Vintage 1940s Trav-Ler Karenola Model 5015 Bakelite Tube Radio - BEAUTY for Sale

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Vintage 1940s Trav-Ler Karenola Model 5015 Bakelite Tube Radio - BEAUTY For Sale

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Vintage 1940s Trav-Ler Karenola Model 5015 Bakelite Tube Radio - BEAUTY:
$54.99

I\'ve taken a special interest on this Trav-ler Model 5015. Made in or around 1946, this little beauty was rescued at a local flea market.
Let\'s start out with the faults.
1- There are hairline fractures in the front of the cabinet on both sides of the dial. I have clearly pointed them out for your review. They are not progressing and I have no worry about them getting worse. If you don\'t look closely then you likely wouldn\'t notice at all.
2- Another hairline crack near the back (shown in picture) was stabilized and is not getting any worse. Again this is nearly unnoticeable but I would not feel honest if I didn\'t mention it.
3- The label on the backboard is peeling as a previous owner had scotch taped it and left it there. You can see the tape peeling the label away in one of the pictures. I chose not to mess around with it.
All together these faults do not take away from the simplistic beauty of this little powerhouse.
Now for the good:1- Cabinet is still strong and polishes up very nicely.
2- The chassis has been cleaned and new capacitors and resistors (where needed) have been installed. I have re-stuffed the electrolytic capacitor to preserve authenticity.
3. Tubes are strong and, after a complete alignment, reception is top notch. I get stations from one end of the dial to the next. Please remember that I do not guarantee reception quality in your area as many factors, such as building construction, weather, and station availability play a large role.
4- Speaker is free of cracks or tears as shown in picture.
5- Dial glass is clean and free of scratches along with no missing paint or lettering.
6- Cord has been replaced (I thought the white cord would make a nice contrast but if you want brown, I will be happy to change it for you)
this radio is small but has a big voice! This would make a great addition to your collection or even as a daily player for your sitting room, bedroom, or just about anywhere.
Please review all the pictures and feel free to ask any question that might arise as this is an all-sales-final item and returns are not accepted. I try my best to be transparent and I don\'t like unhappy customers.
Shipping is via UPS Ground or FedEx Ground only in the lower 48 states. No international and no PO or APO boxes.
I will pack this item safely and ship no later than 1 business day after receiving payment.
I charge a $2 handling fee to aid in offsetting the high cost of shipping supplies.
Local pickup is always welcome within 10 miles of lady Lake, FL.
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Thanks for looking!