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Value of Capehart Phonograph Radio Console?

A phonograph radio console.I have a Capehart console phonograph radio console. Model has two different ones on different labels. On inside the metal model number is A1003M serial number 705262 60 cycle 105 watts. The unit turns on and plays the radio but I can't figure out how to turn on the phonograph. It's in fairly good condition, see photos.

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A console stereo system.
 
A pull out record player.
 
A pull out record player.
 
The side of a phonograph radio console.
 
The inside of the console.
 
The label on the back of the console.
 
A quality sticker on the back.
 
The serial number on the back of the console.
 

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July 25, 20220 found this helpful
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Your Capehart console phonograph radio console is made by Farnsworth Television and Radio Corp in 1950/1951
www.radiomuseum.org/.../farnsworth_1003_m1003_ch_p8p.html
www.radiomuseum.org/.../farnsworth_capehart_b1003_m_p8.html

So, you have a postwar console. Not many collectors have interest in postwar console radio/phonographs, unless they are something unique or unusual. Capehart's heyday was during the 30s and 40s. Their consoles of that period with record changer that will play a record, turn it over, play the other side then return it to the stack and select the next record have quite a bit of interest, but this changer was discontinued by Farnsworth in 1949.

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Subsequently they used conventional designs.
www.myvintagetv.com/.../capehart.htm

On pure collectors value its worth $50 to $100, but to some it may be worth $300 or more. Consoles from 50s are dime a dozen on Craigslist. The price depends on the demand in your area, as it is usually sold with pick up only.

This one was sold for $77

bid.auctionbymayo.com/.../4911797?url=%2Fauctions%2Fcatalog...

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July 20, 20220 found this helpful

From what I have seen on eBay, asking prices are in the $175 range

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July 20, 20220 found this helpful

Here's one like yours priced @ $100:
www.ebay.com/.../175321283123?hash=item28d1f67a33...

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July 24, 20220 found this helpful

This is a Capehart Farnsworth Model A1003M radio with record player.
I found a similar Capehart Radio-Phonograph Model #1003M

www.worthpoint.com/.../capehart-radio-phonograph-model-1003m...

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July 25, 20220 found this helpful

I found similar Capehart- Tube Radio/Phonograph at $129

www.ebay.com/.../133013881462

It is in Portage, Indiana, pick up only, have not put power to test components.

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July 25, 20220 found this helpful

Consoles are not an easy sell so you may have difficulty selling it at any price. Your location will determine the final value of your console but if it is not all working then it may not sell for even $25.

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Some models will sell for more money because some styles can be converted to a usable cabinet but not sure about yours.

Since you will have to 'test' your area, you could get it in working condition and list it at a higher price - $200-$400 - take offers. Leave it listed for several weeks and if no offers, lower the price and try again.

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