Author Topic: Should I or Shouldn't I?  (Read 2630 times)

Offline allenzachary

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Should I or Shouldn't I?
« on: July 10, 2010, 12:38:31 PM »
I have an opportunity to get a Fisher FM90B (vintage 1967) complete with its wood cabinet for $125.00.  I haven't seen it or played with it yet, but I presume it's in good shape.

I don't listen to FM very much and my city doesn't really offer much in the way of radio.  I'm thinking I may be able to turn it over for a little profit.

Comments?
Ideas?
Suggestions?

Offline Barry (NJ)

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Re: Should I or Shouldn't I?
« Reply #1 on: July 10, 2010, 12:51:43 PM »
Well, there is one on ebay currently at $10.50 with 2 bids on it.
So if $$$ is your motivation, I'd say no ;)
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Offline richidoo

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Re: Should I or Shouldn't I?
« Reply #2 on: July 10, 2010, 01:48:51 PM »
You can read a little more about Fischer tunas here:
http://www.fmtunerinfo.com/tubetuners.html
Scroll down to Fischer section




Buy it only if you want to listen to FM radio on a vintage tube tuner. Forget about profit. If it has not already been modernized with new caps and tubes, cleaned and aligned I would say nix it.
« Last Edit: July 10, 2010, 01:53:52 PM by richidoo »

Offline tmazz

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Re: Should I or Shouldn't I?
« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2010, 11:06:21 PM »
I agree with Rich and Barry, If you want to buy it to own and enjoy, go for it. But if you are looking for a piece to turn over for a quick profit I would look somewhere else.

(BTW - the ebay auction Barry was talking about just closed with a final selling price of $128.50 which I'm not sure would even cover your purchase price plus the cost of the ebay listing.)
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