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I have a Philco console stereo record player and radio, model #h332alk. Everything works, but the speakers aren't very loud.
From what I have seen on eBay, similar systems are asking in the $225 dollar range.
These are so cool! Bring back lots of good memories! I have heard there is going to be a resurgence of interest in these...and am trying to find the article that I read about it and can't lay my hands on it.
That said, at the moment most of them are sitting unsold in most of the US at prices as low as $60. Sadly I often see them sitting by the curb on trash day :(
You do have some options if you are trying to sell. If you are very handy, there is a market for the parts (like working motors, record player arms and such). If you look at eBay and put Philco turntable or record player parts in the search bar and look at sold items, on almost any given day you will see the parts selling.
There are people who love these pieces, have their own and keep them going by buying working used parts from the internet.
The cabinets are the hardest part of the sale. There are some artists who like them to turn into things, but they usually want to pay next to nothing so they can paint, flip, and make a profit.
Post back with an update!
I want to know how much my cabinet stereo is worth.
You can read information about Sears Silvertone mediterranean consoles or your question on this site antiqueradios.com/
What is the value of this piece?
- 1953-1956 Art Deco Cabinet / Radio / Record Player
- Mozart China Cabinet A555 - Music Masters Radio Co.
- Manufactured in Brisbane Australia
You write that you have a Mozart China Cabinet A555, but this model looks a little different. On this site you can see a photo of Mozart China Cabinet A555 and compare with your radio cabinet: www.radiomuseum.org/
You have a Mozart A555G by Music Masters Radio Co. This site has a photo of the A555G model (the owners decorated their model with stickers): www.radiomuseum.org/
The years of manufacture of the A555 and A555G models coincide, the A555G is a radiogram in a china cabinet too, but the A555G has a changer (3-speed record changer), and the price is correspondingly higher. Price in first year of sale was: Mozart China Cabinet A555 61.95 AUS £, Mozart A556G 94.50 AUS £.
I could not find the same model on sale. Vintage 1950s Garrard RC60/D16 Radiogram in a slightly similar cabinet, but completely wooden was sold for $2,900.00 USD www.pinterest.com/
I have this console MODEL SK-180-AW MOTOROLA Solid State STEREO and am planning to sell it. I do not know which year was it made in and what its actual price is as of today.
Can someone guide me on this. I do not have records so didn't try if it works or not.
I see that you have your console listed on eBay for $150.
www.ebay.com/
You do not state in your listing that you have not tested the record player but perhaps someone will still be interested.
The model number 1s3485. Any info would be welcome. I know nothing about these. It is a Fleetwood.
Not really sure what you mean when you ask for information - do you plan to restore this for personal use or do you plan to sell?
This is almost an unknown company and looks like it was rarely sold outside of Canada. This particular model appears to have been made between 1975- 1979 judging from other model numbers.
This one has an 8-track which 'dates' it to about that time as that is about the heyday period of the 8-track.
Do you know if it is working in any capacity?
As to value - your area will have a lot to do with value as these cannot be shipped so it would be for pick up only. Most areas are not into these as they are large and difficult to move and the world is into 'pack up and move' and do not want large pieces to move.
This unit sold for $150 in 2018:
www.usedcomoxvalley.com/
The brand of record player will have more to do with value than anything else about this unit - especially if it is working.
If you want to know more about the unit or need help checking it out, you can try asking questions on some of the forums.
www.radiomuseum.org/
www.radiomuseum.org/
audiokarma.org/
We have a Motorola early 1970s era vintage console stereo, TV, and record player integrated floor unit. The measurements are 66" x 19.5 x 31". The AM/FM radio and record player still work, but not the TV. I am not 100% sure, but it could have mold concealed inside the TV glass, but also confirmed it's not on the outside glass or anywhere else on the wood cabinet.
I would like to remove it and ideally am looking for a collector or buyer of parts who would want to remove it from the home for free.
Considering the possible issue with the TV tube is it still worth anything?
Anyone know of anyone around or within Los Angeles, CA county area that would be interested ?
Thank you.
Considering you want to get rid of this and want a person to pick it up for free I would start off with Craigslist in your area. You can explain what you have just like you did here. Let them know that you would like to give this to a vintage collector but they will need to come to your home to pick this up and take it for the parts that are inside. You can also advertise this on an old radio forum where you will find a lot of vintage collectors around that pick these up for parts or also restore them. If you are on Facebook you can go to Facebook Market place and advertise this here for your area and tell the person that it is a pick up only from your home and it is free to anyone who is a vintage collector or looking for parts to restore another unit. These units do have some value and people do list them on eBay to try and sell them for parts. This will be very hard for you to do considering you do not want to ship this and you want a person to just pick this up and haul it way. I would start off with Craigslist and see what happens.
I have this console stereo. Any idea of how much this is worth?
I have seen these types on eBay recently in the $200-$250 asking price range.
AMC Stereophonic High Fidelity record player and radio, all transitional solid state extension speaker. I cannot find an exact picture of this and I don't know how much it's worth.
Can you help me?
You have a Vintage AMC 1960's AM/FM Stereo Console.
I found identical model:
www.varagesale.com/
Location - Wayzata, MN, sold for $125.
Another Vintage Antique AMC High Fidelity Radio Phonograph Record Player Console was listed at $99:
picclick.com/
Vintage Mid Century Amc Stereo Phonograph Am/Fm Radio Console
at $325:
picclick.com/
The price depends on the condition (working or not) and on the demand in your area, as such consoles are usually sold with a local pickup.
I have a console stereo record player. It says that it plays a (45' to a 18'?). It is a Westinghouse stereophonics phono only HF 1050.
It doesn't run. Who buys and restores these?
Who buys and restores these?
Probably only true 'buffs' and collectors who are not always easy to find and since these consoles are very expensive to ship, it would need to be someone in your area.
You can ask your question on this forum and they may be able to help you. Be sure to tell them where you are located.
www.antiqueradios.com/
You can also post your question on Reddit and someone might be able to help you find a buyer in your area. You will have to join before posting.
Selling a non-working machine will probably be difficult but you can always try.
List it with several pictures on several sites like Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, letgo, offerup and start your price high and maybe also best offer with 'local pick up only' and be sure to state not working - parts only.
Just lower the price if no one makes an offer.
I haven't been able to find this model online and haven't decided whether to let it go or hang on to it. I'm interested in any information about this piece as it belonged to my grandparents.
Model # is WEG5745A-76.
If you look on eBay you can see several different models listed for various prices. The selling price is not always the asking price. The working condition also plays an important factor in how much a person is willing to pay for this item. Normally you can get around $150 to $250 for the item. Your item is not listed anywhere online for sale so you should not have too much trouble with this one.
I have a Sylvania 45c16m record player cabinet. I am curious about the year of manufacture and the value for this record player. I also have the original manual.
Cool, I have this same model--yours is the only other one I've ever seen. No idea of the value, but I've done a little research, and I'm pretty sure the "S" with lightning bolt logo design puts the date of manufacture between 1942 and 1959.
www.vintagesylvania.net/
I have a Truetone DC-5907 Hi-Fi electric phonograph with automatic record changer. The ser. #W 177045. I can not find any information on it.
Models go from 5903-5908 in the DC series.
Please help me!
I found an advertisement for the Tretone stereo and hi-fi where they were being sold starting at $99 and going all the way to $349. it is interesting to see this one take a look books.google.fr/
The TrueTone brand is a brand name for Western Auto and the TrueTone electronics were made by other brands for Western Auto. This is the address for the company who owned this brand name and made the stores. Western Auto Supply Co. ; Kansas from D135 Truetone to D-101
Here is a link to a PDF file that has some information about the stero and the company. www.americanradiohistory.com/
Here is a site that will give you some of the history about your console. antiqueradios.com/
Anyone know what make or model this record player is? I've tried to google some of the info on it, but cant seem to come up with anything.
I need a new needle and cord for it to work so any help would be appreciated.
The maker is Ultratone. This website has needles. You can contact them directly and they could help you more www.turntableneedles.com/
