SL-1500, SL-1600 top price?

[BFaith]

What's the top price i should expect to pay for a stock:
SL-1500
SL-1600
Assuming:
Excellent condition
All original
No cartridge

Thanks!

 

[audiojones]

SL-1500 fully manual, no suspension, probably $125 at the top end.

SL-1600 fully automatic, spring suspension, probably $200 at the top end.

This is assuming that they are both in very good condition and are for sale locally on craigslist.

 

[BFaith]

I've read that the 1600 has a better motor, suspension and is automatic.
I don't care if it's auto or manual, so....
How much of the difference in price would you attribute to the automatic feature?

 

[audiojones]

I don't know how the pricing breaks down regarding those two models, but if you're looking for a great fully manual that's built like the 1600 with the same suspension you might look for an SL-1800. That's basically the same as the SL-1600 but in a fully manual version and they generally go for between $100 to $150.