Deco Fada Temple White/Red Catalin Bakelite Tube Radio Start Price USD 1,295.00 Current Price USD 1,295.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, October 30, 2008 End Time Friday, December 12, 2008 Location Toledo, Ohio See more about 'Deco Fada Temple White/Red Catalin Bakelite Tube Radio' Description *Please read full description before placing your bid* Offered for your consideration is a Stunning  Deco Fada Model # 652 "Temple" Alabaster with Cherry Red  trim Catalin Tube Radio made circa 1945 in New York.  This radio is in excellent  condition containing  no major cracks, chips, nicks, dings, deep scratches, or repairs.  Only blemish I can find is a tight small stressline on the bottom left foot rail as shown in the pictures.  The radio displays the mildest of heat marks on the top as shown in the picture, a natural blemish occuring from normal use.   It retains its factory original red Catalin fluted knobs, racetrack bezel, grille cloth and chassis.  The glass dial scale is factory original and in excellent condition.  The chassis is clean and complete and currently playing well, I was able to pick up 3-4 stations.  Classic lines make this a distinctive addition to your art deco office or home decor.   If you are looking for a handsome addition to your collection, please consider this beauty or one of over 50 other mirrored, bakelite, chrome, and other choice catalin radios  and deco clocks I have listed currently from a recent collection I purchased.  There is something for everyone in every price range, so be sure to bookmark my eBay Store.    Please email me with any questions. Be sure to view my other auctions as most are offered with no reserve. PLEASE VIEW MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR MORE ART DECO BAKELITE AND CATALIN MID CENTURY VINTAGE VACUUM TUBE RADIOS, FACTORY ORIGINAL PARTS AND QUALITY REPRODUCTION PARTS FOR MANY OLD RADIOS. I HAVE BEEN SELLING ON EBAY FOR TEN YEARS HAVING BEEN INVOLVED IN OVER 5000 TRANSACTIONS. I GUARANTEE EVERYTHING I SELL AND ALWAYS HAVE TO BE AS DESCRIBED OR YOUR MONEY BACK! BID WITH CONFIDENCE, BECAUSE YOUR SATISFACTION IS GUARANTEED! COMMENT- Please read the entire description and view the pictures. This will help you fully understand the item you are bidding on.   MAKE- Fada   MODEL- #652 "Temple"   YEAR- 1945   CASE MATERIAL- Catalin, the Gem of Plastics   SIZE- 11” W x  6  5/8 ” H x 5  1/2” D   CONDITION- This radio is in excellent condition only containing one small brown stressline on the front lower left corner footrail(as shown in pictures).   There are no other chips, nicks, dings, deep scratches, or repairs, now or in the past. The red fluted knobs and racetrack oval bezel are factory original catalin and have no damage. The grill cloth is factory original with little to no fading.  The cabinet has been refinished by hand with no machine sanding to display the true alabaster color as when sold new just after World War II.   It was then wiped down with some Novus 2 Plastic Polish and is ready to be displayed, played, and enjoyed!!!   No cosmetic restoration/repair was necessary.   CHASSIS/PLAYING CONDITION-The chassis is clean, complete, and I was able to pick up 3-4 stations that were clear. As a reminder, these vintage catalin radios are not recommended for everyday use, nor should they be played for extended periods of time as that could cause tube burns to the cabinet.   BID WITH CONFIDENCE AS ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AS DESCRIBED. Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed and has been for the past ten years of selling on eBay. If you are unhappy with your purchase for any reason, you may return it within five days for a full refund of your purchase price. The five-day period will be determined by the USPS Delivery Confirmation date. The buyer is responsible for all shipping charges. You must contact us by e-mail within the five-day period. See our eBay About Me page!! PLEASE READ Please make sure you know exactly what you are bidding on before you place your bid! I always honestly describe the cosmetic and mechanical condition of these radios. If you have any further questions after reading the description and viewing the pictures please email me prior to bidding. Be sure to check out my other auctions for more great art deco radios and other collectibles! BID RESTRICTIONS If any bid retractions or cancellations occur (bid retractions and cancellations can artificially manipulate the selling price) we reserve the right to void the sale. If you have zero feedback or excessive negatives, please contact us prior to bidding so that we may verify you as an honest bidder, otherwise we reserve the right to cancel your bid. SHIPPING INFORMATION I normally ship by the U.S. Postal Service and I use Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation and Insurance. BUYER PAYS ALL SHIPPING CHARGESPriority Mail shipping is contingent upon weight of the package, but it usually runs $20-$30 total for a single radio.We will normally ship your item within 48 hours of your payment clearing! INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING INFORMATION We will determine the international shipping costs after the sale and the country is determined. PAYMENT INFORMATION All payments must be in US dollars. I accept PayPal, check, money order, and credit cards. Any and all refunds will be in US dollars for the purchase price only, so when bidding internationally please take this into account. Sorry, but I do not accept escrow. Place a Bid!