Boombox collection starters
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Hello have just started my boombox collection as seen in the pic (what do you think? (good start or bad?)). I've also started a collection of 80's Walkman's and was wondering what boombox started other people's collections. 😆
skippy1969
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My Sanyo M9902-2.
It was my very first real boombox.
I got it from my parents on Christmas 1982.
And I still have it……..
It was my very first real boombox.
I got it from my parents on Christmas 1982.
And I still have it……..
WOW! thats looks in good condition. You've looked after that really well.Does it still work? Do you know of any rare boomboxes to add to my collection? I'm still new to boombox collections but I'm hoping to make my collection grow bigger. I did'nt even know people collected them till I found this site and ebay.
Lasonic TRC-920
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skippy1969
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Thanks and yes it still works perfectly too…….80's Boombox Lover said:
As for collecting.
I would just recommend collecting boomers YOU like not what everyone else likes or thinks is the best.
After all it's all about what kinds of boxes you remember seeing or owning when you were younger.
Atleast thats what it's about for me and a lot of others here on the forum.
I saw a picture of a black lasonic TRC-920 was this rare or or did they come in two colours? Looked really cool tho.
I think your right skippy. Some of the walkman's I've collected are not all that valuable but I still love them because they're the ones I remember from my childhood.
trippy1313
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From what I understand, the black ones are more uncommon. But they aren't as good soundwise as the silver ones, more show than go.80's Boombox Lover said:
fresh produce
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My first boombox was a Sony cfs 500 it's a really great carry around box, ok sound and great on batteries!
May be thats why the the black was less popular. I've always gone for sound not looks I think thats why I prefer the Gf777 to the Breakdancer.
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SLO
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Hey there 80's Boombox Lover, welcome. I'd say your off to a great start. But there's no such thing as a bad start I'm my opinion. My very 1st boombox back in the day was an Emerson CTR 949
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It was the exact same model as the one on the very top shelf, only my original one was silver. I bought the black one I have now from epay, new in the box.
Get ready, because your collection will grow faster than you think! I know mine did.
Great pictures Scott! Now I can put a face to the voice
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It was the exact same model as the one on the very top shelf, only my original one was silver. I bought the black one I have now from epay, new in the box.
Get ready, because your collection will grow faster than you think! I know mine did.
Great pictures Scott! Now I can put a face to the voice
skippy1969
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LOL!!! I've gained a few pounds since that pic. Here is a more recent one with Badboybill "left" Blu_fuz "center" and me on the right with a Big Ben,LOL!!!SLO said:Hey there 80's Boombox Lover, welcome. I'd say your off to a great start. But there's no such thing as a bad start I'm my opinion. My very 1st boombox back in the day was an Emerson CTR 949
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It was the exact same model as the one on the very top shelf, only my original one was silver. I bought the black one I have now from epay, new in the box.
Get ready, because your collection will grow faster than you think! I know mine did.
Great pictures Scott! Now I can put a face to the voice
Sorry to hijack the thread…..
Thankyou SLO its a pleaure to be here. Thats a very nice collection you've got there. I got all mine off ebay. What models are yours I'm guessing theres a sharp and a lasonic in there but not sure? I think your right with the fact that my collection will grow I'm really loving collecting 80's boomboxes (I just hope i dont run out of space too quickly!).
SLO
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Lol, Great picture skip! You havent aged one bit! 3 great boxes and 3 great dudes holdin em right there, FRESH!skippy1969 said:LOL!!! I've gained a few pounds since that pic. Here is a more recent one with Badboybill "left" Blu_fuz "center" and me on the right with a Big Ben,LOL!!!
Sorry to hijack the thread…..
SLO
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Lol, believe me, you'll find room for em, you'll stack em, build shelves and have em everywhere. If you look under Collections under "The start to my new Addiction" I have them all on that thread with make and model.80's Boombox Lover said:
My collection has grown since that post though. As of now I have 14 total, and still growing. 2 of them are turntable boxes which I had no idea even existed until I joined Boomboxery. I bought one of my turntable boxes, the JVC D33, from skippy1969 and I love it. This shiat is so addicting. It NEVER ends...
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