Why do they kick in the screens on old TVs?

[analogkid6103]

I'm not given to nostalgia either, but I wouldn't be too quick to get rid of them -- particularly if they're still operable and you have some place to stick them away.  While we are not nostalgic, many people are, and items like this could be genuinely valuable in another 10 - 15 years. It's all about supply and demand.

Exactly! There is a niche for certain things. I can imagine those old console TVs would be worth something to someone...  Man I wish I kept my old toys....

I may keep for awhile just for old times sake . I remember back in the 90's and early 2000's making 6 and 8 hour tapes of USA and TNT just for sharing with people that lived in places without cable or over the air signal. They all loved having something to put on that made their day feel better  by having shows playing with commercials just like having TV that worked.
I do love sharing. Be it on the net or in real life.