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March 30, 2009

Sanyo RP-8880 Multiband Radio Bidding on eBay

Paul has apprised us of this very appealing Sanyo RP-8880 multiband radio. Starting bid is $20.

Posted at 08:16 PM in Radio Lovers Can't Be Cured | Permalink

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It's the perfect 80's radio design in a number of ways, isn't it? I first saw the RP-8880 on a yahoo group devoted to the Grundig Satellit 750. Some of the design cues, especially the details on the MW antenna, look too similar to be coincidental.

A year ago, I might have bid, but I am having a little indigestion with some recent radio purchases, and perhaps a renewed appreciation for the benefits of digital tuning.

Posted by: Mike W. | March 30, 2009 at 08:34 PM

It's nice. I wonder what it sold for when it was new?

Posted by: Angelo | March 30, 2009 at 08:41 PM

I have a lot of indigestion with a lot of my misguided radio purchases. Dyspepsia does not become a radio nut.

Posted by: Jeffrey McMahon | March 30, 2009 at 09:55 PM

The internet: the pre-eminent modern fidgeting/frittering.
Ebay perusal and web browsing in general I find horribly nerve-wracking activities. I never feel truly relaxed in front of a monitor: flushed ears, constant low-level bilious anxiety. (I do truly and completely relax with a good book.) Is this just me? I suspect there's something generational about it (Oldies like me certainly didn't grow up with it).

Posted by: stetsi | March 31, 2009 at 02:33 AM

Stetsi, IMO nothing else covers a subject as well as a good book.

Reading snippets on the internet is fine but doesn't have the same depth to it.

Personally, I am generally comfortable while browsing the internet but sometimes feel anxiety about the security risks.

Posted by: Mike W. | March 31, 2009 at 05:44 AM

My usual warning-wouldn't take it at any cost!

http://toolhaus.org/cgi-bin/negs?User=radios-n-stuff&Dirn=Received+by;v=os1

Posted by: dorpmuller | March 31, 2009 at 08:39 AM

Thanks for the warning.

Posted by: Jeffrey McMahon | March 31, 2009 at 09:07 AM

On the other hand, on the list of life's little soothers - falling asleep at night to one of these lovely old radios on low volume.

Posted by: stetsi | March 31, 2009 at 12:40 PM

on the other hand,we have to admired it ,because it is still capable of blazing energy revealing strength and beatty ...what an overwhelming impression???

Posted by: georgioskoroneos | March 31, 2009 at 01:25 PM

from the photo it is very exciting and all very splendid,but it is more than i can digest at a price which at this moment ultimately could not pay...just need time to reorganize,after all ,i was the one with the new in box rf b65,remember?

Posted by: georgioskoroneos | March 31, 2009 at 01:40 PM

More pictures here:
http://hkradioer.googlepages.com/rp8880

Posted by: Huesby | March 31, 2009 at 05:30 PM

Some comments here:
http://www.childhoodradios.com/board/board_topic/334481/25155.htm

Posted by: Huesby | March 31, 2009 at 05:37 PM

Huesby: I guess the comments tell the story. A story of poorly built junk that is. Wow.

Posted by: Angelo | March 31, 2009 at 06:49 PM

Yes it could be junk but It's beautiful this radio, I'd gladly pay 50 dls for it.

Posted by: Huesby | March 31, 2009 at 07:09 PM

Jeffrey:
Isn't the time to begin selling our radios on ebay ? To buy anothers .... this time with a better judgment ?

Posted by: Huesby | March 31, 2009 at 07:12 PM

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