Vintage REalistic 90L696 8 Transistor AM Radio Leather Japan Powers On Static For Sale

All vintage electronics sold as-is due to age!

Vintage Realistic 8 Transistor portable AM radio, Model/Catalog No. 90L696, dating to approximately the early 1960s.

Radio has been partially tested. It powers on and produces static, but I was unable to receive a station during testing. No further testing was performed, so full functionality is unknown and the radio is being sold as-is.

Cosmetically, the radio is in fair to good vintage condition with age-related wear throughout. The front presents reasonably well with general scuffs, scratches, finish wear, and other signs of use.

The leather carrying strap on top is heavily worn and has a break/split near the middle. The strap remains attached and intact overall but should be handled with care.

Both control knobs are present and function mechanically. Interior appears to be in nice overall condition. Battery connections are present and generally clean, with only a very small/minute amount of corrosion noted on one connection.

The back cover closes and functions. Along the lower-left/back and left-side area, the covering is heavily worn and partially detached/separated from the body. Additional normal vintage wear is present throughout.

Please review all photos carefully for exact cosmetic condition and included components.

Reasonable offers welcome, happy to work with buyers.

• Vintage Realistic 8 Transistor portable radio

• Model/Catalog No. 90L696

• AM / MW broadcast band

• Early 1960s

• Made in Japan

• Powers on and produces static

• No stations received during testing

• Both control knobs present and mechanically functional

• Battery connections present with extremely minor corrosion noted

• Worn/split but still attached carrying strap

• Back cover closes properly

• Covering is worn and partially detached along lower-left/back area

• General vintage scuffs, scratches and finish wear

• Sold as-is due to age and limited testing

Radio only. Batteries are not included.

Important — Please Read Before Buying

These radios are vintage/used electronic items, often decades old. Please understand the following before purchasing:

Tested vs. Untested: If a radio is listed as “tested and working,” it powered on and functioned at the time of testing. However, vintage electronics can fail unexpectedly due to age, aging components (capacitors, tubes, wiring), shipping vibration, or environmental changes. I cannot guarantee continued operation after the item leaves my hands.

Sold As-Is: All radios are sold as-is with no warranty, expressed or implied. What you see in the photos and read in the description is what you get.

Cosmetic Condition: These are old items and will show signs of age — wear, scratches, fading, dust, or minor flaws — even when not specifically mentioned. Please review all photos carefully, as photos are part of the description.

Restoration Note: Vintage radios often benefit from servicing by a qualified technician (recapping, tube replacement, alignment) before regular use. Buyers should factor this into their purchase decision.

Returns: Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery. Buyer pays return shipping. Item must be returned in the same condition it was received, with all original packaging. Refund issued once the item is received and inspected.

Questions: Please ask any questions before offerding or buying. I’m happy to provide additional photos or details.

By placing a offer or purchasing, you acknowledge you’ve read and accepted these terms.

Please review all photos carefully—what you see is exactly what you will receive.
This is a vintage item and may show minor signs of age or handling.
Condition is subjective
Colors may appear slightly different due to lighting and camera settings.
Ships fast and packed with care from a smoke-free home.

📦 Returns:
Returns accepted 30-day returns on this item. Buyer is responsible for return shipping.

🔍 Condition:
Returned item must be sent back in the same condition it was received.
Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the item description.

🎥 Color & Lighting Notice:
Colors may vary slightly due to lighting or camera differences, but photos accurately represent the item.

❗ Before Returning:
If you have any issues, please message me first — I respond quickly and can usually help without needing a return.