I am wondering how much this unit is worth. Record player and radio combination.
Model AR241COA
Serial No. KB 3354
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Right now record players are in big demand , especially the old ones that are still playing . And with a radio is a big plus. If you want to sell I would advertise in a local newspaper or put it on Craigslist for your area. I would start the price around $400.00 and see if you get any one interested, you can always come down of the price. And if you have any old records, mention that .
While I was not able to find an exact match to yours either currently offered or sold, as a long time reseller I can tell you you may get more for the parts if they are working than for the piece as a whole.
Not sure where you are located, but in most places around me in PA, console stereos of any brand don't sell at all--at any amount--they are a dime a dozen which drives down the value and I see them on the curb at trash day which just breaks my heart--as you will see why below--(and that is in addition to the fact I hate waste!)
I see a few scattered sales on eBay and other sites in different parts of the country for SIMILARS all under $200 and those are sold as PRISTINE and 100% working condition--which you don't mention if yours is working or pristine. Looks good from photos, but would need to see in person to determine pristine (since it includes things like smells and dings that must be observed in person). (I say smells because many of these were in smoke filled game rooms for years and reek of cigarette--those are totally unsellable to 99% of the people who want one of these).
For some who knows how to take it apart and piece off the items--I have seen Garrand turntables sell for $50-$100 when working, the GE radios for $40.
Sometimes furniture flippers like the cabinets and pay $5-25 for those to convert to dog beds or bars or other "flea market flip items" if you know that TV show you will see what I mean by that.
Now if you are a super tech, and you can tear it down carefully (and test it) down to things like the arm, spindle, gears, motor etc. you can see on eBay that a Garrand arm can get $10-$20, spindles $15-25, motors can fetch up to $50, and bags of gears usually start at $5 and up.
Why? Because people who have these want original materials to repair their babies--that is where the money is!! My goal if I can ever retire is to learn how to piece these out and test them. Like I said, you find them by the curb where I am and I could make a tidy sum parting them out!!!
Hope this is helpful!! Thanks for sharing!
The asking price of eBay is around $225 for similar items.
If you are looking to buy this, make sure to ask if it has the right voltage rating. Most of us in America use 110-130v units, but some countries use 220-240v units instead. Cool! Cool!
Otherwise this is a really cool piece with lots of functions that nobody ever uses anymore - it's very retro feel. I recommend purchasing one even if you don't have any usage for it!
It's in good shape so maybe post it @ $500 and you can always go down. This will give you an idea of different prices and they do appear to be selling well. (A very light coat of 'Old English Scratch Cover' helps with minor scratches and to polish the wood.)
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