That's somewhat of a rhetorical question. Would probably buy this just as a piece of vintage artwork but here is what the description says...
"Outside is pretty beat up and missing some trim but the inside is pristine! Likely for parts at this point, but I'm guessing it wouldn't take much to fix. I got it from the original owner, I probably have the paperwork and sales brochure for it somewhere. Doesn't power on, but he kept his things in tip top shape until he got older and couldn't use them anymore".
I know little about this deck except that it can be complicated. Insights anyone? He's asking 75$
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Should I Spend 75$?
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Can’t really comment on it without more details. However, for $75 it’s a steal no matter its condition. It will likely need an overhaul but there are plenty of parts such as belts, relays, caps, fuses, etc available.
Thanks. Will post more when I pick it up.
Spoke with the seller today, ready to pu. Said he asked around and realized he was charging too little. Said 2-300 was his range now. Too rich for me right now. Luckily picked up a JVC QL-A2 at the GW...but that is for another forum. Hope to be back again someday. Learned a lot here.
Which country is it located in?
Seattle, Washington,USA
Offerup
Go ahead. I’d buy it.
Jacques
Don't tempt me. I see it re-listed now at $200. :0
UPDATE:
I watched this listing for about 2 weeks after the seller decided he was selling it too low. He finally dropped his price to 130. I offered 120 and he accepted. In his OfferUp description he said it did not power on. Well you will see by the pictures it indeed does! Lights come on, motor spins but nothing happens when I hit start. One of these pictures, I trust, tells a hopeful story. I have done nothing yet. Refurbed plenty of vintage electronics but as you all know this is a different cat. Open to first steps and ideas from the experts.
Also, this seems to be a one owner table. The seller picked it up from an elderly gentleman who had passed. Included, to my surprise, were original brochures and registration. 1976 from Magnolia HiFi. Pretty much a Northwest icon when it comes to high end electronics.
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