Attractive design and a stellar reputation based on past performance are not always an easy path to future success.

The Model 50, also known as the Jackson-Bell Junior, was a radio released in late 1930 that was not especially successful. It competed against other models in the Jackson-Bell lineup, including the less expensive Peter Pan.
The Model 68 shared a similar fate as the Model 50, but for different reasons. Read the in-depth discussion of their market outcomes in the accompanying article below. (It will open in a separate tab — just close that tab to return to this page.)