A few years ago I bought a huge lot of Radio shack NOS old cellphone and mobile phone batteries. All were expired for years but they all sold. Took some time but was pleasantly surprised at how much money was made! You just never know.
I love all of your videos, the education you provide, and the wide array of things you source that a lot of us would otherwise pass up. And your voice. To me, the voice says it all about a person, so I watch every one of yours and as soon as it starts I automatically click Like. Thank you for all you share.
That Galactic Man gun/robot is also known as "Shackwave" because it was licensed to Radio Shack to sell as a standalone transforming robot toy, and then later it became a Transformer called Shockwave and branded by Hasbro. I'm not sure I have that totally right but definitely that guy's nickname became Shackwave. They made them out of the same molds if I recall.
What a Fun video! My hubby wandered by & I asked him if he'd heard of Robie the Robot. He actually had one of the original, back in the 50's! I wonder how rare & valuable they are!!! Love ALL your videos!!!
Hi Wick! What a cool video! I just looked it up, and they still have almost 500 stores, I had no idea! Oh, the things we would have saved, had we known! I'm definitely going to keep my eyes open for these! Liked and shared, thanks Wick!!
I’ve got an old radio shack security system from early 90s in the box that has tons of interest. I refuse to lower the price. Someone will come along and pay up one day and will surely revive and appreciate that old outdated tech.
Funny story. A few days ago I was at goodwill and found a vintage Kenner from 1977 game called Turn On. It was opened with its original box. Turns out the game is not that valuable, but when I took it out of its box, three vintage radio shack D batteries from the 70’s fell out of the bottom of the game. And despite being dead, they were absolutely in mint perfect condition. What a great bonus find!
The Leatherman Squirt that is so valuable is the "E" models specifically and it doesn't have to say Radio Shack, that was some tie-in. They made specifically for electronics (wire strippers etc) and electricians loved them. The E4 and any of them starting in E are the super valuable ones, but the S4 or PS4 Squirt, they made more of, and that's not worth as much - it has pliers not strippers. I have those and I love them and would never sell them. The prices on those have gone up too, because they stopped making them in favor of the Micra, which is a damn shame.
Saw an Armatron in the box while sourcing yesterday. But it didn't work and they were taking offers (the sale was generally overpriced). Picked up some old radio shack handheld games in box a few years back for $1 and they went for $25-40.
I still have a radio shack they are more in name only anymore but they still have a few branded items. That armatron was a sorta scientific toy in the early/mid eighties they had a few at my elementary school. They weren’t stupid expensive but no ones parents would shell out the money for them here.
Was out of town last weekend and went to a church sale that was happening in the area and had a nice find! Thanks to your channel I was able to remember you saying stuff about Ben10 figures well they had a small collection and one was worth over $100. They all were almost complete and in great shape. Thanks for the content boss.
Not to be morbid or controversial or anything but I believe those old vintage burglar alarm units are used to make bomb timers and/or IEDs, at least, I remember reading about that sometime during the 2000s. Something about the specific relays inside that are valuable
What a trippy vid. Who would've thought Radio Shack stuff was so desirable. I mean sure, there's a market for anything but I wouldn't have guessed some of the stuff sold for so much. As a kid, I thought Radio Shack was so boring and generic. I remember thinking "What kind of store sells video games but nothing from Nintendo or Sega?" Or even the radios and stereo systems when I got into my teen years. I was always like "Where's the Sony stuff? No Kenwood?" Haha. I guess I just didn't get it. I did go there later as a young adult for certain things and coming to realize that the store really wasn't that bad and did have its niche.
Super helpful video. I had kind of written off Realistic after comping some of their stuff and not being impressed. Definitely going to get back into checking the brand again!
Great focused video! I will pickup the RadioShack comics. Not worth much but cool. Did you know Superman used a Tandy computer operated by some 8 year olds to solve a crime? Also had a chess set but it didn’t work. Parted out the chess pieces as replacement parts and stilll made some money. 🤘😎👍
A few years ago I bought a huge lot of Radio shack NOS old cellphone and mobile phone batteries. All were expired for years but they all sold. Took some time but was pleasantly surprised at how much money was made! You just never know.
I love all of your videos, the education you provide, and the wide array of things you source that a lot of us would otherwise pass up. And your voice. To me, the voice says it all about a person, so I watch every one of yours and as soon as it starts I automatically click Like. Thank you for all you share.
That Galactic Man gun/robot is also known as "Shackwave" because it was licensed to Radio Shack to sell as a standalone transforming robot toy, and then later it became a Transformer called Shockwave and branded by Hasbro. I'm not sure I have that totally right but definitely that guy's nickname became Shackwave. They made them out of the same molds if I recall.
Hey Wick,
What a blast from the past!
So much fun.
Blessings,
K.T.
What a Fun video! My hubby wandered by & I asked him if he'd heard of Robie the Robot. He actually had one of the original, back in the 50's! I wonder how rare & valuable they are!!! Love ALL your videos!!!
Love seeing my sold comp in your videos! Mine was the top chess set!
Hi Wick! What a cool video! I just looked it up, and they still have almost 500 stores, I had no idea! Oh, the things we would have saved, had we known! I'm definitely going to keep my eyes open for these! Liked and shared, thanks Wick!!
Great memories! I will keep my eyes open. I think I have a Radio Shack weather radio in my death pile!
I sold a radio shack scanner last year. Made some good money. 😊
I’ve got an old radio shack security system from early 90s in the box that has tons of interest. I refuse to lower the price. Someone will come along and pay up one day and will surely revive and appreciate that old outdated tech.
Funny story. A few days ago I was at goodwill and found a vintage Kenner from 1977 game called Turn On. It was opened with its original box. Turns out the game is not that valuable, but when I took it out of its box, three vintage radio shack D batteries from the 70’s fell out of the bottom of the game. And despite being dead, they were absolutely in mint perfect condition. What a great bonus find!
Thanks for the video. Appreciate the info. Keep up the good work..
Ahh the memories. Radio Shack was my toy store
Dang I know for a fact I saw that robie bank bot multiple times at different places
The Leatherman Squirt that is so valuable is the "E" models specifically and it doesn't have to say Radio Shack, that was some tie-in. They made specifically for electronics (wire strippers etc) and electricians loved them.
The E4 and any of them starting in E are the super valuable ones, but the S4 or PS4 Squirt, they made more of, and that's not worth as much - it has pliers not strippers. I have those and I love them and would never sell them. The prices on those have gone up too, because they stopped making them in favor of the Micra, which is a damn shame.
Good to know, thanks!
Saw an Armatron in the box while sourcing yesterday. But it didn't work and they were taking offers (the sale was generally overpriced). Picked up some old radio shack handheld games in box a few years back for $1 and they went for $25-40.
Nice!
I've been selling robi forever!
I still have a radio shack they are more in name only anymore but they still have a few branded items. That armatron was a sorta scientific toy in the early/mid eighties they had a few at my elementary school. They weren’t stupid expensive but no ones parents would shell out the money for them here.
Wick?.....lol
Love your vids! As a reseller myself I always enjoy learning about different items from you.
Was out of town last weekend and went to a church sale that was happening in the area and had a nice find! Thanks to your channel I was able to remember you saying stuff about Ben10 figures well they had a small collection and one was worth over $100. They all were almost complete and in great shape. Thanks for the content boss.
"Memories equal money!"
Wick, not that you asked me for advice, but if it was me I would have put Radio Shack in the title and thumb in some way, because people be searchin'
Not to be morbid or controversial or anything but I believe those old vintage burglar alarm units are used to make bomb timers and/or IEDs, at least, I remember reading about that sometime during the 2000s. Something about the specific relays inside that are valuable
Another great bolo video Wick, I appreciate all the work you do for the community of modern day treasure hunters like myself. ❤
Loved this! Thanks for doing the research!
Listening as I drove to an estate sale. What do I find but a Radio Shack TRS-80 for FREE
Nice!
We had a Tandy 1000 as a kid growing up. Wish I still had that thing today!
What a trippy vid. Who would've thought Radio Shack stuff was so desirable. I mean sure, there's a market for anything but I wouldn't have guessed some of the stuff sold for so much.
As a kid, I thought Radio Shack was so boring and generic. I remember thinking "What kind of store sells video games but nothing from Nintendo or Sega?" Or even the radios and stereo systems when I got into my teen years. I was always like "Where's the Sony stuff? No Kenwood?" Haha. I guess I just didn't get it. I did go there later as a young adult for certain things and coming to realize that the store really wasn't that bad and did have its niche.
Super helpful video. I had kind of written off Realistic after comping some of their stuff and not being impressed. Definitely going to get back into checking the brand again!
moral of the story: find radio shack items-- get rich quick
really,, Radio Shack,,, wow
Wick hey man great great content
I see Radio Shack, I buy it!
Great focused video! I will pickup the RadioShack comics. Not worth much but cool. Did you know Superman used a Tandy computer operated by some 8 year olds to solve a crime? Also had a chess set but it didn’t work. Parted out the chess pieces as replacement parts and stilll made some money. 🤘😎👍
I wasn't aware he used a Tandy lol
Any vintage robot anything is worth checking