Teac A-2340sx value

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I just had an old Teac /a2340sx I haven't used for years serviced locally and may be selling it to an audio technician at the university where I work. The servicing included repairing a frozen pinch roller & capstan, cleaning alll drive surfaces, heads, roller, capstan and chemically treating all switches and controls. The machine now runs perfectly and is in good cosmetic condition.

I've searched the Web to get a rough idea of prices, but they're few and far between and range all over the map. Does anyone have a suggested price, which would include a clear plastic dustcover for the top, a passive four-channel switch box (came with the machine), and a solenoid remote control?

Thanks in advance,

John
 
swr350 said:
...prices, but they're few and far between and range all over the map. ..

John
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That's because there are NO such things as prices for these things. You can take time observing what's going on eBay , search completed auctions and get an idea about how much these things were sold for. These does not mean that those numbers reflect the actual "value", because in this case there's no such thing as actual value...
People 'impose' value on used/old/currently out of production/antique items, and it's a floating matter.
Selling such objects through a larger market place (eBay is sure one of them) and making the best possible presentation of the item may provide you with better chance to find a buyer who values those objects high and thus you may have a better chance to get the most from it, but then again, you never know.
 
As with most old gear, it's worth what someone is prepared to pay for it.

Gear I bought for $30,000 ($280,000 in todays values) 20 to 25 years ago is now worth $500 to $900 dollars. That's why I don't sell anything ha ha, ask the wife.

Seriously list it on ebay with the starting price what you would want as a absolute minimum.

Cheers

Alan.
 
The much maligned E-Bay is probably the best outlet for sellers, if not buyers, due the the wide exposure. The messed up part is that often garden variety equipment sells for much more than the semi pro gear just due to the presentation in the ad, the description, or just the buyers name brand familiarity. I sold aTeac home machines (4300sx) for 60% more than a pristine Tascam 34, and had a lot more lookers and watchers , and the only reason I can think of is name recognition.

IMO based on personal experience buying and selling that a cosmetically nice fully functional 2340sx would bid up to the $200-$300 range. Accessories sweeten the deal and yoi might get bidding near $400 if your pictures are good.
Downside is be prepared to take whatever your opening price is. You could take a stand and do a fixed price auction and take your chances
 
Thanks for your responses. Technoplayer, thank you in particular for a suggested price range. I will work something out with the prospective buyer in town here or will go to ebay as recommended.
 
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Thanks for your responses. Technoplayer, thank you in particular for a suggested price range. I will work something out with the prospective buyer in town here or will go to ebay as recommended.
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I'd try selling locally or risk getting it messed up through the mail Even if it appears alright when it gets there things get easily shaken up inside. I had an M35 mixer shipped to me, when I got it I had about 20 screws rolling around inside of it and later discovered parts of the channel cards with cracked leads. Same thing with a 38. It worked fine but I had to put screws back on it. :eek:
 
SteveM,

Good suggestion. Shipping is inconvenient with an item this large and heavy---and your point about loosening parts adds yet another reason to sell locally.

John
 
John, you can sell just remote control (is it RC-120???, I assume so) separately on eBay, you can sell it from 40 to up to 100 bucks (or even for more, if you are lucky :) )...
You actually can just put up for bid just the Plastic Cover separately, people often look for those, here's example: http://cgi.ebay.com/Nice-TEAC-TZ-401-4010-Reel-To-Reel-Tape-Dust-Cover-NR_W0QQitemZ190300548349
Be sure to make good photos of your items and put up all the sizes for the cover if you are going to sell on eBay.
If you sell it all together, it sure will make the buyer happy :p , but it will be harder for you to get the 'best deal' for yourself, especially if you sell it locally, you just will have less potential buyers around, that's all.

good luck

/z
 
Thanks, Dr. Zee. The potential local buyer has yet to get back to me. Selling the remote separately is a good idea. The dust cover had a break and has been reglued, so that might have to be sold with the machine.
 
Just a comment on the wild price ranges...its a small market and people often ask what they think its worth. Case in point I just saw a Tascam 35-2 with starting price of $999... :eek::eek::eek:

IIRC that is not a first choice if you are looking for a vintage Teac half-track in part due to the transport.

You can easily pick up a VGC BR-20 for that...or a number of things.

So, Y.M.M.V. :rolleyes::o:p:):D:cool:

+1 to selling the remote separate unless you want to see the package stay together, but RC-70/71/90/120 have a good resale value and tend to sell no problem.
 
Belated thanks for your suggestions. I haven't visited the forum for quite awhile. Trying to locate a power cord so the prospective buyer can try the machine out. At first he thought he'd be able to find one (works as an audio technician) but hasn't been able to do so.
 
You should be able to find something that works with it. I use an old extension cord on one of mine. You just need to find one small enough to fit in that hole. Try the hardware store. They (may) have something. Another way to do it is to cut an extension cord and carefully and securely connect the two wires to the two prongs with some alligator clips. Could work just to test out.
 
Steve,

I will check the hardware store. There is a vendor on E-bay who sells non-TEAC replacement cords for around $14, so that's another option.

Thanks,

John
 
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