Marantz 2385 & Misc. CL

[diddlybopper]

Not mine etc.
I'd be interested in the 2385 but not at that price...of course that's his asking price which indicates he's open to offers??
http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/ele/2529207251.html

 

[Omegaman]

Thats a very fair price for a 2385. On eBay they go for 900+ and that does not include shipping

Of course, any gear is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it

 

[Stephen J]

Thats a very fair price for a 2385. On eBay they go for 900+ and that does not include shipping

Of course, any gear is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it

Some go for less !!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Marantz-2385-St...pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item415be06428

 

[Omegaman]

Some go for less !!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Marantz-2385-St...pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item415be06428

I concur with your point. The price does fall off when knobs are missing and lights are out. People willing to pay high dollar want excellent condition units

Guys like us who can pull a unit apart and replace lamps and can get knobs deserve to get items for a lot less

 

[diddlybopper]

There was a post here recently about one on CL that went for $150.00 ??which I'm aware was ridiculously low but somewhere in between would be good for me.

 

[JoeDotCom]

Full text copy for prosperity (no photos in ad)...

2385 Marantz receiver - Cerwin Vega Wharfedale vintage speakers - $50 (utica)
Date: 2011-08-04, 5:19AM EDT
Reply to: sale-yccdn-2529207251@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]


Wharfedale 4 way speakers - not sure of the model but very heavy and from the 60s - has odd looking "jelly fish" tweeters that work, scratchy controls & woofer 'rattle'. asking 50. pr.
Cerwin Vega D9 speakers - woofers need foam & I have the grilles. All drivers work and controls are fine. asking $175. pr.
Marantz 2385 receiver - puts out 185 watts into 8 ohms and a massive 240 into 4 ohms, plays well. Has a light out on the dial. asking $575.

 

[brandon090]

Im also interested in that unit, but i emailed him seeing if he'd be interested in a trade. I would be more interested in the $400 range. Not $489 either

 

[VintagePlus]

I would pay the 575. Very fair price for a nice working unit.

 

[nikosan]

I paid $749 for mine back in June at Craigslist here in San Francisco. While I was looking at it, the seller was still getting calls on his ad. So that price is a good deal and he will sure get more money on ebay if it is cosmetically decent.

 

[Wigwam Jones]

I went to his house and bought the speakers. I'm happy! I posted this thread...

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=385879

The receiver is still there - I saw it and besides being dusty (it's in his garage), it's nice and sounds REALLY GOOD. Huge sucker! He's a good guy. He's not on AK or SMAC, doesn't sound interested in joining either. But he knows what he has. Still, he's not looking for killer prices, just fair prices. And he like audio guys who know what they're talking about.

He has a garage so full of audio gear that you can't walk in it and he wants to get rid of it. He said he is putting it on on CL. He said he had no problem if I wanted to give you guys a heads up so you get first shot at it. Check my link for details.

 

[Brad Muller]

I'd go get that bad boy if it was in my neighborhood.:yes:

 

[rose jackets]

I'd go get that bad boy if it was in my neighborhood.:yes:

Me too. I've got it bad for a big Marantz, and just can't pay epay prices.

 

[luckyed]

I want one of those.

 

[Susurus]

In Detroit, can't you buy a foreclosed house for that much dough? :scratch2:

Location-location-location.

 

[Wigwam Jones]

In Detroit, can't you buy a foreclosed house for that much dough? :scratch2:

Location-location-location.

Classy.

 

[Susurus]

Diane: Actually, I'd like to join you,
but I have class tonight.

Rodney Dangerfield: How about tomorrow night?

Diane: I have class then, too.

Rodney Dangerfield: Why don't you call me when you have no class?

Yeah it was hyperbole...the point was too obvious though: that the demand curve varies (so ebay or bartertown from local depressions, go local if relative prosperity abounds).

 

[paingod]

Im also interested in that unit, but i emailed him seeing if he'd be interested in a trade. I would be more interested in the $400 range. Not $489 either

Are you kidding me????
$489 is stealing it!!! Run and get it!!!
You snooze on this and it will be gone in a heartbeat!

What are you thinking?

 

[Wigwam Jones]

Are you kidding me????
$489 is stealing it!!! Run and get it!!!
You snooze on this and it will be gone in a heartbeat!

What are you thinking?

I stopped by and saw him last weekend; the receiver is gone. He got what he wanted for it, and it was more than $489. I'd say it was worth it.

He's got a bunch more stuff that's going to be going up on CL. His prices are fair, but not rock-bottom "don't know what I've got" cheap. So keep your eyes peeled.