Garod 6AU1 Commander Butterscotch Catalin Tube Radio Start Price USD 1,095.00 Current Price USD 1,095.00 Time Left 18 days 16 hours 55 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 'Garod 6AU1 Commander Butterscotch Catalin Tube Radio' Description *Please read full description before placing your bid* Offered for your consideration is an Garod  #6AU1 "Commander" Butterscotch Catalin Tube Radio made circa 1945.  Pristine condition having no major cracks, chips, nicks, dings, scratches, repairs, or tube burns.   This Garod has been professionally hand polished with Novus #2.   Stunning Butterscotch patina on the cabinet with matching original trim.   Only blemish to mention on this 63 year old radio is a small chip on the backside of the grill shown in the top view on the left side.  A small shallow flake surrounding the screwhole there that affixes the grill to the cabinet must have chipped off.  Not visible when on display and in no way detracts from the overall beauty this radio exudes!   All parts are factory original catalin , the chassis is electronically restored and playing well all across the dial.  If you are looking for a handsome addition to your collection, please consider this beauty or one of over 100 other choice catalins, cobalt blue mirroed Sparton, character (Hopalong Cassidy), Themed (New York Worlds Fair), bakelite, and distinctive wood radios I have listed .  Please email me with any questions.  SEE FULL CONDITION REPORT BELOW.   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- Garod   MODEL- 6AU1 "Commander"   YEAR- 1945   CASE MATERIAL- Catalin, the Gem of Plastics   SIZE- 11” W x  6 3/4” H x 6 1/8” D   CONDITION- This radio is in excellent condition containing no major cracks, chips, nicks, dings, deep scratches, repairs, or tube burns, now or in the past.  Tiny shallow flake missing on the backside of the grill in the upper left corner as shown in the top view picture.  The knobs, grill, and handle are factory original catalin.  The dial scale and cardboard back are also factory original in excellent condition.  The cabinet has been hand polished with a little Novus #2.   Original labels still present on the bottom.  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!