Rare Find! Unboxing a Frigid-Badged Robeson Box Fan

Welcome to Cartier Ed. In this channel, we cover everything from cars and gadgets to fitness, lawnmowers, and real-life commentary with a bit of vlogging mixed in. New videos drop regularly, so let’s get started. ➡️ Rare Find! Unboxing a Frigid-Badged Robeson Box Fan Today, I’m unboxing an incredible find—a Robeson box fan that was rebadged as "Frigid." I first saw this listed on Facebook Marketplace thanks to a heads-up from a fellow collector in our fan community. The seller was a total gem; not only did she go out of her way to ship this to me, but she also refused to charge for the fan itself, wanting it to go to a collector who would preserve it! Join me as I unbox this rare piece of fan history, talk about the "Lakewood vs. Robeson" debate, and get this beauty back up and running. ➡ In this video, you will learn: ➜ The "Frigid" Connection: Exploring how Robeson private-labeled their designs for other companies and why these variants are so difficult to track down. ➜ The Shipping Lesson: Why you should always reach out to sellers with a friendly "I'm a collector" message—it can be the difference between a "no" and a generous donation to the hobby. ➜ Design Deep Dive: Comparing the "convex" hub design of this specific Robeson model to the traditional Lakewood hubs I grew up with. ➜ Performance Test: Running the fan through its speeds and checking power draw to see how it compares to its Lakewood counterparts. ⚒️ Pro Tips: When buying vintage fans from Marketplace, always be transparent with the seller. Telling them you are a collector who intends to preserve the item rather than a flipper looking for a quick buck often builds instant trust. If you are shipping fragile vintage plastic or metal, advocate for "double-boxing"—using the original retail box inside a slightly larger shipping box with at least 2 inches of padding on all sides. It’s cheap insurance for keeping that "New Old Stock" condition pristine! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro: The Story Behind the Listing 3:06 Shipping Hacks: How to Negotiate Marketplace 6:56 The Unboxing: An Incredible Pack Job 9:19 Inspecting the Frigid/Robeson Fan 10:48 Restoration & Cleaning Tips 14:47 Testing the Power & Hub Balance 16:21 The Collector's Debate: Rebadge or Original? 18:41 Final Thoughts & Community Shoutouts Connect with Us: 🔔 Subscribe for More Content 📋 Comment Your Feedback ➡️ Check out our More Videos 👉    • Ultimate DIY Detailing & Winter Prep: Mous...   👉    • Eddie's Epic Vintage Fan Showcase: The Mas...   👉    • McGraw Edison Fan Day: A Tour of Vintage C...   #robesonfan #vintagefans #boxfan #fancollector #frigid #rarecollectible #marketplacefinds #fanrestoration #cartiered #90snostalgia #lakewoodfan #vintagetech #fanvlog