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Rare Sanyo RP-8260 SW Radio Bidding on eBay

 

 

Neil has apprised us of this rare Sanyo RP-8260.

Hellacious Fallacy #3: Being “Right” at All Costs

 

We can also call this fallacy the Stupidity of All-Out Vindication, which is the need to prove to our critics and detractors that we are justified in our beliefs and actions by any means necessary.

Imagine for example an insanely jealous boyfriend who obsesses over the belief that his girlfriend is cheating on him all the time. He invests enormous amounts of anguish and energy deluding himself that his girlfriend is committing acts of infidelity. Eventually, this boyfriend WANTS his girlfriend to cheat on him so that he can say to himself that he is not insane in his obsession and hurt feelings.

This is the essence of All-Out Vindication. We actually desire an undesirable outcome if it “proves” we are “right.”

Another example: A hypochondriac feels stomach pain and is convinced something is deathly wrong with him. After being ridiculed by family and friends for his hypochondriac ways, he is “happy” when it turns out, with the stamp of medical authority,  that the soreness in his stomach evidences a terminal disease. 

 

JVC PC-RM100JW Boombox for $199.99 Plus $18 Shipping

 

 

Nice example of a mini JVC boombox picked up from an estate sale.

Some of My Facebook Friends Hide Their Friends List from Me: Does This Make Them My Semi-Friend?

I'm just asking.

The Radio That Blinded Me: Zenith Vintage

 

Hugo has apprised us of this Zenith vintage. My eyes! What happened? I can't see!

Neil's Positive First Impressions of the Sangean K-200 Kitchen Radio

 

I received my K-200 Yesterday from that crazy Newegg sale the other day.  It is an excellent kitchen radio.  Jill was actually very impressed too, however I think part of that was the reduction in footprint (it replaced a Redsun RP-2000). 

Reception is excellent with the basic antenna, pulling WQXR from NYC on FM which is a good test here (ever since they moved to 105.9 with MUCH less power) and pulling WBZ-AM 1030 barefoot during the day.  The night light is good for assistance in avoiding the furry creatures that lurk at night (2 cats) and I've already used the egg timer.  

Panasonic RF-1170 for $230 Plus Free Shipping

 

 

 

 

Here's a very tempting Panasonic RF-1170. 

Rare Panasonic Cougar in Black and Good Working Condition Schaub-Lorenz RC-1600 Radio Cassette Recorder for $50 Plus $5 Shipping

 

Couldn't drag the photo of this very rare black National Panasonic Cougar radio. A must buy for the collector.

Also, check out this decent price for the intriguing Schaub-Lorenz RC-1600. 

Finally, let us not overlook this minty Panasonic RF-888 for $300. 

Invicta Subaqua with Blue Dial: $159 and Free Shipping

 

Very decent one-day sale on this Invicta Subaqua 0778. 

Radio Makes Us Happier Than TV, Internet, and Other Media

 

Craig has apprised us of this article about how radio enhances our wellbeing far more than TV, internet, and other media.