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VM table top
Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2021 3:28 pm
by hermitcrab
I have one of these in about the same condition... wife had a rummage sale a few years ago , I put it for 35 bucks ... no takers ...I wish this seller luck..
https://www.ebay.com/itm/124732149861?_ ... %3A2334524
Re: VM table top
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 12:33 pm
by William
For some reason, the west coast thinks vintage electronics is worth a fortune. There is a guy in California that has stuff listed all the time at outrages prices. The ad are on eBay for just a short time and then they are gone. I guess he must be selling, and getting his prices, as his stuff does not last long.
This is the guy:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/165014058588?h ... SwmDNhFGIc
Elton, do you still have your VM? Are you still interested in selling it?
Bill
Re: VM table top
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:16 pm
by Firedome
Some insane prices for fairly ordinary $100 - 200 consoles are being asked by certain nuts on eBay also... 1500, 2000, 3000! A few of them have been "upgraded" to use Bluetooth, or restored, but still. Some are actually making brand new MCM style consoles with modern electronics, also for crazy prices. What astounds me even more is that some idiots must be actually buying them!
A portable record player similar to the one posted typically sells for $25-75 around here, I see that type all the time.
Re: VM table top
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:58 pm
by William
Roger, stuff around me goes for pretty cheap as well. Once in a while there is someone out there that thinks what they have is worth tons of money. It usually sits on Craig's list for month after month without every selling. I guess they really do not want to part with it.
Bill
Re: VM table top
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 4:53 pm
by back-2-mono
William wrote: ↑Tue Aug 31, 2021 12:33 pm
For some reason, the west coast thinks vintage electronics is worth a fortune. There is a guy in California that has stuff listed all the time at outrages prices. The ad are on eBay for just a short time and then they are gone. I guess he must be selling, and getting his prices, as his stuff does not last long.
This is the guy:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/165014058588?h ... SwmDNhFGIc
Elton, do you still have your VM? Are you still interested in selling it?
Bill
He's known as "Mr. Legs" on fb as he ads ugly legs to many of his restored phonos.
Re: VM table top
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 9:02 pm
by William
I have noticed that, Gary, but I still do not believe the legs add that much value. I do not do Facebook, for a multiple reasons, but I think I would like the Market Place. Although, it would probably get me into trouble with everything I would want to buy.
Bill
Re: VM table top
Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2021 1:29 am
by electra225
I have heard that part of the reason radio prices are high on the West coast is because the supply is not as good as demand. There are more radios back east, which depresses prices back there.
Re: VM table top
Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2021 7:33 pm
by hermitcrab
mine is a model 1296 with the AM radio from 1958... interested? I put legs on mine from menards ... mainly because I have no table space to set it on..I can send you a picture ...It seems that if you mention bluetooth on a console the value goes up in the eyes of the millenials and gen-xers.... if they only knew the modules are like a buck apiece on wish... I bought a dozen wireless modules just in case someone wants bluetooth added... once you figure out a power supply and wire it up to the AUX or TAPE it is a hour job... maybe...
Re: VM table top
Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2021 11:05 pm
by William
Thanks Elton! Yes please, send me some photos. Do you still have my email address?
Bill
Re: VM table top
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 1:18 am
by hermitcrab
probably better PM it to me... my hd got changed out about a month ago , so finding it might be a pain
Re: VM table top
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 1:46 pm
by William
I will, and thanks!
Bill