TimeToMoveOn Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Is it crazy if I payed $600 for a Marantz 2230 that hasn’t been serviced at all? I know somebody who is selling his dads but based off others online that have been serviced I think $600 is high. thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchard Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 (edited) On 1/1/2023 at 5:32 PM, TimeToMoveOn said: Is it crazy if I payed $600 for a Marantz 2230 that hasn’t been serviced at all? I know somebody who is selling his dads but based off others online that have been serviced I think $600 is high. thoughts? Un-serviced (and technically untested, really)... way too high. I personally wouldn't go any higher than $400-$450, but even then, it's potentially a gamble. Service isn't cheap depending on what might need to be replaced now, or in the near future. If you can get them down to $400, I'd say jump on it if you can afford to wing it. Might end up getting a solid receiver at a steal. If it has an original wood case in decent shape, $600 would be more than fair. The cases alone can go for $200-$400 depending on the condition. Edited January 3, 2023 by mitchard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimeToMoveOn Posted January 4, 2023 Author Share Posted January 4, 2023 5 hours ago, mitchard said: Un-serviced (and technically untested, really)... way too high. I personally wouldn't go any higher than $400-$450, but even then, it's potentially a gamble. Service isn't cheap depending on what might need to be replaced now, or in the near future. If you can get them down to $400, I'd say jump on it if you can afford to wing it. Might end up getting a solid receiver at a steal. If it has an original wood case in decent shape, $600 would be more than fair. The cases alone can go for $200-$400 depending on the condition. thats what i was thinking too, thanks for reassuring me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceghost Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 If it's a friend, you may also be able to have a shop look at it. My shop charges a $50 bench fee to check out gear before doing any work. That may put you on the $600 end with your friend though, if it looks good. I bought my 2235b ten years ago for $250. If I knew it was going to be as reliable and consistent as it is today, I would absolutely pay $600. mitchard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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