Lafayette Comstat 25a Vintage Tube CB "Powers On" w/ Manual & Microphone

Description

Up for grabs, this is a vintage Lafeyetter Comstat 25A 23 Channel CB radio base station. Unit is used, has been stored for decades, includes the original installation and operating instructions manual, which is complete but has some soiling, typical of years of shelf storage.
Inside the manual is a sheet provided from previous owner, which states: "Last Operational Check on 4-7-21. No transmit or Receive on ch. 2, 6, 9, 10,11,12,14,18 and 22 Due to faulty crystals. 14.96 & 23.39 in synthesizer circuit." I don't know what all of that means!
Unit powers up, and was tested within seller's limited ability. Powers on, the illuminated meter lights up, the channel indicator window lights up. No antenna connected, so only keyed the mic for a second, the meter moves. In "PA" mode, when the mic is keyed, the modulation indicator lights up, gets lots of feedback, is appears to be in good working order, as described. Squech/speaker work as expected.
Unit has been stored for a long time, has some wear and soiling, no dings or dents, pictures are of actual unit, all four sides, top and bottom, front and rear. I have no idea what a fair price is, I have to start somewhere, I am willing to consider offers. The longer it remains unsold, the more likely I am to accept an offer.
Packed for shipping, this is going to be about 15 lbs. For the shipping calculator, I have entered it as having a shipping weight of 10 lbs. The unit weighs 13 lbs., all by its self. In other words, by reducing the calculated shipping price, I am reducing the shipping charge, in favor of the buyer. Shipping is WAY too expensive anyway, if you are not huge volume seller!