Where to Buy and Sell Antique Radios

How much fun is this? Antique radios. "I remember that one" doesn't that make you feel old? My husband loves antique clocks and radios. He loves the nostalgia, the memories each one evokes in him. But then, isn't that why vintage items are so collectable? We all love the nostalgia that these items bring. The special feelings and memories we get. Memories that perhaps make you feel young again. Even if for a fleeting moment.

Antique radios are in a special category. These are a few of my favorite sites; both for the information and the products they offer.

Antique Radios -The Collectors Resource

This is a great source of information.

This website is an endless source of information. They have a Forum, for questions and answers. They have a Resource section that lists hundreds of sites for information. There are tons of historical articles in the features section. There is a cool photo gallery, a list of Antique Radio Clubs for the really serious radio collector. They have a classified section for both buying and selling antique radios. One of the coolest features of this site, I think, is the Vintage Radio program section. Here you can listen to radio shows from the Golden Age. A very helpful feature on this site is the buyer's guide. Select the manufacturer and enter the model number for the current value of your antique radio. Buy or sell at the correct price.

ANTIQUE RADIOS RESTORED BY BOB HOLMBERG

Lakeland, Florida

Bob says he has been selling antique radios since before WWII. He has for sale, a great selection of radios. $245.00 + Shipping Costs will buy you a 1950s Guild Handcraft Telephone Radio Replica. It is listed as Item #99, and described as a 5 Tube Set that was manufactured in California sometimes in the 1950s. The cabinet is a lovely, light colored wood cabinet. You can see it here and review the additional details of the antique radio.

Bob also has listed on his site, a 1955 Star Lite Radio, which is listed as Item #151. He describes it as a 5 Tube, Broadcast Only radio with a built-in BC antenna with an external antenna connection. He says it is fully restored & works fine and he will sell it to you for $110.00 + Shipping Costs. You can see this radio here and review the additional details of the antique clock.

You can contact Bob Holmberg at radiola@kidbiz.com

The Knightsbridge Antique Mall

42305 7 Mile Rd, Northville, Michigan, 48167
248-344-7200Knightsbridge is a local shop here in Michigan that caters to the antique radio collector. They identify antique radios as "radios of 50 years age or more ...generally manufactured using valves although some of the very early examples of transistor radios are also regarded as antique." They do not have a website and their inventory varies based on merchandise availability. You can reach tem via telephone or mail with any questions.