What do you think is the smartest decision?

[Jack_Dowdy]

I found two Conions on eBay. One of them seems to work fine except for the cassette decks and I don’t know about the battery compartment. Other than some minor scratches and dirt on it that’s it. It $800. And there’s another one in perfect condition for $2,250. What should I do?

 

[Reli]

Even being perfect, $2,250 is quite a stretch for that model

 

[Jack_Dowdy]

Even being perfect, $2,250 is quite a stretch for that model

You want pics to make a proper judgment?

 

[blu_fuz]

Collecting is a game of patience for most of us so dropping $2k on any unit probably won't be suggested
.

 

[blu_fuz]

Jack, if you search CONION on ebay there are a few decent options.

If I were you, I would ask sellers about the units they have. One was $950, pretty complete, no damaged feet, cassettes don't work, has both antenna, has cassette door, has cassette drawer (missing metal face), but has no description. Talk to the seller, pick their brain, be-friend them and after you ask questions send them an offer.

Then there is one that is pretty fresh, $1,750 that has a little better finish on it, still no working decks, but you could be paying $750++ just because it is a little shiney-er.....

Don't jump in too quick because you are excited, you will feel better about an educated decision after talking to the sellers.

 

[Jack_Dowdy]

Jack, if you search CONION on ebay there are a few decent options.

If I were you, I would ask sellers about the units they have. One was $950, pretty complete, no damaged feet, cassettes don't work, has both antenna, has cassette door, has cassette drawer (missing metal face), but has no description. Talk to the seller, pick their brain, be-friend them and after you ask questions send them an offer.

Then there is one that is pretty fresh, $1,750 that has a little better finish on it, still no working decks, but you could be paying $750++ just because it is a little shiney-er.....

Don't jump in too quick because you are excited, you will feel better about an educated decision after talking to the sellers.

I saw the one for $950 this morning and the guy is willing to sell for $800, he's super chill.

 

[blu_fuz]

It's always a good route going that way, nice to hear the seller is cool.

Also, keep your deals quiet until the package is in your hands. Missing out on a blaster because you couldn't keep quiet before the deal was done is a hard pill to swallow.

Good luck and update us when you have a RADIO IN YOUR HANDS .

 

[Superduper]

I used to really dislike paying high prices for boomboxes. If you are going to build a collection, you got to go cheap or your collection will always be tiny. But then after years, decades of restoring the stuff, I'm come to appreciate how much work is involved in getting them in good working and complete cosmetic condition. That was years ago when parts were plentiful. FF to today, when parts have become scarce, and I'm loathe to invest the same amount of time, love and elbow grease, and I'm really now much more open to paying big(ger) $$$ for a nice complete unit that requires no work. In all honesty, most "restored" units, if done right, has probably far more $$ invested in it, both in time effort and money than a higher selling selling price. And if you aren't well versed in restoring these boomboxes, it's an even bigger hurdle to get it right. Many people want to get into the collecting hobby without becoming technicians (not everyone is mechanically or technically inclined). I'm now of the mindset that if you got the money to get a good one, go for it.

 

[smeltedcheese]

Buy the $2250 one. You deserve it.