i think its a very worthwhile thread --

not for 100% accurate values --

but it does provide a ' range ' for new members with these reasonable questions-

why let ONE member with a 

' lets make fun of the newbie '  attitude 

kill this entire possibility ??

I sold, a similar condition, one here in the US last August for $130+shipping, on the crackBay. Depends on where you're selling it and how bad someone wants it, probably $125-$200US in my opinion.

yeah i think your right here Ira, maybe it just needs a little time to bed in so to speak

In much the same way as we are asking ALL members to do their part in keeping this forum lively with our hobby discussions and trying to make a level playing field for everyone, ALL members will need to adhere to what we are ALL trying to do, otherwise it will fail. If they don't adhere to what we are trying to do then they need telling.

If they continue then good riddance.

Let's just keep it going because I see absolutely zero need to shut up shop on this one yet. Give it a fair attempt and then decide.

this is like the house of lords .

You will not get rich investing in boomboxes.Even the best boombox made will never compare to a Model 19 Marantz.Millions have been made on bitcoins in recent days where I will actually have time to recap all my ancient boomers to their former glory and dump them at a mega profit keeping only a few of the Sony SAT series that are worth keeping.Your website has always been amusing as it promotes people to invest in basically worthless trash that is sure to fail as far as being functional.Enjoy promoting your doorstops.

OK, what about this....

Keep this thread as an optional service just for those who genuinely need a vlauation 'guide' but retain the old format when posting sales, i.e. no price free-for-all?

Don't forget you'll still get the newbies with their discourteous 'roll up, roll up, who's gonna offer me the most money?' posts

my dad's bigger than your dad

I  asked a question, got some good responses, My thoughts are this, if you niether care or know what the value of a box is that is in question, then dont respond, if you think why should i tell this guy how much his investment is worth or if you simply dont know, then dont respond, this thread looks like it was set up in good faith.

what brings people to a forum, a chance encounter with the relevent item of interest, so this is a good place for them to start.

i run this forums mgr-forums.com

we used get people like that there, how ever, we seem to have weedled them out. if you have nothing constructive to add, then dont, even if you think my or any unit is only worth a tenner, then that a genuine thought, worth adding, but to simply say, dunno, or why should i etc, then i dont see the point., sorry, thats all i will say as a new member on this, thanks for all the constructive answers

I am keeping my box btw, not looking to sell it

Hey, is this thread also for "guess how much I payed for this box" posts?

Baconbuttyman,

There is no doubt that some of our members are somewhat argumentative, and you should by now realise that we have some history on the forum of people only stopping by here in order to boost interest in their ebay sales, and it has gotten pretty tiring but the answers to your question have been absolutely correct.

When you bought it you paid $24 for it. That is by definition what it was worth at that time, in that condition and on that day. If you improve it then perhaps the value will increase, and if you ask $50 for it and someone wants it they may pay that much for it.

I am sure that you realise that when dealing with items that are of limited interest, and that are old and probably tired you should only really buy that item if it is something you want. The possibility of buying something to sell at a profit is certainly possible (and many people make a nice side line out of it) but when there are so many variables (without even considering fashion or style that will change over time) you just cannot expect a definitive answer to such a subjective question. We are therefore left with either someone making you an offer, or some subjective instances where people have paid X for one or sold one for X or seen one bid to X on ebay.

None of these situations should be seen as criticism of you or your item.

There may be some tongue in cheek comments, and you will have to get used to that or give as good as you get, but the bottom line is that you knew what it was worth before you asked, It was not a garage find or family heirloom; you bought it.

I hope you enjoy being a member of this forum; and contribute to discussions in the future. Welcome.

Nick

@Nickfish

I do tend to stay around various forums, but what i know about these things you could fit on the back of a stamp, i know things are worth what you can get for them, but if i have a car for sale, there will be a "current market value" as with every thing, just cos i got a bargain doesnt me that is what a collectable is worth. any that is my last word on it........ til my next one pffffffffft

it seems Baconbuttyman that you've been caught in the crossfire of another of my new 'projects', for this I can only apologize.

You're perfectly correct, there is no assumed value to any of this stuff, this thread was only ever going to be at best just guidance for the wary but alas there are many of us who have opposing ideas of value, it just ends up with vague numbers being called from opposing camps of opinion.

People, I'm going to change this later but I've learned from this exercise.  This thread will now serve purely as guidance to those who chose to ask rather than the rule for those who have no figure in mind.  Until we think of a way to handle newbies after a quick buck we're just going to have to put up with them.

I can see how this would be an issue, people coming on just to see if they can make a few quid from a bargain buy, thats the world all over, but, it's how those people are initially treated is what makes the difference, this one item is currently being used in my office, I found my self trawling ebay looking for a second to add to this one, thus starting a collection lol, I am also itching to get onto the car boot sale in the morning (akin to a swap meet i think)

We have this issue on my MG Rover owners club, many think that Rover cars are not worth anything, then there are some that think Rovers will become classics, well, one day??? maybe, But all new members are kept watch over, i think like here. But a newbie can only p[rove him self to the rest , Alls well in my corner guys, Oh and if any of you are MG Rover owners, feel free to join the  MG Rover Owners club

Also, i think an idea would be that a section be made for newbies (whats it worth) questions, any one coming on and reading this thread will be put off, jmho

How much is a Sharp CD-X99 worth? Mine has a faulty CD player. I've had it since new and thinking of getting the CD fixed. Last time I was quoted £100 because it needs a new laser assembly. Do you think it's worth it. Unit cost me £399 in 1989.

Is it worth it to you still, is a better question

Have YOU searched the histories of the selling places like ebay to get a idea of what your Model sold for recently? ( to give you a idea of what this model is worth )

You are overseas from me, so this model probably has not sold in the market over here as I am not familiar with this model

There was one for sale in Australia for £125 so as you say its all about whether I value the unit for personal enjoyment as opposed to market value of the unit after repair. However, the main problem could be getting the laser unit because Sharp don't stock spares now for this unit. So I would be looking for a generic component. I have seen them for sale by a Chinese supplier after an on-line search. 

looking for a generic component CD player.

To me I would apply the generic work-a-round and simply add a outboard cd player to the main unit to play my cd's through it via the line-in!

That's what I've been doing for a few years now but it spoils the portability of the unit and the cosmetics. 

Im thinking of selling my Sony FH-7 Mk1, Good comsmetic condition and full working order.

Any ideas on a value chaps.

on usa ebay -- about $250 -

it never seems to sell as well as it sounds -

yet it may be the most solid // clean power box ever made

do you have the battery pack option ?

that alone may be another $100 or so

Cheers RBJ, unfortunately no batterypack, they are rare as hens teeth.

Recently got hold of a panamax pana-8701, all fully working 

any info on this and value would be great as I cant find a thing online

http://REPLACEMENT ERROR/topic...=lastReply#lastReply nice introduction btw

Is it this one

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-BOOMBOX-GHETTO-BLASTER-PANAMAX-PANA-8701-RETRO-80s-/400544555300?pt=UK_Consumer_VintageAudio_RL&hash=item5d4250e124

Some people like the big and blingy, some peeps are all about the sound quality and build quality. this looks more the former.

IMO it looks really nice but it wont be everybodys cup of tea.

How does it sound? does it have the trousers to back up the mouth?

I would pay about £150 maybe as looks really clean but as I know nothing about these I would want to hear it first, or at least have some opinions from some people who have owned one.

thanks for the reply and yes that is the one

had a few good offers for this and was just trying to find some info and came across this site

I'll give u a fiver for it

Greetings.  I have an M-X720K. I've been struggling to determine a fair price for this unit and would love it if you guys had a look see. While I am not a collector, I do want this radio to go to a good home instead of some goodwill store or a trashbin. Tell me if it's worth someone's while.

The good:
1. radios work and appear to tune well. Stations lock in with ease and tuner knob is smooth. Fine tune knob works too.
2. tape deck plays and has its cover. pitch sounds good. I don't hear any warbling that might indicate a weak motor or sticky mechanics. I do not know the status of the belts nor have I tested recording as I don't have a decent blank.
3. speakers look to be in good shape. Sounds good to me, but I have no way to compare it to a FOOB unit.
4. I did remove the back cover to ensure that the insides are clean.  no bugs, corrosion.
5. battery compartment is clean.  antennae are straight, and afaik, original.
6. VU meters appear to work fine and appear to respond normally in the various modes.
7. I have manual and service manual.

The bad:
1. power switch issues.  It crackles/pops. It is possible to get it in a working position, but it's fidgety. This is the glaring issue with the unit.
2. some minor scuffing of housing and mild oxidation of chrome pieces.  Possible to buff out?
3. the vol/balance/bass/treble potentiometers did not crackle when I turned them (once the power switch was settled), but I'll bet they need cleaning. I don't know about the recording level controls.
4. the manuals aren't in pristine shape (original owner has written in them)

Really, that's all I can think of.  It's generally in nice shape for a 30yo unit, and, in the right technical hands, make a great addition to a collection.  The original owner was a radio technician.  From his notes, it looks like he was planning to repair that power switch, but I don't know if he actually did anything with it or not.
What do you guys think? If you have any questions, ask away. I am EST new england timezone.


I have attached high res shots to this post.

Id say £130 it's nothing special this unit but it all depends how bad somebody wants it...and how much a buyer would be willing to pay on any given day

This is quite a nice, well specced medium-size boombox.  The problem here is that we can only really base prices on what the same model has sold for previously.  Now, we don't see many of these come through so we can't really apply that logic to your box.  RR is right (for once ), value for your radio depends heavily around whether or not there's someone who wants it but I'd say as a guide £130 is a fair price.

Nice to know we agree for once AO..but then life would be aload of pollox if we agreed some of the time but not all of the time

somewhat agree --if this had no electrical issues and no corrosion , etc

it could be an easy US$200-250 on USA ebay --

but perhaps 1/2 that --as is -needing work and cleaning and the record untested

--just my humble opinion

I agree with Ira. This is not a grail box and the market seems to have a saturation of mid size boxes on it right now. The corrosion tells me it was stored in a very humid place and there may be unseen damage inside waiting to expose itself. IMHO, no more than $100.00.

Ok guys, thanks for taking the time to reply.  I know the unit isn't perfect and I wanted a price that reflects reality.  Thanks again!

Ok heres one for you, A fully working Elta Master Blaster.

The down side is every screwpost is busted.

Any ideas??

get the srewposts fixed james.....there are members on here that can do that,,,,,then possibly it may be worth 400 500 quid.....there are members that charge that quite oftern

how about a pretty clean m90 but the deck is bust....whats that worth guys???

Cant you use a m60 or m80 deck to fix your 90? Or are they different?

I'm waiting on you sending it

Well you know i thought i would be able to fix it but the more i look at it i just dont feel confident about tackling the job.

I thought about drilling a hole in each corner and just putting four big bolts right through the casing as that would certainly hold it together.

Hi MJ.

If memory serves there is a post here about how to rebuild screw posts. It seemed straightforward enough but then again I've never tried it.

If it was me I would try and restore the original posts or find a member who could.

@Reno, either put the M90 on the bay as a parts box and save your pennies for a fresh 90 or if money is a little more liquid, give badboybill or retrodos a shout for a rebuilding project. Bill did a fantastic job on mrkeith's

i just need to find a box and packing dave....the only box i have is off my tdk....it may fit in there but im not sure lad

Hi, I have a Sharp GF777E that I'm considering selling. It works perfectly, has all the knobs/buttons etc. (except for one of the antennae is broken off), no cosmetic issues - notwithstanding a bit of dust. I bought it in 1983 in Ireland, where it still is. I hate selling it, but it is just in storage and at this stage I'm sure that an enthusiast/collector would be a far better owner. Any ideas what it's worth?

GF777's are particularly difficult to estimate value. Given what you have said you have to consider how badly these things tend to ship. They are prone to case damage when not packaged extremely well with layers and layers of protection.

That said, I place a 777 in the value range of £150 - £350. Yes it is a huge range but that goes from average to mint in my book. So IF you happened to find someone in the market for it and it is in very nice cosmetic condition apart form the aeriel as you describe, then based on the current market value (NOV2013) you should look around 200-300 mark in my honest opinon.

Looking through completed auctions is always a good help

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.ht...;LH_Sold=1&rt=nc

Thanks for replying.