Posted: 10/27/2010 12:57:57 PM EDT
My father asked me to look into selling his old stereo. He bought it all when he was stationed in Japan in the 60's. Anyone have any idea of a good price to ask. He wants it gone. I had the receiver hooked up to the speakers about 6-7 years ago and it worked/sounded great. Any help would be appreciated.
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I'd hold off on shooting it atleast for a bit... Do some mroe research... Maybe no one here is interested in it or knows much about it, but that doesn't mean no one else is.... EX: I just did a quick google for ""Pioneer SX-800"" and found a few interesting links, one was a forum where someone wanted to buy on and this was posted, "Friends and fellow vintage buffs, I need a little bit of encouragement here. I found an SX-800 in really nice condition and I'm torn between 'I don't need it', but 'I really want it'. I have seen another trying to be sold for $350 and this one is about $110, including the shipping. I'm not REALLY into value stuff, but I have a feeling that I want to give this beauty a good home. The picture of the inside with all those gorgeous tubes, I can't explain it, but it moves me. I guess I'm just asking for a vote of confidence, this is good, isn't it?" That was over on http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=149703 No affiliation wih the poster or site, just found via the googlenet... :) Might seach Ebay and or Craigslist and a few other forums to see if there is any interest /value... Never know... |
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Relative value (assuming equivalent condition) Turntable>>Receiver>>>Tape deck.
Pretty good market for functional, old turntables. Search for turntable forums. Garrard is a well-known company. Vintage receivers have a small market, too if they work perfectly. Repair work may be cost-prohibitive, like taking a hamster to the veterinarian. |
Just kidding about the target practice. The only thing I see being worth much is the receiver. Probably not more than 40-50 bucks. Just wanted to know if there were any audiophiles out there. Thanks for the input. I'll put it all on ebay no reserve with pickup only.
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Quoted: Relative value (assuming equivalent condition) Turntable>>Receiver>>>Tape deck. Pretty good market for functional, old turntables. Search for turntable forums. Garrard is a well-known company. Vintage receivers have a small market, too if they work perfectly. Repair work may be cost-prohibitive, like taking a hamster to the veterinarian. LOL, sad part is you know some Mom or Dad was forced too, by a concerned and loving little one.... |