZenithClarity1969,... I know exactly what you're talking about and I agree with you. I was there and got to witness some of that first hand.

[@8xlaxx]

Something sold for $2600 at 14:30, nice.

[@djfrank59]

This is a great radio fest. I've been wanting to get out there for a few years, but can't catch a break and get away from the shop. I'm 3 months behind in repairs :( It's sad to hear that attendance is down. The club needs some new membership.

[@johnstone7697]

FYI, that auction totaled over $46,000 dollars....shattering the club record. The auction was purposely cut back because it ran way too long in previous years and there was too much junk going into it. So we capped it at 8 lots per seller and 260 lots total. Still, it went over 4-1/2 hours. The swap meet attendance was better this year than last. The club is doing quite well, despite the fact that the membership is aging. Young people just don't seem to be interested.

[@bnghjtyu767]

Sx88!!!!

[@gman917]

LUXMAN is considered to be the Mcintosh stereo receiver of japan

[@drtidrow]

1:48 1920s vintage tubes?

[@yorktown7395]

How cool would it be to see Terry fix up a vintage TV?

[@d-labelectronics]

I used to work on the tube TV's back in the early 80's. Now so many projects. Check out BandersonTV fro those vids. I met him at this event. Cool guy! kzbin.info

[@nor4277]

I would love to own the g.e. Clock.it's so amazing .,I take donations .mostly I wish we had a place like this to shop for vintage radios.and equipment .I don't get around.as much as I use to .my friend and.I.went to a swap meet sat. not one vintage item.of anything ,no old radios or test equipment nothing .you figure I love in one.of ca.oldest cities ,there would be something vintage In Riverside,ca.If anyone.no,s of anything or any place close To Riverside,ca.please let me no .

[@Theoobovril]

Terry, how much did that Ekco radio sell for...any idea ??

[@d-labelectronics]

Sorry man, no idea

[@drtidrow]

30:30 the wife ends up with all the money anyway, right? ;-)

[@grhinson]

He can afford wine but not radios...