some big $$$$ box sales lately ....
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baddboybill
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baddboybill
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Fatdog said:I'm most surprised by the GF-9494 for $475.
Minty and fully working I could see but that was beat up good 
baddboybill
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Lasonic TRC-920 said:Is this a permanent upward trend or just a new year spike?
These were all mainly before Xmas. It's pretty slow until February when tax season starts
Wow!!! It amazes me the money people will pay for boxes that are sight unseen and bought 'As Is' due to age. The thing is, any novice with a screwdriver can attempt to repair these units and stuff them in the process and then sell them online 'as is'. To pay thousands of dollars for 30+ year old untested boomboxes is very risky. I wonder how many people pay top dollar for classic units with known/unknown faults only to shelve them due to lack of parts or repair experience. 
Some of these novices can't even re-install self tapping screws without stripping them in the process!
IMHO, $0-$200 range is OK on Ebay but I will only pay more to buy a restored/tested unit from a Boomboxery member!
James....
It amazes me the money people will pay for boxes that are sight unseen and bought 'As Is' due to age. The thing is, any novice with a screwdriver can attempt to repair these units and stuff them in the process and then sell them online 'as is'. To pay thousands of dollars for 30+ year old untested boomboxes is very risky. I wonder how many people pay top dollar for classic units with known/unknown faults only to shelve them due to lack of parts or repair experience. Some of these novices can't even re-install self tapping screws without stripping them in the process! IMHO, $0-$200 range is OK on Ebay but I will only pay more to buy a restored/tested unit from a Boomboxery member!
James....
stormsven
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Reli said:
The first rule in the marketing books is saying so : "people are sheep,so treat em like that " 
And some of them are ready to spent a year savings before Christmas for stupid things in the very last moment. So we have a economic crisis afterwards Damn i just made a new kitchen with all appliances from inox for same cash like this Pioneer The interior company made me a perfect price for Christmas because they dont have orders this period..... 
Matrixambience
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I agree with Fatdog. Can't put together why someone would spend $475 for a sharp gf-9494, or any sharp for that much. Sorry. Well, its worth what someone is willing to pay for something from their youth, or got caught up in a bidding /ego war. I'd rather buy an Eden-Pure heater for $475. IMHO 
Ken
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Yes, sometimes you strike out. But there are bargans to be had, with a little work. Practically every box you buy these days has to be yanked apart and have the switches cleaned before you can even test it. Lots & Lots (I would say most) of boxes are sold 'as is' even on this site. Personally, I don't mind buying a box that's not perfect. With a little work I turned $100.00 into a very nice GF-767. I almost got a VZ for the same price that with a bunch of body work would have been nice. I'm STILL parting that out. I've lost track of which ones have a deck that currently works. You know how it goes. Maybe you don't plan on keeping it and plan to eventually sell it, etc.jimmyjimmy19702010 said:Wow!!!
IMHO, $0-$200 range is OK on Ebay but I will only pay more to buy a restored/tested unit from a Boomboxery member!
James....
What do you mean "Any novice with a screwdriver CAN attempt to repair..."
I don't think I have ever bought a box that HADN"T been opened previously.
...and I sure as hell am not going to go against the opinions of 20-30 of the people whose opinion trust the most when it comes to boomboxes. So I end up with some, but not all, of the same ones everybody has had.
Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Are you my daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaddy?!
...and if you bought an Eden-Pure for $475.00 you got ripped off.
It's like Boomboxes. You pays your money, you takes your chances.
Matrixambience
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Mr. Kenpat, Never bought a Eden-Pure for $475, Just using that as a comaprison to someones needs/wants to priorities in your life. New Heater to keep you warm or a 30 yr old vintage boombox. Like I said before, its worth what someone is willing to pay for it. I will say it again....I would never pay $475 for a sharp gf-9494 or any sharp for that matter....and remember, thats my opinion, don't have to live by it. Thanks and good day! 
k2j
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yaya, prices go up and down etc. Just look through some of last years threads at this time.
Remember that not all paychecks are the same too. Ya, my taxes are only going up $20 this year and I won't be able to purchase an M90 online, but thats what makes the 'hunt' fun. Sure odds are I'm not going to find one at a yard sale or goodwill, but it keeps it interesting.
I know people who could buy whatever box they want, lawyer friends etc, but if you have all the boxes and they come so easily what is there to look forward too?
Just keep it all in perspective prices go up and down for everything all the time
Remember that not all paychecks are the same too. Ya, my taxes are only going up $20 this year and I won't be able to purchase an M90 online, but thats what makes the 'hunt' fun. Sure odds are I'm not going to find one at a yard sale or goodwill, but it keeps it interesting.
I know people who could buy whatever box they want, lawyer friends etc, but if you have all the boxes and they come so easily what is there to look forward too?
Just keep it all in perspective prices go up and down for everything all the time
Reli
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Just noticed this in the Pioneer auction:
Anyone with half a brain would have realized that due to the seller's history selling audio gear, and the time he spent writing that auction, that 45£ would not be enough to attract his attention. This seller knows what these boxes are worth. Try at least 500£ and he might have considered, but then again maybe not.
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Just noticed this in the Pioneer auction:
Anyone with half a brain would have realized that due to the seller's history selling audio gear, and the time he spent writing that auction, that 45£ would not be enough to attract his attention. This seller knows what these boxes are worth. Try at least 500£ and he might have considered, but then again maybe not.
Reli
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A new kitchen remodel, including new appliances, for only $1,800?stormsven said:Reli said:
Damn, I want to move to your country 
RadioRaheem
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I'm asking myself, where are the collectors who pay that much for them? i don't see anybody of them here in the forum...
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