Near mint Dual 1257 for $150 - fair deal?

Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by akshobhyavajra, Jul 24, 2002.

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  1. akshobhyavajra

    akshobhyavajra New Member Thread Starter

    Location:
    South Florida
    I have the opportunity to buy a vintage 1979 - 1980 Dual 1257 with Audio Technica cartridge in near mint condition (includung an unscratched cover) for $150. I always wanted a vintage TT in good condition (esp a Dual). Is this a fair price? Any input is appreciated.

    BTW - One week refund policy included... 30 day warranty on TT.

    Thanks,

    Michael


    PS: http://www.compassnet.com/concept/tables/1257.htm
     
  2. Gary

    Gary Nauga Gort! Staff

    Location:
    Toronto
    I think it's a little pricy myself. $150.00 US is $240.00 CAD - ouch! Unless you are looking for 'dead mint' only, I'd keep looking if I were you.

    I can easily pick up a vintage TT like this for under $100.00 locally.

    And if I were in your shoes, I'd look for something that plays 16 / 33.3 / 45 and 78. They ARE out there - probably from the '50s or '60's.
     
  3. akshobhyavajra

    akshobhyavajra New Member Thread Starter

    Location:
    South Florida
    Hey Gary,

    Thanks for the input. Unfortunately the demon of impulse got the best of me and I ordered it! I am actually pretty happy - since most I've seen were in not-so-good shape (visually).

    Grew up in Germany with rich kid neighbors using Duals - my folks never bought me one - so 30 years later I finally got one! Better late than never - eh? :D

    Ciao,

    ~Michael~
     
  4. Gary

    Gary Nauga Gort! Staff

    Location:
    Toronto
    Enjoy! Duals have a great reputation during that vintage era!

    One can't have too much equipment, can one? :)
     
  5. akshobhyavajra

    akshobhyavajra New Member Thread Starter

    Location:
    South Florida
    Hey Gary - Thanks! You're right! Someone told me they have a 12 Step Program called AA - Audiophiles Anonymous :laugh:

    Hopefully the transaction and shipping will go smooth....

    Ciao 4 now

    ~Michael~
     
  6. Gary

    Gary Nauga Gort! Staff

    Location:
    Toronto
    Stay away from those guys, Michael. They are :eek: sIcK, mAn.... :eek: Just SiCk!

    :D

    Gary
     
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