10/25 Estes Radio Auction Trip: Part 1

Well, I have decided to go on another adventure before the Kalamazoo, MI radio swap meet on November 8th. This decision was actually a bit tough due to the fact that there is not only a vintage radio auction at Estes (in Burbank, OH) on Saturday 10/25, there is also another vintage radio auction in Olney, IL the following day on Sunday 10/26. It would be physically possible for me to attend both auctions however, even I have limits as to how much traveling I will do in a set period of time (although that may be hard to believe:-). I based my decision, on which auction to attend, on my previous experiences at both auctions. The auction in Olney, IL is quite a bit smaller than any Estes auction and the quality of the merchandise is also typically much lower at the Olney, IL auction. Also, the Estes auction is only about an hour further from my home than the Olney auction. In addition, this particular Estes auction is a combination of two radio collections, which will make for an even bigger selection than they normally have. Also, there will be a number of nice vintage hi-fi related audio items at this auction, which are some of my favorite items to purchase. All of these factors combined, and the fact that I have never been disappointed at an Estes auction, lead me to my final decision. That being said, I plan to leave this Friday 10/24 and drive strait through to Burbank, OH, which is about a 7-hour trip. I then plan to preview the items Friday evening and will attend the auction on Saturday. I plan to aquire quite a few nice treasures from this particular auction and will probably post a blog entry related to the items I acquire. Next up, after this particular auction, is the Kalamazoo, MI radio swap meet on November 8th. What will make this event extra special is the fact that my wonderful wife will be accompanying me on the trip. Any time I am able to share my passion with my wife is a true blessing in all senses of the work. Stay tuned, more adventures to come...