Did I pay too much?

It was an impulse buy due to the recent loss of my GE Boombox. I picked up a Toshiba 7077 in very good working condition for $100. Its a dual cassette box from 1987. I may have overpaid a little but I hope not. All comments welcome, I have never owned a Toshiba before.

If you were happy to pay it then what's not to be happy about

Was it the white version?

Does it matter? Why torment yourself and just enjoy it.

Hisrudeness said:

Was it the white version?

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No, its all black.

I wanted to go home and research the price a little but some college kid was eyeing the box really hard. He actually started negotiating with the guy and he wouldn't budge from the $100. I don't think they were playing me, I walked off a good distance and didn't show my interest in the box at all. When the kid left to go to the ATM, I walked over and gave him $100 and split the scene.

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Dont overthink it too much. Its hard to put a price on some of these radios. If you saw it, liked it, wanted it and bought it...like Norm said, just enjoy it. Oh and post pictures please.

Where do Toshiba's run on the quality tier? bottom, middle or top? I have been a GE, Panasonic, JVC guy all my life. My home units have always been Technics. When I think Toshiba, I think television.

Toshiba made good gear of a compatible quality to the other leading brands. In general, the earlier the model of box you're looking at, the better the build quality (1975-1983) seems to be the sweet spot for performance & build quality.

Your Toshiba is from around 1987 which leaves it in the decline era for build quality for most brands. A major positive for your 3 piece Toshiba is the superior sound quality that is often found in later models when manufacturers were getting a handle on how to produce strong bass from portable boomers.

I'm sure with a little love, your Toshiba will be a reliable unit for years to come.

James.....

I don't know the box, but I pretty much feel for when I buy something, if I felt okay buying it at the time, then I don't worry about it. And if I wasn't sure at the time, and bought it anyways, then it doesn't matter, cause I have it now.

If it's a radio you seem to like, then I wouldn't worry about it. If you aren't impressed, sell it for close to what you paid.

trippy1313 said:

I don't know the box, but I pretty much feel for when I buy something, if I felt okay buying it at the time, then I don't worry about it. And if I wasn't sure at the time, and bought it anyways, then it doesn't matter, cause I have it now.
If it's a radio you seem to like, then I wouldn't worry about it. If you aren't impressed, sell it for close to what you paid.

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Well said Trip, well said

I like how you waited for the other guy to leave and just dipped the scene. Sounds like something I would do.