04-06-2021, 04:20 PM
That's a good question. I'm not particularly fond of phonos as they tend to require some expensive parts ( idler wheel and cartridge) which can equal 1/4 or 1/2 of the sale cost of the complete unit. On these old sets we're talking 78 rpm only.
I would value the '1201 at about $50 in good cosmetic condition and "playing" unserviced. With that being said to get it in really good shape your looking at replacing the idler wheel and cartridge. That's about $60 to get it to your doorstep. Probably a 4x6" spker, t/u supplies for the photofinish, and mercury switch. Whatever you need for the radio. Add that all up.
I think really nice one might bring $100 to the right person but you've got to find them. The guy that sells to you gets the biggest bite of the apple.
That's my take on it for what it's worth... Here's an interesting video on how to service the record player from Aussieland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY45Y1uG...avidTipton
I would value the '1201 at about $50 in good cosmetic condition and "playing" unserviced. With that being said to get it in really good shape your looking at replacing the idler wheel and cartridge. That's about $60 to get it to your doorstep. Probably a 4x6" spker, t/u supplies for the photofinish, and mercury switch. Whatever you need for the radio. Add that all up.
I think really nice one might bring $100 to the right person but you've got to find them. The guy that sells to you gets the biggest bite of the apple.
That's my take on it for what it's worth... Here's an interesting video on how to service the record player from Aussieland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY45Y1uG...avidTipton
When my pals were reading comic books
I was down in the basement in my dad's
workshop. Perusing his Sam's Photofoacts
Vol 1-50 admiring the old set and trying to
figure out what all those squiggly meant.
Circa 1966
Now I think I've got!
Terry
