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The 18 Best Deals and Steals from the 1970 Radio Shack Catalogue

Don't walk, run to your local Radio Shack to take advantage of these incredible deals! You won't want to miss out on savings like a PortaVision compact TV set by REALISTIC for just $89.95!

By Daniel Bonfiglio

Published 3 months ago in Wow

Don't walk, run to your local Radio Shack to take advantage of these incredible deals! You won't want to miss out on savings like a PortaVision compact TV set by REALISTIC for just $89.95! The possibilities are endless! And that's more proof you save more at Radio Shack!


The year is 1970, and you just opened up Radio Shack's 1970 catalogue. But what should you buy? With radios, TVs, walkie talkies and more, there's too much to choose from. 


Don't worry, we've got you covered. Here are eBaum's World's picks for the best deals and steals from the 1970 Radio Shack catalogue. 

  • 1

    Radio Shack

    The 1970 catalogue.

    Radio Shack

  • 2

    Portable Stereos

    Why buy a big bulky radio, when these portable versions are decently cheaper?

    Portable Stereos

  • 3

    Portable Radios

    All of these pages bring fantastic deals.

    Portable Radios

  • 4

    MC-500 Compact

    This stereo looks like it has the same features, at a better price.

    MC-500 Compact

  • 5

    Everything

    Alright, this might be one of the most expensive items in the catalogue, but if you need a full sound system, here it is. Everything you'll ever need. That's over $5,000 in today's money.

    Everything

  • 6

    Stereo Amplifier

    The lowest priced in the catalogue.

    Stereo Amplifier

  • 7

    Turntables

    With the vinyl craze the way it is, these low priced players could make a good long term investment. And that '70s quality will last a lifetime.

    Turntables

  • 8

    Headphones

    Nice headphones for under $8? Even adjusted for inflation, I'll take it.

    Headphones

  • 9

    FUTURA

    Alright, it might not be the best deal here, but it sure looks cool.

    FUTURA

  • 10

    Speakers

    As far as speakers go, these two pages seemed to have the cheapest options.

    Speakers

  • 11

    Walkie Talkies

    Who doesn't love walkie talkies? In the days before cell phones, this crop is a steal.

    Walkie Talkies

  • 12

    Tape Recorders

    These recorders appeared to offer the best price for the quality.

    Tape Recorders

  • 13

    Portable Tape Recorders

    And why not buy cheaper, portable ones?

    Portable Tape Recorders

  • 14

    Electric Piano

    We don't recommend the binoculars, but those electric pianos were always fantastic.

    Electric Piano

  • 15

    Antennas

    A relic of a different era, these seem like good deals.

    Antennas

  • 16

    Tools

    Good prices. Our favorite is the pocket knife for under $2.

    Tools

  • 17

    talkingenuity

    Ok, we don't actually recommend this product, but we do recommend how cool this guy thinks he is.

    talkingenuity

  • 18

    Phones

    Fully functional phones for around $10? That sounds good to me.

    Phones

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