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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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February 13, 20192 found this helpful
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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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March 13, 20200 found this helpful
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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.

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www.antiqueradio.com/clublist.html
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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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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

An open record player cabinet.
 
A record player cabinet closed.
 
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June 12, 2021

I have a Sansui G-971 receiver, JBL L-166 speakers n Technics SL-MC4 CD player. What are they worth?


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June 12, 20210 found this helpful
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One seller is asking $1400 USD for the G-971 receiver; see picclick.com/Vintage-Sansui-G-971-Blackface-Stereo...

Another seller coincidentally is asking the same price (1400) for the speakers: see www.ebay.com/.../304028363175?hash=item46c980a9a7...

The CD player prices I see are more varied, between about $50 and $100 USD.

So all together, without consideration of condition or shipping etc., the three sum to as high as almost $3000!

 

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Looks like you have some popular pieces but would have to be valued individually. Of course, overall condition (working?) will determine the final value.
Your first item: Sansui G-971 receiver
This seems to be the most valuable. A receiver was sold on eBay for $1,400 but there is no date given. Also, the seller had this piece listed for sale for over 4 years before it sold.
It's possible to use this as 'value' but since it took so long to sell I would say the price was maybe too high. However, this brand is popular and all models seem to bring in good money. Here is a link to sold listings on eBay but I did not see your model sold.
www.ebay.com/.../i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=vintage+sansui...

This site has a lot of information about this unit as well as a history of the company. You can join the site and gain even more information as well as a manual.
www.audio-high-store.com/.../

Second item: JBL L-166 speakers
Looks like these speakers (in good condition) are running over $1,000 - $1,400.
You can check out eBay's sold listings for this model and other models.
www.ebay.com/.../i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=JBL+L-166+speakers...

Third item: Technics SL-MC4 CD player.
This has lower value and seems to be running in the $100 area.
www.ebay.com/.../i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524...

 
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November 21, 2022

What's a 1965 Curtis Mathes stereo console model 40M122 serial no 98304
worth?

The console stereo cabinet.
 
The top of the console stereo.
 
A tag on the back of the stereo.
 
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October 28, 2022

What it's worth? Is it rare? Any extra information on it will help can't find any like mine and with the porta fi wireless speakers? It's in excellent condition and everything works

A speaker for the stereo.
 
A wooden stereo cabinet with speakers.
 
The record player and controls.
 
The markings on the back.
 

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November 26, 2021

I am wondering how much this unit is worth. Record player and radio combination.

Model AR241COA
Serial No. KB 3354

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The control panel of an old phonograph.
 

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