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What would this Fisher Console be worth?

hammr7

hammr7

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Saw this ad locally (no affiliation, etc.):

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/ele/1077107170.html

It is obviously overpriced, but the question is how much would the unit be worth in its current state?

The unit is actually a 1965 unit in French Provincial finish. It has the hybrid tube/transistor amp (A-59) as well as an all-tube tuner (T-59). The turntable is a Dual 1009, in need of a stylus. The amp needs 4 power transistors. The entire unit probably needs recapping and refurbishment.

The seller claims the unit cost $2500 in 1965 (the price of a Presidential) and that his mother was offered $5,000 in the 1990's. My feeling is that in its current shape it is worth closer to $100 - $200.

Is there any logical reason why this unit would command any premium?
 
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Having Bought an all tube 61' unit 3 weeks ago for $450 and a 66' SS that looked exactly the same for free last november.... Id say what ever the SA can get for it.
Unless you can see that the power amp is usable as a standalone (maybe $100) or unless you have an affliction for this particular Console (maybe $150).
Other than that, this guy will soon learn its value. Dual 1009 parts are hard to find.
He's deluded.
 
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Plus, the turntable needs a "stylist." That alone will set you back, like, a couple hundred bucks a week.
 
Careful, he has a temper!

I tried to point out the likely true value, referencing Ebay and other sources. I even tried to encourage him to keep and refurbish it if it had sentimental value to him and his family.

I think he's been living the dream of a windfall. I can't post his response without upsetting the admins of this site.
 
A turntable/changer stylist gotta be one of those very rare specialties and I could see them requiring a contract for a couple of hundred a week.

I wonder if they massage the mat and stroke the stylus? Lube the shafts? Push the right buttons?
 
Actualy, I'd never make it in the business. I actually took a Laughter course in undergrad school, the only basket weaving course I ever took but I needed a LA course to graduate and it was the only thing open. It was touaght by a writer for the Jack Benny television show and Candid Camera. His only comment as to my humor was that I could teach the Brits what British humor is. Funny, my wife also says I have British humor. I always thought I was just a serious guy with a warped streak of odd thoughts from time to time.
 
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