Am I a fool?!

[bonvivant]

Today I passed on a mint Marantz 2020 for $80.00 at my local flea market. I am not really a marantz guy. I lean toward sansui and kenwood gear. However, I am wondering if I made a big mistake. Thoughts?

 

[goodolpg]

Was it a tuner? If not is that the correct model number? I have a Marantz 2020 here.
Mine is a tuner. OK tuner I guess. Myself I'd rather have one with the gyro tuner type.
Condition is important, you said it was mint so it might be worth the $80.
Unless you need a fair tuner you probably did fine passing it up.

 

[spark1]

Or did you mean 2220?

 

[E2]

Is this question dependent on this particular topic?

 

[sixthday]

You should have bought it. But it is also low power so not so regret

 

[BamaBilly]

It’s a tuner so it’s not “low power”. $80 is about right, decent deal

 

[Lavane]

The 2020 was the low end tuner offering from Marsntz in '79.

 

[grillebilly]

Mint is also the most misused description for used items. Seldom is anything mint. Records that have never been opened are usually described as “near mint” or “mint -“.

 

[Jeffery]

Mint is also the most misused description for used items. Seldom is anything mint. Records that have never been opened are usually described as “near mint” or “mint -“.

Still better than "minty". I pass on anything labeled as "minty" on general principles alone.

 

[SmitterDave]

Mint is also the most misused description for used items

I agree, and I also see so many listings in Maine for collectible cars as easy restoration with half of the frame or body rotted out.