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

Daniel Bonfiglio Published 01/12/2025 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.

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1. Radio Shack
The 1970 catalogue.
2. Portable Stereos
Why buy a big bulky radio, when these portable versions are decently cheaper?
3. Portable Radios
All of these pages bring fantastic deals.
4. MC-500 Compact
This stereo looks like it has the same features, at a better price.
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.
6. Stereo Amplifier
The lowest priced in the catalogue.
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.
8. Headphones
Nice headphones for under $8? Even adjusted for inflation, I'll take it.
9. FUTURA
Alright, it might not be the best deal here, but it sure looks cool.
10. Speakers
As far as speakers go, these two pages seemed to have the cheapest options.
11. Walkie Talkies
Who doesn't love walkie talkies? In the days before cell phones, this crop is a steal.
12. Tape Recorders
These recorders appeared to offer the best price for the quality.
13. Portable Tape Recorders
And why not buy cheaper, portable ones?
14. Electric Piano
We don't recommend the binoculars, but those electric pianos were always fantastic.
15. Antennas
A relic of a different era, these seem like good deals.
16. Tools
Good prices. Our favorite is the pocket knife for under $2.
17. talkingenuity
Ok, we don't actually recommend this product, but we do recommend how cool this guy thinks he is.
18. Phones
Fully functional phones for around $10? That sounds good to me.

1. Radio Shack
The 1970 catalogue.
2. Portable Stereos
Why buy a big bulky radio, when these portable versions are decently cheaper?
3. Portable Radios
All of these pages bring fantastic deals.
4. MC-500 Compact
This stereo looks like it has the same features, at a better price.
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.
6. Stereo Amplifier
The lowest priced in the catalogue.
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.
8. Headphones
Nice headphones for under $8? Even adjusted for inflation, I'll take it.
9. FUTURA
Alright, it might not be the best deal here, but it sure looks cool.
10. Speakers
As far as speakers go, these two pages seemed to have the cheapest options.
11. Walkie Talkies
Who doesn't love walkie talkies? In the days before cell phones, this crop is a steal.
12. Tape Recorders
These recorders appeared to offer the best price for the quality.
13. Portable Tape Recorders
And why not buy cheaper, portable ones?
14. Electric Piano
We don't recommend the binoculars, but those electric pianos were always fantastic.
15. Antennas
A relic of a different era, these seem like good deals.
16. Tools
Good prices. Our favorite is the pocket knife for under $2.
17. talkingenuity
Ok, we don't actually recommend this product, but we do recommend how cool this guy thinks he is.
18. Phones
Fully functional phones for around $10? That sounds good to me.

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

1. Radio Shack
The 1970 catalogue.

2. Portable Stereos
Why buy a big bulky radio, when these portable versions are decently cheaper?

3. Portable Radios
All of these pages bring fantastic deals.

4. MC-500 Compact
This stereo looks like it has the same features, at a better price.

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.

6. Stereo Amplifier
The lowest priced in the catalogue.

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.

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

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

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

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

12. Tape Recorders
These recorders appeared to offer the best price for the quality.

13. Portable Tape Recorders
And why not buy cheaper, portable ones?

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

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

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

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

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

1. Radio Shack

2. Portable Stereos

3. Portable Radios

4. MC-500 Compact

5. Everything

6. Stereo Amplifier

7. Turntables

8. Headphones

9. FUTURA

10. Speakers

11. Walkie Talkies

12. Tape Recorders

13. Portable Tape Recorders

14. Electric Piano

15. Antennas

16. Tools

17. talkingenuity

18. Phones

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1. Radio Shack The 1970 catalogue.

2. Portable Stereos Why buy a big bulky radio, when these portable versions are decently cheaper?

3. Portable Radios All of these pages bring fantastic deals.

4. MC-500 Compact This stereo looks like it has the same features, at a better price.

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.

6. Stereo Amplifier The lowest priced in the catalogue.

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.

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

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

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

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

12. Tape Recorders These recorders appeared to offer the best price for the quality.

13. Portable Tape Recorders And why not buy cheaper, portable ones?

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

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

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

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

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

1. Radio Shack

2. Portable Stereos

3. Portable Radios

4. MC-500 Compact

5. Everything

6. Stereo Amplifier

7. Turntables

8. Headphones

9. FUTURA

10. Speakers

11. Walkie Talkies

12. Tape Recorders

13. Portable Tape Recorders

14. Electric Piano

15. Antennas

16. Tools

17. talkingenuity

18. Phones

Share This Image

2 Comments

eBaum's Picks

1. Radio Shack
The 1970 catalogue.

2. Portable Stereos
Why buy a big bulky radio, when these portable versions are decently cheaper?

3. Portable Radios
All of these pages bring fantastic deals.

4. MC-500 Compact
This stereo looks like it has the same features, at a better price.

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.

6. Stereo Amplifier
The lowest priced in the catalogue.

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.

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

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

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

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

12. Tape Recorders
These recorders appeared to offer the best price for the quality.

13. Portable Tape Recorders
And why not buy cheaper, portable ones?

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

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

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

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

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