Channel Master Vacuum Tubes
October 1960 Electronics World

October 1960 Electronics World Table of Contents Wax nostalgic about and learn from the history of early electronics. See articles from Electronics World, published May 1959 - December 1971. All copyrights hereby acknowledged.

In the 1950s and 1960s, S&H Green Stamps were the hot item for handing out to buyers of your goods and services. Housewives coveted them at grocery and department stores, and he who wore the pants in the family often opted for the gas station and hardware store that handed them out in proportion to money spent. That was also the era when banks gave out toasters, blenders, and clothes irons for opening a new savings account. Channel Master (the TV antenna company) decided it would one-up those enticements by offering Wm. Rogers Holloware Service silver-plated serving trays to distributors who agreed to purchase a certain volume of tubes. This promotion of course was not directed to Harry Homeowner who bought a few tubes per year to service a flaky television or radio. Depending on the condition, most of those silver-plated plates and trays are selling for between $10 and $40 ($1 to $4 in 1960 dollars).

Channel Master Vacuum Tubes

They're you so good, we bring them to on a Silver Platter (a real one!)

Good News: Channel Master more than DOUBLES its line of replacement tube types.

How would you best describe Channel Master tubes? Most dealers use the word "dependable". Dependable uniformity, dependable performance, dependable long life. And now, with the addition of many new tube types, you can make Channel Master your first choice in over 75% of all service calls! Find out for yourself why Channel Master Premium Quality tubes have become America's fastest growing line.

FREE! Genuine Wm. Rogers Holloware Service luxurious, beautiful Silverplate made by International Silver Company.

• Well & Tree Platter

• 16" Round Tray Chip 'N Dip Dish

• Double Vegetable Dish

Get the piece of your choice with surprisingly small purchases of Channel Master tubes. Tell your Channel Master distributor how many Holloware sets you'd like before Christmas.

Posted September 7, 2023