OK, this is just PURE Insanity

[Mustangerbob1]

I listed an old turntable on ebay, and ended it early because the bidding, IMHO, was out of control. I would have been happy to get $25 for it, and my wife was ready to send it to Salvation Army. There was also a cassette deck and dynamic processer, and the winner does not want them, but all the questions were on the turntable. As it is already sold, here is the link:

Pioneer PL-630 RG-2 CT-F900 Vintange Clearance 1 Owner - eBay (item 220505215259 end time Nov-06-09 05:14:32 PST)

This thing has been in a closet for probably 20+ years, still works. I bought it when I deployed in Korea in 1978, and probably did not pay what it sold for.

I also had a Sansui 9000 receiver from the same era, and it sold for over $500.

What is up with old electronics?

[obsidianspider]

If you think you got too much for it, you can send any extra money to "Todd's Mustang Restoration Fund, PO BOX..."

[jamison42166]

take the money and run run run. theres a lot of people that are into vintage audio electronics. check out Audiokarma Home Audio Stereo Forums lots of people collecting that stuff.

[pprince]

I thought there was a recession?

[dodgestang]

I hope you don't run your own business . You stopped a successful auction because you thought you were making too much money?

[bob]

A fool and his money.... were lucky to get together in the first place



-bob

[TJH]

Can anybody answer his question about the market for old electronics (like the turntable & receiver)? I am curious also.

[dodgestang]

Originally Posted by TJH

Can anybody answer his question about the market for old electronics (like the turntable & receiver)? I am curious also.

The vintage pioneer stuff that he was going to throw away is regarded as some of the best stuff pioneer ever made in come circles.

Here is just one example:
Pioneer CT-F900 Tape Deck

When you are an audiophile you will pay through the nose to get something that 'sounds' better to your ears.

The turntable is also quite popular and usually sells between $150-$200. Most likely the auction was confusing since he showed 3 products and then said 'this auction is for one of the items'.

Some people just love this stuff

You Tube

[TheDude]

Getting a needle for old turntables can be an expensive endeavor...or sometimes almost impossible.

[rangerdoc]

OK, ok...I'll send you $25 bucks for each unit, $75 total, plus shipping.

But don't look on ebay after that

[lemonshindig]

interesting, I have an old Sony receiver with the stainless steel look that i thought was worthless

[180 Out]

I just bought an Audio Technica turntable, with cartridge, built in switchable phono equalizer (most receivers don't have a "phono" input anymore), and an analog-to-digital converter, for turning LPs into mp3s or CDs, for $100. It works great.

[manley]

I bought an old Technics turntable at a garage sale years ago for $20. I think I paid at least $40 for a needle when I *finally* was able to locate one! I was real aggravated when I hooked it up and there was something wrong with the sound. It's packed away in a box somewhere. LOL.