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Frequently Asked Questions


  •  Q. I have an old radio, What is it worth?

  •  A. A table from the Radiocraft site can be found here  
  •  Q. I have just one old radio. I am not a specialist. How can I clean it?

  •  A. Get a glass bottle, mix 1/3 Linseed oil, 1/3 GENUINE turpentine, 1/3 Vinegar. Add a teaspoon of sugar, shake well. Pour some of the mix on a rag and polish your radio. Wipe off excess with a clean rag. Be amazed . Finish off with beeswax. (works on bakelite too)
  •  Q. I have a part you need, will you swap it for the part I need?

  •  A. Most Probably
  •  Q. Are the radios in the gallery for sale?

  •  A. No. Only the ones in the 'For Sale' section. Due to lack of space I only keep my 'Top 50' favourites
  •  Q. I don't know how to fix the fault, what can I do?

  •  A. Have a look in the discussion forums here

  •  Q. Can you repair my radio for me?

  •  A. Possibly
  •  Q. Is that all the stock you have?

  •  A. No! This is a hobby and I don't have time to list everything.
  •  Q. Why are some of the radios for sale so tatty?

  •  A. They are donor sets for parts. They are cheap and usually working.
  •  Q. Why have you got radios in the gallery that don't work?

  •  A. I want the exact part to complete the project. Perhaps a visitor will have that part and let me know.
  •  Q. Why don't you put prices on everything?

  •  A. It would take too long. I price by batch then round prices down to books of stamps or a five pound note etc.
  •  Q. How do I pay for the bits?

  •  A. Up to £5.00, in 1st class postage stamps.£5.00-£30.00, I request disguised cash by recorded post, This is to keep my bank happy, they want to charge me if I have too many cheques. Over £30.00 Personal cheque.
  •  Q. What if I am outside the UK?

  •  A. I will accept $US, or €uros Banknotes. NO COIN!. You must send by recorded post!

    The following countries Post Offices provide GBP cheques:- France,Spain,S.Korea. There may be more..

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