18 Iconic Bargain Finds in the 1970 Radio Shack Catalogue

Imagine flipping through a slice of retro magic where quirky gadgets and outrageous discounts reigned supreme, and bargain hunting was an art form. This nostalgic treasure trove serves up radical deals that turn a mundane shopping trip into a wild, tongue-in-cheek adventure.

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.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *