Antique Radio - Valuation

Valuation

In terms of financial valuation:

• Catalin plastic radios and high end console radios sell at the top of the market.
• Cathedrals, tombstones and large table tops are midrange
• wood/bakelite table tops are in the lower mass production bracket and often sell for less than $40 each, although collectible sets (Such as the DAC90, made by Bush Radio in Britain) often sell for much more.
• The valuation of 1920s and 1930s sets depends primarily on condition and appearance. Well presented breadboard sets command a high price tag, but tatty or uninspiring samples don't. Although fairly rare, the difficulties in using such sets affect their sale value.