Any ideas on the value of this console?
I did not see this one on eBay but I saw one like yours on Pinterest:
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Motorola 1960 Tube Amp Record Player Console - Vintage tube amp record stereo console by Motorola c.1960. Refurbished and in excellent working order. Also includes added input for MP3 or other digital device. Great look, great sound and an excellent price. 40" x 17.5" x 30.25 - $450
This is a neat piece and seeing them always brings back nice memories!
There are a bunch of variables when selling these, like working condition and condition of the console, replacement or original parts, etc. The answer to each variable will change the value of the item. Your location will also change the value of the item. Value = what someone HAS PAID already for a comparable item that is an exact match to yours.
Like if it works, has all original hi fi pieces, the wood is pristine, you will see one value, vs. one that has had work, has a replacement motor, case has a lot of dings, you will such a much different value.
If you have a reputable store like a consignment shop around, I suggest you talk to them to find out what your piece will sell in the condition yours is in and in your town.
The upside of this is then you don't have to deal with the muss and fuss of selling it yourself, trying to get it to someone, etc. You usually get more that way too.
Some other general info...
Where I am in Pittsburgh, people like to take these things apart and sell off the cabinet for flea market flip pieces and the machine for parts (if it works). But that is a regional thing, which may not fly where you are located.
Although, the selling the working parts though is people on eBay or at swap meets/flea markets who will look for and buy the parts and often pay good money if they are tested and working. People who have their own project pieces are always looking for parts to keep theirs going.
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This is an old cabinet/console purchased by my Daddy for my Mom years ago. Well my Daddy died a few years ago and Mom gave it to me. Sound still comes out of the speakers and the turntable still turns but I need to get a needle to confirm that it will still play a vinyl. The radio will produce sound but the turner will not move. You can see it's broken. I have NO clue how to fix it.
My question is should i just throw it out-refurbish it or any other ideas!!! Of course it worth TONS to me but I don't think it's worth pouring money into. If I knew what I was doing I would repair myself in a heartbeat. Anyone want to help :)
If this means so much to you and belonged to your dad I would try and find a person in your local area and see how much it would actually cost to restore this unit. At times you can be surprised that the cost is very little then again it could actually be quite expensive.
There is a lot of old radio and stereo forums online that have experts who do this as a hobby. I would actually join a few of them and see if you can get some advice from them. Maybe you can get help from them on the forum and restore this on your own. They know all the best places to buy the parts needed to restore this unit. I would start there first and see what you can find out.
Also, try and advertise in your local area and let people know you are looking for a person that is or knows how to restore old stereo units. Ask them to take a look at this unit and give an estimate of how much it would cost to restore it. If the price is too expensive then you can always just post this online and sell it off for parts.
Since you do not have any experience with something like this it would probably be a better idea to discuss the problems and costs with people who do work on these all the time.
There are loads of forums that are filled with people who seem to love helping someone who wants to fix up one of these and they know what questions to ask and can tell you where to start as well as a general idea of the overall cost to redo your console.
You will have to join before asking your question but pictures will be necessary as well as brand and model.
Don't be shy as if you decide to actually do this project you're going to need a lot of help.
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The radio and record player have been in my family for years. Any idea how much they are worth?
Your RCA Victor radio console is probably from the 1930-40's and may be a tube radio.
I have a vintage Truetone AM/FM stereo player with record player and 8 track tape deck. Are these stereo players worth anything these days? I am just asking because my mother had it like forever and it still plays the 8 track tapes and the radio still plays very well.
I don't know about the record player I think it needs a needle.Probably not very valuable as this brand - Truetone - was sold by Western Auto and they were on the lower end of this unit.
This is not to say that you could not sell it for more but that is probably a good value figure but if you want to sell it, I would suggest you list it on your local Craigslist and ask $50. Reduce the price if it does not sell.
I have this RCA Victor player. It works. It is in my basement and I would like to sell it. Can you tell me where to start? It is in excellent shape with only a small mark in the front on the right.
There is also a diamond needle in the case for it.
These items are highly sought after these days. People are selling items like this on eBay for around $150 to $250. I would post this in your area on Craigslist to sell it. This way you do not have to worry about shipping the heavy item off to the person who has purchased it. The shipping costs will be expensive and the person who buys the item will not want to pay all this money for the item.
I would like to know the make and value of my cabinet record player.
It is in great condition, just a few scratches, but everything works well.
Does it have a brand name on the equipment? I zoomed and don't see anything. The model number on the back is not familiar to me.
Is it a turntable, AM/FM radio and cassette or is that other player an 8 track? Is it all original equipment or have repairs been made?
Do you have the manual for it?
Where are you located?
I hesitate to give you a value without all of the details above. Once I have more info, I can see how I can help!
Thanks!
I am looking for the value of this RCA Victor Victrola high fidelity record/radio player. It is in full working order and I would say good shape, see picture included.
A similar one is asking $125 www.ebay.com/
