Garod Commander Maroon/Butterscotch Catalin Tube Radio Start Price USD 1,195.00 Current Price USD 1,195.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, November 27, 2008 End Time Saturday, December 27, 2008 Location Toledo, Ohio See more about 'Garod Commander Maroon/Butterscotch Catalin Tube Radio' Description *Please read full description before placing your bid* Offered for your consideration is a vibrant Maroon Garod "Commander" with Butterscotch trim, model # 6AU1 catalin/bakelite tube radio made circa 1945 in Brooklyn, NY.  John Sideli in his book Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930's & 1940's states, "A sleek and beautiful radio that combines the design features of several earlier models in a very cohesive and successful manner. I think these are among the sharpest radios ever made." This example is in pristine condition having no chips, nicks, dings, scratches, repairs, or tube burns.  There is one very tight screwhole stressline on the bottom of the radio at the rear edge.  This Garod has been professionally hand polished and displays a rich warm patina only achieved after 60 years of oxidation.   All parts are factory original catalin (drop handle, wrap-around grille, knobs, plastic dial scale) ,  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 condition catalin, character, cobalt blue mirrored, themed, and wood mantle/table top classic radios I have listed.   All are offered with no reserve and with the "make offer" option, so don't be SHY!!!    Please email me with any questions. 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 AND CLOCKS, 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 chips, nicks, dings, deep scratches, repairs, or tube burns, now or in the past.  There is one tight screwhole stressline on the bottom at extreme rear edge.  Does not show when on display and certainly does not detract from the beauty this sleek radio exudes!   The knobs, grill, and handle are factory original butterscotch catalin with a nice even patina.  The plastic dial scale, bottom label and cardboard back are also factory original in excellent condition.  The cabinet has been hand polished with a little Novus #2.   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!