Antique Radio Charlotte - Friday's Flea Market Highlights

[@LarryDeSilva64]

A lot of really nice old radios I have not seen around here in years. Thanks for sharing

[@RestoreOldRadios]

+LUCKYLARRY Very nice for sure. It's always a pleasure to see these old... Thanks for watching. Best, Don

[@Radiowild]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I enjoyed watching it! RW

[@RestoreOldRadios]

+Radio wild RW - You are welcome. I wish I had been able to stay longer, but had a personal issue that made my stay short. There were many other items that deserved to be shown, but time just didn't permit. Thanks again. Best, Don

[@michaelswindal428]

What a cool show; wish my town had one of those. Looks like there were some nice pieces of vintage test gear, too. Thanks for the great video.

[@RestoreOldRadios]

+Michael Swindal Glad you enjoyed it Michael. It's a great show for sure. Wish I'd had more time to take all of it in. Best, Don

[@TheRadioShop]

Wow Thanks Don for the walk along with you, Was almost like being there! Really nice collection of vintage radios. Would love to go to one. At the end that looked like boards with radio components on them. Thought about doing something like that as a teaching point. Thanks Don.

[@RestoreOldRadios]

+The Radio Shop Those teaching boards were amazing. I would love to have one of them myself. You should build one. Best, Don

[@tectalabyss]

Thank you Don. Will they hold another one there this year ?. If able I would like to go. All my best. Bobby

[@RestoreOldRadios]

+Bobby Tectalabyss Hi Bobby - the Charlotte meet is every March and last 3 days (Thu - Sun) You gotta go to the 2018 event for sure, you won't be disappointed. Best, Don

[@philipchandler330]

I'm from Rock Hill and would love to attend the next one of these,, do you have a website or email list I can get on?

[@RestoreOldRadios]

+Philip Chandler Hi Philip - here's a link to the web page with more info. You'll really enjoy yourself. cc-awa.club Best, Don

[@jimdukarich1692]

Hi Don, just an amazing amount of stuff. I wonder if you bought anything. Jim PS I think this is one of the last of your videos that I had not seen yet.

[@RestoreOldRadios]

Jim, I don’t recall for sure, but I’m betting I left with something in my truck. LOL Thank you again for watching my content and taking time to reach out along the way, I really appreciate it. All the best. Don

[@TerryMcKean]

04:51 That set caught my attention, in addition to the Philco 90 earlier... I like that console's oval cabinet style.. very nice.

[@eduinmartinez2519]

Hola soy de guadalajara mexico y me gustaria saber la proxima fecha de este evento y en que parte es. Gracias y felicidades buen video

[@dennisqwertyuiop]

nice Flea Market I have one coming up april 9th but last tuesday had a total knee replacement so I cant drive thank you for sharing all the stuff

[@RestoreOldRadios]

+DENNIS N Wow, I hope your knee heals quickly. I have a friend that just had one replaced too and he feels better now than he has in years. Best, Don

[@AntiqueRadios]

Nice radios at decent prices I wouldn't mind getting. Thanks for posting.

[@RestoreOldRadios]

+AntiqueRadios There were some real beauties there for sure. My collecting days have come to an end, (almost) but it sure doesn't hurt to view them over and over. Thanks for watching. Best, Don

[@cjc363636]

Awesome video! Discovered your channel a week ago with the restoration of the Chanticleer. I have a question about the flea market at the Conference.... Is everything sold in auction format, or can one purchase at the flea market directly? Thanks for the video. Loved the 20s era especially, and I'll try to get to Valdese this summer. -CJ Carpenter

[@RestoreOldRadios]

+CJ Carpenter Thank you for watching the Chanticleer project. It's one of my favorite radios in my collection, not only for the cabinet design, but the effort it took to bring it back to a better state. The flea market (direct purchase) started on Friday at 8 am and typically winds down by noon as folks move items to a auction setting. The flea market is open the following Saturday morning too until mid morning before folks leave out for home. The event is every March. It's a blast to attend. When I lived in Charlotte, I attended every year with the exception of a few. Best, Don

[@cjc363636]

Cool, thanks for the info! Hopefully, I'll make it next year! I work in Charlotte and live in Gaston.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

Well, I know where I will be spending a day in the future !! Antiques that WORK is what fascinates me. wow. QUES: I'm new to Charlotte area, where is this flea mkt??

[@albertkoon9743]

Can any body to tell me where the Flea Market is? Thank you

[@RestoreOldRadios]

Albert - the event is annual and held in Charlotte, NC. The web page: cc-awa.club Best, Don

[@johnpallas4621]

Which is the country/city that market take place?

[@RestoreOldRadios]

John - this was held in the US, Charlotte, NC. It’s an annual event with the exception of this year, which of course was cancelled due to COVID... Additional info here: cc-awa.club/arc Thanks for watching. Best, Don

[@nguyenkhacvu3600]

Hello Don, My name is Vu, watching your video in the flea market is great, I wish someday be set foot to see and admire it, actually in Viet Nam also flea market but not I like those radios and cassettes, looking forward to buying or ordering from you one day. Nice to meet you.

[@steelcity321pb6]

Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant! What more could I say Don? Regards, Phil.

[@RestoreOldRadios]

+SteelCity321PB Thank you Phil. There were some special radios on display for sure and many more that I didn't get to video due to a personal issue that cut my stay short by hours. Best, Don

[@TerryMcKean]

0:54 Those Philco model 90's sure have a beautiful presence.

[@TerryMcKean]

That flea market is awesome... totally kid-in-a-candy-store there. :-)

[@THOMMGB]

Don, Well.... did you have a weak moment and buy something? There's a pretty nice selection there. Something for everyone. Regards, Tom

[@RestoreOldRadios]

+THOMMGB Well, I did break down and buy a wooden topless Silvertone from ~1930. I was hoping to be paid to take it home, but gave $10 for it, which seemed fair. Hope to show it off in a future video. It was fun, but couldn't stay long due a personal issue. I sure hope to attend next year and spend more time enjoying the meet. Best, Don

[@iamrichrocker]

Don..how did you feel bout pricing? saw some real beauties..and some nice looking restored radios..and quite a few reel to reels...bet you had a hard time saying no..lol...

[@RestoreOldRadios]

+iamrichrocker Hi Rich - the pricing overall was fair; however, there are always things priced higher than I'm willing to pay. Many great items and not enough time to take it all in. Hope all is well with you. Best, Don

[@50sTransistorRadios]

There were some real interesting things for sale at that swap meet. I would have been checking the price tags on those wall mount teaching radios and that huge spark coil if I had been there.

[@RestoreOldRadios]

+50sTransistorRadios Those teaching radios were not for sale, or least that's what I was told by the gentleman parked next to him as the owner had stepped away and time didn't allow me to stop back by. They caught my eye too. I missed the spark coil. LOL It was a great show, but I only had a few hours to enjoy before traveling back home. Best, Don

[@cdcVintage]

I love these! I just uploaded a short video explaining how I restored my 1933 Majestic with before and after pics.

[@RestoreOldRadios]

I definitely check out your video. Thanks for reaching out and letting me know. All the best. Don

[@nor4277]

Ca. Needs one of these radio flea markets

[@Antno]

I would love to go there that would be AMAZING I think I saw over 100 radios and test gear I would like

[@RestoreOldRadios]

The event is every March. If you’re close to Charlotte, NC it would be a great experience. Check out: cc-awa.club/arc Best, Don

[@seanneverett9068]

Where was this

[@stanleybadams]

Love the old image orthicon your camera stopped on

[@RestoreOldRadios]

Thank you. Best, Don

[@VintageElectronicsGeek]

Didn't see to many "next projects" in there for you! :) ~Jack, VEG

[@RestoreOldRadios]

+Vintage Electronics Geek I walked away with an injured Silvertone from ~1930. I had to sneak it in the garage. LOL Best, Don

[@luisantoniomarrega1120]

Essa é uma feira fantástica! Rio de Janeiro RJ Brazil

[@ncautoman57]

In my State..Thanks for sharing.

[@RestoreOldRadios]

+ncautoman57 You are welcome. It's every March in Charlotte. Hope you join in on the fun in the future. Best, Don

[@stanleybadams]

Tnxs, mom was from Gastonia

[@zachtownsend1]

A nice sale, the Russian VEF shown at the 51 second mark I have been looking for, for a long time.

[@RestoreOldRadios]

+zachtownsend1 I had to go back to 51 seconds and see the radio you noted. Is it a rare find? Best, Don

[@zachtownsend1]

It's not a rare find in Russia I imagine, many were made. However, in the U.S. I would say so. It dates from the end of WW 2 till 1950. Its name is VEF Super M557. The one in the video has the wrong grill cloth and has been repainted. Also, like many Russian sets it has a variable transformer, so a good chance it may work on U.S. a.c., but I would never let it run unattended. Thanks Zach

[@zachtownsend1]

radionostalgia.club/Articles/RadioBaltika/VEFSuperM557.html

[@umajunkcollector]

neat little reelers there, perhaps Webcor I gotta avoid such places, or the repo man gonna get mama's little car, lol

[@RestoreOldRadios]

+umajunkcollector Sorry for the belated response Don. I hear you on the... Hope y'all are still enjoying the new ride. Thanks for watching. Best, Don

[@luisantoniomarrega1120]

Assisti o vídeo outra vez. Rio de Janeiro RJ

[@nor4277]

Show the prices slower next time please

[@RestoreOldRadios]

Thanks for your feedback Ron, I sure will. Best, Don

[@JohnSmith-eo5sp]

Some look like restorations, others look like reconstructions with modern veneers - -?

[@RestoreOldRadios]

John, you’ll see both at the radio meets. A lot of fixer uppers and others restored ready to play vintage radios and alike. Best, Don

[@ponyboymidnight]

Saw many a set which suits my fancy!

[@RestoreOldRadios]

+Forceps Me too. Glad you enjoyed it. Best, Don