The CRT Comeback: Why Giant Vintage TVs Are Booming Again

A feature on Minnesota’s CRT revival shows why old 27–34 inch cathode-ray tube TVs are making a surprising comeback: gamers, collectors, and physical-media enthusiasts crave authentic 4:3 displays and zero input lag, while Covid-era nostalgia and dwindling supply push prices up and turn garage sales and thrift-store shelves into hot markets. Experts note the dangers and aging components, but restoration shops and online groups document growing, sometimes frenetic demand for these “boxy behemoths.”