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Just got a stack of vintage walkmans and am looking for some info

patti - 2011-02-18 15:33

Long story but I just came into a HUGE Sony walkman collection, mostly Japanese, mostly in the original box with manuals etc even though most boxes are beat up. If anyone has any information on these I would really appreciate the feedback especially when it comes to value. A ton of them I simply can't just google and find. They are likely going to ebay. Here are the model numbers, they are all SONYs:


Sony Cassette Walkmans:

SRF-75 (outback series?)
WM-AF64
WM-AF604
WM-F47
WM-FX56
WM-FX52
WM-FX507
WM-FX509 (x2)
WM-FX511
WM-FX613
WM-GX50
WM-GX90
WM-GX414
WM-GX508 (x2)
WM-K1 (x2)
WM-WX50 *wireless walkman from 1987 with an antennae on the headphones* 

Sony Discmans

D-15
D-151 


Any info would be appreciated!

l - 2011-02-20 19:58

Here is a list showing what they cost new back in the day...http://pocketcalculatorshow.co...kman/walkman-db.html

As for what they are worth now, I'm not really sure. I would guess quite a bit though, as they are still in boxes and have not been used.

ao - 2011-02-20 23:35

Sadly we don't do evaluations here but as enthusiasts it would be nice to see some pics.

stereo2go - 2011-02-21 05:20

Congratulations on your find.  I'd love to hear the story about how you came into such a large number of walkmans!

Most of these appear to be from the early '90s.  That you have the original boxes and heaphones is a plus.  Definitely test them out before putting them up for sale.

patti - 2011-02-21 10:26

Hi, thanks for all of the replies.

New old stock from an electronics store, still with the original price tags on. Many of the boxes are a bit beat up but overall pretty great. I will try and get some photos posted tomorrow.