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Systemic Development => Bipolar System Disorders => Topic started by: allenzachary on July 10, 2010, 12:38:31 PM

Title: Should I or Shouldn't I?
Post by: allenzachary 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?

Title: Re: Should I or Shouldn't I?
Post by: Barry (NJ) on July 10, 2010, 12:51:43 PM

Well, there is one on ebay currently at $10.50 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Fisher-FM-90-B-FM-Multiplex-Stereo-Tuner-w-Manuals-/250661747427?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item3a5c9abae3) with 2 bids on it.
So if $$$ is your motivation, I'd say no ;)

Title: Re: Should I or Shouldn't I?
Post by: richidoo 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

(http://www.fmtunerinfo.com/FM-90-X.jpg)


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.

Title: Re: Should I or Shouldn't I?
Post by: tmazz 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.)