As a newbie I hope I'm behaving properly in starting this thread, but I've searched this site for reference to the the cassette player referred to in the title, and could find nothing on it. Hence the new thread.

So, to explain my position. I got a Sony minidisc a few years back, which made my cassette player redundant, and have just seen the WM-EX-570 on Ebay at £40 'buy it now'. I'm not actually in a rush to sell it, it's there if the minidisc ever packs up, but if it could fetch £40 or so I might sell.

And I wondered if any here could give me guidance on its probable value. I'll describe it in more detail. It's fully functional, I've checked, and there's no scratches or dents on the exterior. It's got original combined headphones and remote, a soft carry case, instruction leaflet and original box with the 20th Anniversary logo.

If anyone has an idea what its worth I'd be very grateful to hear from them.

Good original boxed working condition is always a plus. Unfortunately, this is a late model, not very desirable among most collectors. I won't see it selling at a high price.

Personally I think it is a rather decent mechanism for its era (late 90s to early 2000s), but depending on model, may have less desirable plastic capstan flywheels. Amps tend to be rather weak for this series, and sound quality pales in comparison to earlier models.

There are people out there looking for a reliable working walkman just to play tapes, and this can fit that bill- it's relatively reliable and easy to repair (change the belt.)