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Value of a Vintage Console Stereo System

February 13, 2019

A Magnavox console stereo system.Could someone tell me about this Magnavox automatic 400 record player with am/fm radio? I am interested in how old it is maybe and what it's worth.

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From what I am seeing on eBay, they are from the mid-twentieth century and are worth in the $200 to $300 range

 
February 13, 20191 found this helpful
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Hi,

I would say that this is from the 1960 era. I have seen them on E bay for $250 and up. This is a beautiful vintage record player and stereo. This brings back memories!

Blessings,

Robyn

 

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February 14, 20191 found this helpful
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This brings back lovely memories!! The console turntables were popular from the 50s-70s.

I think this one is from the very early 70s (if it is the original turntable) and based on the spool style decorations on the front) if the turntable is the original one. It is possible the cases is older and a newer turntable was dropped into it. Do you have any history on the piece?

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They, sadly, fetch very little where I am. The most I have ever seen one sell for is $35 at a flea market. Most sell for much less. If you were in a place with a high demand and low supply for this, you may fetch much more.

The types that seem to fetch more money are those that are tricked out with the turntable, 8 track, and TV, where everything is in tip top working order. Those can fetch between $100 and $200.

Now, that said, some people take ones like yours apart and sell it off by the piece and get double or triple the "as is" value. This means the turntable, the arm, the motor, the needle, the case all pieced out, can fetch more on their own.

It is a strange dynamic, that frankly makes me sad since these are neat-o items!

Post back if you sell it and what you fetch for it!

 
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July 14, 2021

So we've had this in our basement for a long, long time. Not sure about the history of it, but I do know it's a Montgomery Ward Record Player and it's old.

Any clue as to how much this would be worth if I was going to sell? Thanks

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Looks like a nice console but you would probably have to supply more pictures (close ups) of the piece as well as information on model number etc that should be located on the back of the unit.

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Close up pictures will show the turntable and radio also.
These units cannot usually be shipped so your area will dictate the final value as it should be listed as 'local pick up only'.
How is your area? Have you ever seen a console on the curb waiting for someone to pick it up - free? This is my area as no one really has room for pieces like this.
But - you could live in an area that likes these and would pay good money for one in good condition.
Is your unit working? Everything? speakers? Player?

Montgomery Ward items are usually placed on the low end of value but this is vintage so it may have more value.

I would suggest you post some good pictures and a full description on some forums and see if they can help you.
Check out pictures on these links so you can get a better idea of what you need to display.
www.antiqueradios.com/.../viewtopic.php?f=1&t=200169

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www.vinylengine.com/.../viewtopic.php?t=119299

 
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August 11, 2019

Does anyone know more about this sterogram, such as value, etc. I'm in South Africa.

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It is a really neat piece!

I hope you have someone on this site from South Africa who can help you. It would be very hard for someone like me, in the US, to give you a value for the item.

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We have pieces like this here by brands like Phillips and Capeheart, but every market is very unique and these pieces in particular some can be quite valuable and some are worthless. It is very sensitive to where you are located and what buyers want, I would hate to guesstimate for a market with which I am not familiar.

I can tell you generally, what works in the US is if you have consignment stores or better yet, stores that specialize in vintage Hi Fi equipment in your town to talk to them. Shop around and ask what it would cost to buy one like what you have and they would give you the retail value in your area.

Then if you are trying to sell it privately, you would have to deduct at least 25% off of retail to sell OR offer to have it consigned by one of the places you talked to.

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I am going to follow this post so I can learn more about sales in other places!! Best wishes in your venture!!!

 
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April 5, 2022

Any information about this radio I received? Whats year and value? I cannot find any information about it and cannot even find a picture of one with a bench?

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October 22, 2019

This was my grandpa's record player/stereo. We no longer have room for it, but I'd like to know what (if anything) it might be worth. It's in good condition, and works fine!Value of a Vintage Console Stereo - turntable, radio, and 8 track tape player

 

Please help!

Thank you.

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What is the Brand Name? Could you download a full view of the console? I'd start with keying in search bar, "console record players" and then look at all the photos and hopefully be able to ID yours with a price attached. Of course a collector would know a value to provide compared to someone who just wants to sell one in a yard sale for example. I did look at a few that ranges from over a thousand dollars to a few hundred, so it all depends on condition, age, and possibly brand and what another feels it's worth which could be overpriced amount.

 
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March 12, 2020

I am wondering if anyone could tell me the value of this Grundig Majestic radio/record player/recorder? Model #5012. The radio works. I am not sure about anything else. It's in beautiful condition. Value of a Grundig Majestic Vintage Stereo Console

 

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I saw a few on eBay and the condition on them was not good at all. They did say the parts inside were in working condition. They were asking $599 for their units. The prices seem to range from $250 to $600 on these units in working condition. Yours is in excellent condition so you should be able to ask a higher price for your. Start off higher and lower price if anyone is interested.

 

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No one can really give you very much information about a jukebox as most of the time the value will depend on the area the system is located.
You really need to check what might be selling in your area as there are many areas these (even in good condition) are very difficult to sell.
To realize any large sum of money the system will have to be in 'provable' working order and excellent condition or someone will just want to haul it off for you.

Your system is a good brand and looks to be in excellent condition so I would recommend you try to get an appraisal. There are some sites that offer free appraisals but not sure how they are with jukeboxes. It may be worth a try but it is a little trouble filling out the forms and posting good pictures. But if they answer, they will give you valuable information for your area and also possible auction sites.

www.whatsellsbest.com/.../collectibles.html

This is a German brand and there are not very many listed for sale and I have only seen one Grundig sold (nothing like yours) and the only way to determine current value is with a sold item and you will most likely never find a system like yours in a sold category.

If you have any stores in your area that take items like this on consignment this may be something to think about.
Or you may list it on local venues like Craigslist, OfferUp, LetGo, Facebook Marketplace, etc and offer it as local pick up only.
You can start your price high (even several thousand) to see if anyone seems interested and just lower the price if necessary.
Sometimes jukebox enthusiasts check actions to see if anything interesting is available. You will need good pictures and true statement on what works and what may or may not work.

Some jukeboxes are listed on eBay and other sites but there is no way to compare these with yours - and - asking prices are not 'value' prices; just a price a seller would like to receive for their item.

www.ebay.com/.../i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313...

You may be able to contact someone on this site for system information.

www.radiomuseum.org/dsp_kontakt.cfm

 

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In the right market you could expect to get as much as $900 for it.

There are old radio swaps, where people get together with all sorts of amazing radios to buy, sell, or trade. I am betting this would be a popular item there.

www.antiqueradio.com/clublist.html
warci.org/

the right thing to do here is find antique radio shows or clubs. This is a very specialized item that needs the right buyer.

 
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May 17, 2022

I have a 1958 Grinding Majestic Stereo Console with record player, pull open radio and reel to reel. Everything is in good working condition. Console is in great shape.

Only exception is wire have came loose from speakers, which is an easy fix. What is the value of it?

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