Getting ready to start my collection.

[esp13]

Alright, while I wait on an auction for a TRC-931, I'm looking around wherever I can to find some boxes. I've always had a thing for huge silver boxes and LED meters. Hopefully, I can score a few without breakign the bank.

I found a small shop that has a few small boxes at very cheap prices, but since I am just starting, I wanted to get some opinions as to whether they are even worthy being in a decent collection even at the low prices. I haven't tried to negotiate prices, but I'm sure I can get a discount if I buy more than one. Here's the list I wrote down.

Realistic SCR 6: Asking $100

Sony CFS 43: asking $15

Magnavox TR 4883/17: $10

Sony CFS 350: $20 - has a subwoofer in the back

Sony FH 5: $80

I really like the Realistic box, but not sure on the price. The three smaller ones are cheap enough that I wouldn't mind spending the money, but are they worthy of a good collections. Looking forward to peoples opinions.

 

[baddboybill]

Well all I can say is the bbx's are worth what you are willing to pay As you get better aquainted with this hobby it will come easier to make better decisions on price Good luck

 

[-GZ-]

Well all I can say is the bbx's are worth what you are willing to pay As you get better aquainted with this hobby it will come easier to make better decisions on price Good luck

this should be the standard response for people asking about box values.

 

[im_alan_partridge]

Hey esp, you got to go for what you like, sure theres more than a few grail boxes that are worthy of any collection but everyones tastes are a little differant also the longer you stick with the hobby you'll get to know whats a good price and which boxes come up more often than others. Enjoy

 

[blu_fuz]

Just remember that those cheaper box prices all added up can get you one really great box that you might want. I would pass on the cheaper ones and save for what you really want unless those are what you really want.

 

[Master Z]

Welcome to the site.
I got a couple silver boxes for sale check out my sig and do a search for the models. I wont break the bank either.

 

[shane higgins]

the 2 small Sony are $5 boxes
the fh5 is OK price(out of NORTH AMERICA) the seen a bit cheaper over there
the relistic is good price if it were an 8 but $50 for a 6
the magnavox
but i would get them all anyway iam a Boombox junkie

 

[esp13]

the 2 small Sony are $5 boxes
the fh5 is OK price(out of NORTH AMERICA) the seen a bit cheaper over there
the relistic is good price if it were an 8 but $50 for a 6
the magnavox
but i would get them all anyway iam a Boombox junkie

Thanks for the replies... I know prices are on my end as to what I'm willing to part with. I guess I'm looking more for opinions on the boxes themselves regardless of price. Thanks Shane, for your input.

 

[Fatdog]

Personally, I would go for the FH-5 on that list. If it is in really good condition and 100% complete, $80 seems like a fair price. However, I would still offer $50 or $60 and see what happens.