Conion C-100f made in Korea value?

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ScareDe2

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$100 + shipping. Seriously those boomboxes are not nearly as good as new ones and no one here will argue that. It's just vintage material, too early to sell those for high money. It's not antique yet, just a 30 years old vintage piece of electronic.

For this price you can get a diamondboxx. Do not hesitate.
 
howie1976

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ScareDe2 said:
$100 + shipping. Seriously those boomboxes are not nearly as good as new ones and no one here will argue that. It's just vintage material, too early to sell those for high money. It's not antique yet, just a 30 years old vintage piece of electronic.

For this price you can get a diamondboxx. Do not hesitate.
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Your response is a little baffeling considering your a member of a forum of individuals that collect 30 year old pieces of vintage electronics. But I'll just leave it at that.

In regards to the value of a Korean c-100f, many will say a boombox is worth as much as someone is willing to pay. Putting that thought aside, in my opinion the Korean c-100's price should range anywhere from $400 to $800 depending on condition and how it functions. Some collectors look down on the Korean version because it has less features, is less powerful and its overall quality is less than the Japanese version. Also, they are totally different on the inside. I have both the Japanese and Korean versions so I can attest to these statements. I've heard another member on this site state that the Korean version is louder but that is definitely not the case when I compared both. But that's just my experience. Nonetheless, I personally really like the Korean version as well. The fact that it's another version of such an iconic box is very cool to me. The other thing that makes it valuable to me is that it seems to be more rare the the Japanese version. In the almost 2 years that I've been collecting I've seen dozens of Japanese c-100's up for sale on eBay and with this one, I've only seen two of the Korean version up for sale. I bought the other one!😊
 
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twoengine

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howie1976,

Thanks for your very informative reply. But, my question is still how much would you pay for it? And, how much of a premium would you pay for a made in Japan one? How does the sound quality compare to between the two makes?

Also, just curious. Do you have any other boomboxes to compare the Conion C-100f too, as far as sound quality and loudness, etc.
 
hardmen

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Win mine in an Auction for 168,00 3 years ago, came with LOTS f stickers and missing parts...

With Styleking, Caution, Fuzz and Badboybill help I turn my Ugly Korean, into this (old pic:

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I don't sell mine for less of 800,00... ...if you find one in good condition and fair price, go get it!!!

Cheers...
 
howie1976

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You don't want to know what I would pay because it's all relative to how much money you have available and how badly you would want it. Since I already have a Korean model I wouldn't pay much for that one. But if I didn't and I had the money to spend, based on the pictures and the description, I would probably be willing to pay up to $600 for it. It seems to have nothing missing except for a broken antennae tip. It has the most important parts such as the tape door and the extra tape tray. But once again that's just my opinion. Others may have a totally different opinion. Good luck!
 
ScareDe2

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twoengine said:
howie1976,

Thanks for your very informative reply. But, my question is still how much would you pay for it? And, how much of a premium would you pay for a made in Japan one? How does the sound quality compare to between the two makes?

Also, just curious. Do you have any other boomboxes to compare the Conion C-100f too, as far as sound quality and loudness, etc.
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But again, your question should be "do you have any other VINTAGE 1 piece boomboxes to compare the Conion C100f too, as far as sound quality and loudness, etc." 3 pieces boxes are generally considered to have superior bass and some 3 pieces vintage boxes also has very good full body sound. If you take the all time boombox scale, including new ones, those vintage units are not worth what this seller ask for, it only has good value for collectors. Are you a collector? That should be the first question. If you are not and are just lookign for sound quality for your bucks, then go either Aiwa E9 or DiamondBoxx. I think it's important to mention it as it would be unfair for newcomers to think they are getting the best value for sound quality out of overpriced vintage material. Truth can be said.
 
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twoengine

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ScareDe2,

I appreciate your opinion. But, I'm looking for a vintage boombox, not something new. Although, I'm sure the new stuff is great especially for the money. I'm just trying to figure out what's the most I want to pay for the listed boombox.
 
BoomboxLover48

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howie1976 said:
Your response is a little baffeling considering your a member of a forum of individuals that collect 30 year old pieces of vintage electronics. But I'll just leave it at that.

In regards to the value of a Korean c-100f, many will say a boombox is worth as much as someone is willing to pay. Putting that thought aside, in my opinion the Korean c-100's price should range anywhere from $400 to $800 depending on condition and how it functions. Some collectors look down on the Korean version because it has less features, is less powerful and its overall quality is less than the Japanese version. Also, they are totally different on the inside. I have both the Japanese and Korean versions so I can attest to these statements. I've heard another member on this site state that the Korean version is louder but that is definitely not the case when I compared both. But that's just my experience. Nonetheless, I personally really like the Korean version as well. The fact that it's another version of such an iconic box is very cool to me. The other thing that makes it valuable to me is that it seems to be more rare the the Japanese version. In the almost 2 years that I've been collecting I've seen dozens of Japanese c-100's up for sale on eBay and with this one, I've only seen two of the Korean version up for sale. I bought the other one!
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Excellent response!

I also have a Korean C100. It is a very loud box. Towards half volume Korean model wont sound that loud but after 2/3 of its volume gets very loud. Some boxes are pretty loud at 1/2 the volume and don't increase proportionately after that. There is a technical term used to represent this kind of variance in volume change. VU meters and tape direction indicators are missing on the Korean model but it is a much newer box. I would guess it was made in the late 80s. I've seen a mint one going for $1200 several years ago. Mine is a keeper and I won't sell it.
 
Mystic Traveller

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howie1976 said:
Also, they are totally different on the inside. I
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Very useful info - many thanks.

I didn't know that the Japanese and Korean makes of C-100 were so different, especially inside,
I thought they were basically the same, just made at different factories.
 
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jimmyjimmy19702010

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ScareDe2 said:
$100 + shipping. Seriously those boomboxes are not nearly as good as new ones and no one here will argue that. It's just vintage material, too early to sell those for high money. It's not antique yet, just a 30 years old vintage piece of electronic.

For this price you can get a diamondboxx. Do not hesitate.
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So after all your 'research', you're prepared, on a Boombox forum, to trash all the classics in favour of a single modern BT speaker that you, personally have never heard! :lol:
 
duckman

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Great info so far from the guys twoengine as you came to the right source (a Classic Boombox Forum) for knowledge as these guys are full of it :-P .

Seems like the asking $ is almost the median of recent sales from what I can see, maybe up there a bit, but research 'sold' items on the sites and consider the sellers' feedback as to whether they sell vintage gear and the like so you at least have an idea where they are coming from. Do they know their stuff or just selling for the quick buck, piggy-backing on others prices.

It is always a gamble, but there are only so many of these up at any given time so at some point you will have to just jump in and hopefully get a winner or at least one that won't cost a lot to get to where you want it. of course, factoring in whether you can do some stuff yourself if need be which can be part of the fun and love of/for this stuff!

Cheers
 
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twoengine

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Thanks guys for your responses. Now a little background. My only experience with boomboxes are the JVC RC-M70JW, which I currently own. I have owned in the past JVC RC-550 aka El Diablo. And another JVC boombox that I forgot the model number. My question is, how much of a step up is the Conion C-100f from RC-M70JW in terms of sound quality, loudness, etc?
 
hardmen

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Or ScareDe2 works for Diamondboxx, OR himself works on "Built" a comercial one...

Sorry for the Hijack...
 
Reli

Reli

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Are the amps different between the Korean and Japanese models? Anyone know the code numbers?
 
Reli

Reli

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twoengine said:
twoengine, on 04 Jul 2016 - 2:05 PM, said:

Thanks guys for your responses. Now a little background. My only experience with boomboxes are the JVC RC-M70JW, which I currently own. I have owned in the past JVC RC-550 aka El Diablo. And another JVC boombox that I forgot the model number. My question is, how much of a step up is the Conion C-100f from RC-M70JW in terms of sound quality, loudness, etc?
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The Conion is louder than the M70, but the M70 sounds better. It's a more precise and accurate sound. In my opinion at least.
 
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