NIB Marantz 2238B - It’s Back!

[One911Guy]

Just pushing this out. Some discussion here late last year about this unit. Seller asking $740.00
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https://fortcollins.craigslist.org/ele/d/fort-collins-marantz-2238b-receiver-new/6859609299.html

 

[yurka77]

i want it but im in CT.....anyone in the area that can pick it up and ship it to me please ?

 

[sx-70]

That would be fun. Wonder what the story is? How it was found, etc. Seller could really spice that ad up.

Once opened it sort of becomes just another 2238b. If you’re a collector do you keep it sealed in the box?

 

[sixthday]

It dont want it. As soon as you open it, the value dropped. It you want to keep the value, you cannot open.

 

[62vauxhall]

Probably is a fac pack but maybe not.

A fellow I worked with opened his own stereo store and for about 2 years, I worked for him.

As long as I opened the box, or if it was opened carefully like no staples ripped out, I could re-pack anything to make it seem factory fresh and no one could tell. There were a few "tricks of the trade" but an assortment of packing tapes and a particular stapling device was all that was needed.

Many pieces of "brand new" gear were given to customers or returned to a wholesaler that a short time before, were store demos or returns.

 

[Blue Shadow]

i want it but im in CT.....anyone in the area that can pick it up and ship it to me please ?

Why do you want it?

 

[wlhd1610]

Why do you want it?

I'm pretty sure he's kidding.


Bob

 

[Blue Shadow]

I'm pretty sure he's kidding.


Bob

Stereo Store Lust is so prevalent on AK, when folks post exhibiting such a symptom, I like to find out why. We know there are piles and piles of gear that are better for less but the nostalgia of getting the one that could not be purchased back in the day is a very strong force.

 

[yurka77]

i am not kidding. I would buy that as I have never owned a vintage receiver or an amp in a brand new condition. I was not here around for that and we did not have those in the country where I grew up in the 80's. I would pay $650 for it which is probably $300 more than a preowned one is good condition. I actually emailed the seller asking if he would take $650 but have not heard back.

 

[XplicitActs]

I have one....very opened condition.

 

[Chrisxo55441]

never used 40+ year old electrolytic's i hope it fires up and not goes up in fire.

 

[Blue Shadow]

I have one....very opened condition.

Got one, too. Lamps out nice original condition including the bent and unbent corner and now sporting a rebuilt WC-122.

 

[XplicitActs]

Got one, too. Lamps out nice original condition including the bent and unbent corner and now sporting a rebuilt WC-122.

Lol at the corner comment.

 

[cartop]

If you don't open it how do you know if it is a receiver or a bunch of bricks.......Just saying.....

 

[SaturationPt]

I have un-opened boxes many times, staples and all. Not difficult if you open it carefully and part of being obsessive.

I think it's cool, hopefully for whomever buys it, it is truly unopened and in new condition, but I want to see what I'm buying and wouldn't count on it being new.

 

[ETLS]

If you don't open it how do you know if it is a receiver or a bunch of bricks.......Just saying.....

If it smells like the world's second oldest profession, it's bricks.

 

[IMF_Pioneer]

I don't think the worlds second oldest profession has anything to do with buying old receivers

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World's_second_oldest_profession

 

[restorer-john]

As long as I opened the box, or if it was opened carefully like no staples ripped out, I could re-pack anything to make it seem factory fresh and no one could tell. There were a few "tricks of the trade" but an assortment of packing tapes and a particular stapling device was all that was needed.

Many pieces of "brand new" gear were given to customers or returned to a wholesaler that a short time before, were store demos or returns.

Very true. This was done at a store I worked at and had been done for decades. Every box in that store was opened from the bottom.

Open from the bottom by carefully removing the staples with needle-nose pliers, one end first then the other. Easy to do with zero cardboard damage.
Unpack and test the item for a customer who wanted a sealed unit. Repack a floor unit as 'new' etc.
The stapler was a large thing with identical copper coloured staples and the 'wings' came in through the old outer holes.

All in all a tricky and deceptive practice I did not agree with.

Not saying this is one of those, but you'd never know if it was or wasn't.

 

[ETLS]

I don't think the worlds second oldest profession has anything to do with buying old receivers

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World's_second_oldest_profession

If he paid for bricks, well you'll figure it out.

 

[biscuithead]

i am not kidding. I would buy that as I have never owned a vintage receiver or an amp in a brand new condition. I was not here around for that and we did not have those in the country where I grew up in the 80's. I would pay $650 for it which is probably $300 more than a preowned one is good condition. I actually emailed the seller asking if he would take $650 but have not heard back.

I’m local, but I’m not sure I want to participate. If it is a box of bricks, who’s at fault?