Is Curtis Mathes still in business?

The company is now based in Frisco, Texas. Known for its commercials touting its televisions as the “most expensive television set in America, and darn well worth it”, the company was credited with introducing longer warranties to electronics retailing….Curtis Mathes Corporation.

Are old TV sets worth anything?

Most sets made after 1950 are not worth much. Consoles, because of their shipping cost and because they take up so much room to display, are worth even less. A typical set from the 50s might sell for $50 or so.

How much did a TV cost in 1970?

It’s question worth revisiting in more detail. In the early 1970s a good, 21-inch console color television might cost you $500. In today’s money that would be around $3300. A good tabletop set might be $350, or about $2200 today.

Where is the Curtis Mathes television company located?

The company is now based in Frisco, Texas . Known for its commercials touting its televisions as the “most expensive television set in America, and darn well worth it”, the company was credited with introducing longer warranties to electronics retailing.

How much did Curtis Mathes make in one year?

That year, an $18 million advertising investment yielded sales of more than $152 million. Millions of Americans came to know that Curtis Mathes was…”The most expensive television in America, and darn well worth it!”

Is the Curtis Mathes brand still in use?

In the late 1990s to early 2000s, the Curtis Mathes brand became an in-house brand for the Kmart discount chain. As of late 2007, Curtis Mathes had re-emerged with products marketed at several discount retailers such as Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, Meijer and Target.

What kind of stereo did Curtis Mathes have?

The photo below is of Nancy Jones beautiful Curtis Mathes Stereo with a Deluxe AM/FM radio, turntable, reel to reel and at one time a television in the top center. The three photos below are of a beautiful 1968 Curtis Mathes three in one color console.