Antique Radio Restoration Page

Dave's Antique Radio & TV Restorations
P. O. Box 285
Liverpool, NY 13088-0285
dave2@dreamscape.com
dave2@tubesandtransistorsandmore.com

Antique Radio Restoration Information Page

Usually if an antique radio doesn't play or just hums when you plug it in and turn it on, it probably needs a new set of paper and filter capacitors. That, in 99% of all cases brings the antique radio back to life with "Better than New" performance.

I hope that you choose me to restore your Antique Radios.

This is how I calculate the price of a restoration:

Restoration Estimate:
The restoration cost is calculated from the number of paper and filter capacitors in an antique radio. I count the number of paper and filter capacitors and multiply by 10 for low voltage sets (160 v filter capacitors) and 15 for sets with higher voltage filter capacitors. The resulting number is the cost of the restoration in dollars. This does not include sales tax, or return shipping.
The number of capacitors sets the cost of the restoration. Installing other parts may not necessarliy add to the cost of a restoration because this is a flat rate.

This is one of 3 ways to price a radio restoration. In addion I have table radio specials.

There's a link to some examples below of how I price a restoration.

I charge $200 + return shipping to electronically restore a Zenith Transoceanic, like the one pictured to the right.

Please see my FAQ page or contact me for more details about Antique Radio Restorations.

I only need the chassis and speaker (and wave magnet for Transoceanics and other Zenith Radios, or antenna, if any on other radios).

I do not restore cabinets, however I can clean and shine plastic cabinets at no additional labor cost.

If this is a radio/phono and you want the changer repaired please send that too. If there is just a tone arm and turntable and no changer, just send the idler and cartridge. I can have them rebuilt.

Restoration prices vary, however, it has been my experience that if all a set needs is capacitors (which is in most cases): a large set, like a cathedral, with a power transformer if it is in good condition, usually runs under $300.00 + ship to restore.

A small 5-6 tube AC-DC set with no power transformer usually runs under $100.00 + ship to restore.

Please see my FAQ page for more information.

Please take a look at a few examples of how I come up with a price.

Information about Antique TV restorations can be found on my Antique TV restoration page.

Another picture of a radio found on the web.

Please package well. Please use plenty of bubble wrap, plenty of packaging peanuts and a heavy (double wall) shipping box. Its even better to put a box in a box. I have to use the same packaging to send your antique radio back to you. I cannot continue to buy new cartons and packaging materials for everyone who sends me an antique radio to restore. There are just too many now. So please package well.

If you have a small table radio that needs to be electronically restored, please look here for my:
All American 5 and 6 Tube Radio Restoration Specials.

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