#Sound #Alarm #Wake #Vintage #Electronics #Style #WorthPoint
Whenever I go thrifting, there are certain sections that I always need to visit and others that I usually avoid. Housewares? Absolutely! Shoes? I can’t resist! Electronics…
Electronics are a different story. It just never occurs to me to check out that particular area. And who can blame me? In so many thrift stores, the electronics corner seems to primarily consist of tangled cords that have lost their machines, broken speakers, and the occasional landline telephone. And don’t get me wrong—electronics can be a great way for a reseller to make some cash, even if you’re just selling items for parts. But there’s something about all those tangled cords that really elevates my stress levels, and by comparison, the shoe wall feels much more soothing.
That said, I’m glad that I didn’t pass by the electronics section today. Despite my usual aversions, one item caught my eye on this particular thrifting trip. Even though it wasn’t something I particularly wanted or needed, I just had to check it out.
In the age of the smartphone, it seems like the humble alarm clock is harder and harder to find. Truthfully, I miss the good old alarm clock days. Waking up to my phone just seems to get my day off on the wrong foot. I already spend so much time on that thing. Do I really need to greet it in my first waking moments? And besides, when you wake up to your phone, you’re missing out on the opportunity to encounter glorious vintage style.
Curious about what I found? Watch the full video to learn more about my new favorite timepiece and to see what it might be worth. I’ll admit that this alarm clock definitely sounds more jarring than any noise my phone makes, but with style like this, the awful alarm noise is completely worth it.
In addition to her role as HIP’s curator of photography, Allison Radomski is a writer and filmmaker. She spends her days hunting for analog cameras, scoring her own movies in her laundry closet, and building her collections of Polaroids and handkerchiefs. She has degrees in cinema & media studies and religious studies from the University of Chicago.
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