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Return to top of page · Post #: 1 · Written at 12:26:05 AM on 12 June 2011.
	Tomori Location: Arcadia, NSW Member since 12 June 2011 Member #: 924 Postcount: 4
Hello TV collectors. I've just inherited this rather nice item & was wondering if there'd be any interest in it. I have the original instruction booklet (loose cover), packing slip, order slip, HP agreement to pay it off over 2 years (total cost 178 pounds!), even a couple of TV licences (1959 & 60). I feel the TV & original paperwork together is kinda rare, but correct me if I'm wrong. I found stuff-all via google on this model or about pre-60s Aussie TVs in general. Cabinet in good order with just a few minor bumps & scratches. Owner bought the TV when an AWA employee & moved house once. It's always been inside never consigned to a shed etc. Probably not switched on for 20+ years so I'm not game to try that. Be interested to hear any expert opinion ... else I'll try my luck on ebay. Final note ... man this is HEAVY!

Return to top of page · Post #: 2 · Written at 1:47:43 AM on 12 June 2011.
	GTC Location: Sydney, NSW Member since 28 January 2011 Member #: 823 Postcount: 6761
^ "Probably not switched on for 20+ years so I'm not game to try that." The right decision!

Return to top of page · Post #: 3 · Written at 5:12:46 PM on 12 June 2011.
	TV Collector Location: Ballarat, VIC Member since 4 January 2011 Member #: 803 Postcount: 456
Hi Tomori, Wise decision not to turn it on after such a long time. These old sets need to be woken up carefully to avoid damage to rare components. The AWA 201T model has the distinction of being the first B&W TV made by AWA for sale to the general public. They first went on sale in 1956 so yours must be a late production model if bought in 1957. These are desirable sets by collectors and are worth $200 or more depending on who is after one. That yours still has it's original paper work should increase its value to any potential buyers. Unfortunately, these TV's are too expensive for me and I'm also too far away. Hopefully someone local will be interested. If not, it will easily sell on Ebay if you choose to do so.

Return to top of page · Post #: 4 · Written at 8:08:27 AM on 2 July 2011.
	Ozfish Location: Sydney, NSW Member since 2 July 2011 Member #: 948 Postcount: 3
Do you have any photos? I may have a buyer

Return to top of page · Post #: 5 · Written at 11:05:45 PM on 4 April 2013.
	Nova Location: Bunyip, VIC Member since 2 August 2012 Member #: 1200 Postcount: 5
Is the 201T available for sale? Thanks

Return to top of page · Post #: 6 · Written at 8:06:41 PM on 5 April 2013.
	Chris Ronayne Location: Wauchope, NSW Member since 1 January 2013 Member #: 1269 Postcount: 576
After about two years, I would highly doubt it. It probably sold either via this forum or EBay a long time ago. On another note, sellers on this forum should leave a post to say whether the item has been sold or is pending, so as to avoid similar situations. Chris

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