What would you say these are worth...

[Aloha]

An Otari MX 70 that looks similar to this...
http://www.4sync.com/rc/picdisplay.asp?itemkey=278

An Otari MX 7800 that looks similar to this...
http://www.4sync.com/rc/picdisplay.asp?itemkey=263

They are both the 8 track versions.


Is $1000 each an alright deal?

 

[acorec]

An Otari MX 70 that looks similar to this...
http://www.4sync.com/rc/picdisplay.asp?itemkey=278

An Otari MX 7800 that looks similar to this...
http://www.4sync.com/rc/picdisplay.asp?itemkey=263

They are both the 8 track versions.


Is $1000 each an alright deal?

The price is s steal IF the heads are good and the units are functioning. The heads alone will cost three times that if they are ground down to the end.

 

[The Ghost of FM]

If the machines are in great shape, it's a steal!

If a lot of TLC is needed, factor the repair costs into the price.

When I bought my used 16 track years ago, the seller wanted 4500 bones for it and I talked him down to 3500 because I pointed out work that would be needed to get the machine up and running 100%. To date I have spent about 100 bucks on parts and about 550 on labor. After the new year, I will spend a few more to get a couple of mis-behaving channels to work reliably.

Factor service costs when you bid or buy any used gear and make sure you have a reliable service center to deal with and a good parts supplier.

Studio ATRs are like cars. They will need regular maintenance.

Cheers!