Deco Sentinel 284 NI Sand w/ White Catalin Tube Radio Start Price USD 1,495.00 Current Price USD 1,495.00 Time Left 18 days 11 hours 15 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, October 28, 2008 End Time Monday, January 26, 2009 Location Toledo, Ohio See more about 'Deco Sentinel 284 NI Sand w/ White Catalin Tube Radio' Description *Please read full description before placing your bid*  Offered for your consideration is a Deco Sentinel 284 NI  Sand w/  White/Alabaster Catalin Tube Radio made circa 1945.  Just the way this came from the factory, here is a stunning marbleized sand Sentinel Wavy Grille catalin radio with alabaster trim.  No cracks, chips, nicks, dings, scratches, tube burns, or repairs, this is a gorgeous example of this car bumper style design,  reminiscent of the cars of the late 1940's and 1950's. Electronically restored and playing well all across the dial. The dial glass is a perfect replacement. I have hand refinished the cabinet and trim to its original color to display the marbleization expertly.  This was done completely by hand with no machine sanding. A stunning contrast! If you are looking for an affordable and handsome addition to your collection, please consider this beauty offered at no reserve.  Please email me with any questions. I have several other art deco radios listed . There is something for everyone and most are offered at no reserve, so be sure to view my other auctions.    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- Sentinel   MODEL- #284NI, "Wavy Grille"   YEAR- 1945   CASE MATERIAL- Catalin, the Gem of Plastics   SIZE- 11” W x 7 1/2” H x 6  1/8” D   CONDITION- This radio is in excellent condition containing no cracks, chips, nicks, dings, deep scratches, repairs, or tube burns, now or in the past. The alabaster catalin grill and  knobs are factory original.   The grill cloth is in excellent condition and is also factory original.   This radio retains it original back.   The glass dial scale is a perfect replacement.  The polishing  was done completely by hand with no machine sanding. 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!