Found in customer basement

[ChipTicker]

I work in HVAC and we were servicing a furnace today in the basement of an 80 year old woman’s home. I see these two babies just sitting there on a work bench…the lady says they’ve been there for about 3 years. They were working at that time, she says. Her husband has passed away…he was the original owner and bought them new in 1974. Long story short, she’s interested in selling them, knows that they’re the best because her husband only bought the best. She has the original paperwork somewhere too. What’s a fair offer? I know what they’re worth, in general, but I’m a reseller/collector/hobbyist…don’t want to get in over my head. MX112 and MC2505. Beautiful.

 

[gogofast]

You know the drill...
If you can get a permission from the owner to test them, I'd test 'em out.
On what price to offer, Tell her the average going price according to their condition you find out, explain about fees and hassles involved in ebay selling, then offer a reasonable price.

 

[Ilikevinyl]

You should ask her if she has a turntable!

 

[ConradH]

Love the clinic stickers. Here's a bit more about them- https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/the-mcintosh-amplifier-clinics-1962-1991.903456/

and- http://www.roger-russell.com/clinics.htm

 

[ChipTicker]

Love the clinic stickers. Here's a bit more about them- https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/the-mcintosh-amplifier-clinics-1962-1991.903456/

and- http://www.roger-russell.com/clinics.htm

Thanks for that…It’s a Dave O’Brien woooo!

 

[nolasally]

Should have some early version of Bose 901’s as well. I’d offer 1000.00 untested. If she lets you test them out and they both work, up your offer by 500.00.

 

[XplicitActs]

What did they sale for new in the 70s? Maybe start there? I doubt she follows the market.

 

[ChipTicker]

Should have some early version of Bose 901’s as well. I’d offer 1000.00 untested. If she lets you test them out and they both work, up your offer by 500.00.

I was thinking max $1500. Seems safe based on my research.

 

[damacman]

"How much do you want for the set?"

 

[KiM3Ce]

https://www.audioclassics.com/ has an inventory and price data on almost everything McIntosh. Their prices are at the high end of the market. FWIW Bose speakers are very common so don't expect to make a score flipping those; the speakers need to have the Bose equalizer. Good luck. Be fair and remember karma!

 

[Bill Ashton]

The OP's pictures show a Series 1 equalizer on top of a Mac piece...if Series 1, should be no worries about refoaming the drivers; eq might need cap job to operate well though...

 

[rustycat]

definitely watching this thread!

 

[ChipTicker]

Update…called her up and we’re going to set a time to test them out. She does not have the Bose speakers anymore.

 

[Luckyorleans]

Even if working when tested, that is still a long way from not having issues that will be found with a proper tech analysis, and also using them for a while. Have to leave room for that.

 

[Bill Ashton]

Someone is missing their equalizer

 

[ChipTicker]

Even if working when tested, that is still a long way from not having issues that will be found with a proper tech analysis, and also using them for a while. Have to leave room for that.

I found a restoration kit on eBay for $195…from hifiaudio.com. Seems like a decent kit…thoughts? There’s a kit for the MX112 as well.

 

[ivandezande]

I found a restoration kit on eBay for $195…from hifiaudio.com. Seems like a decent kit…thoughts? There’s a kit for the MX112 as well.

No. Kits are a waste of time and money. They'll be missing things you might need, and they'll have things you don't.
Fully test first, read some restore threads, and see where that gets you.

 

[hugo454]

the kits are a waste of money and the directions are very very vague.
I wouldn't have left that job without those 2 babies on my passenger seat.

 

[Lazarus Long]

I found a restoration kit on eBay for $195…from hifiaudio.com. Seems like a decent kit…thoughts? There’s a kit for the MX112 as well.

If you’re going to resell, don’t attempt an amateur restoration job!

 

[hugo454]

my offers are always cash in the hand and all $20 bills,it looks very tempting and most of the time it works well for me.