Matt Lafayette
Active Member
But now I see...
Got a call from Dave Simpson this afternoon. He was at one of our local Flea's and happened upon a Marantz 2238 in A1 condition for $150 Cdn. Being the proud owner of a 2285 he suggested he pick up the '38 for me. Now for those who know me through my posts you know I'm a Garage sale guy first and foremost. I generally don't pay Flea-Market prices, Dave however tried mightily to impress upon me what a deal he had found. I was hesitant but after some negotiations with the warden I called him back and said I'd be there in 20 mins.
Long and short of it is this: The thing was in near mint condition both aesthetically and functionally, Perfect actually in terms of functionality. The face plate reads 2252 but as the vendor explained a previous owner had swapped out face plates for an unknown reason.
In the end I brokered a deal which brought my cost down from $150 to $120 CDN and man it's the best money I ever spent.
Thanks Dave! Good eye!
Got a call from Dave Simpson this afternoon. He was at one of our local Flea's and happened upon a Marantz 2238 in A1 condition for $150 Cdn. Being the proud owner of a 2285 he suggested he pick up the '38 for me. Now for those who know me through my posts you know I'm a Garage sale guy first and foremost. I generally don't pay Flea-Market prices, Dave however tried mightily to impress upon me what a deal he had found. I was hesitant but after some negotiations with the warden I called him back and said I'd be there in 20 mins.
Long and short of it is this: The thing was in near mint condition both aesthetically and functionally, Perfect actually in terms of functionality. The face plate reads 2252 but as the vendor explained a previous owner had swapped out face plates for an unknown reason.
In the end I brokered a deal which brought my cost down from $150 to $120 CDN and man it's the best money I ever spent.
Thanks Dave! Good eye!
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