Items from audiophile's estate, list and photos link provided; helpful advice appreciated!


Hello,

     I'm tasked with selling audio equipment from the estate of a late friend. I'm hoping to sell it all as a lot, but may have to list the best of the items individually. For pricing, I tried to find similar items at "SOLD" prices. I then reduced my price by 50% since I haven't tested any of the equipment. I want to be very fair, but the goal, of course, is to help with my friend's final expenses. I'd appreciate any constructive comments; thank you!

     Here is a link to the lists and photo links: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fI0ryM-_njS_Vf6bQFpZrWyKZo1V9Ejk?usp=drive_link

foxwaves

Thanks for all the nice replies and good advice. I'm new here and didn't see how to reply to individual posts, sorry. 

Pscar, I'm glad you agree that my pricing is a little low. When I start to list the best of the collection as individual pieces, I'll review all the prices. Your suggestion about using AI is good, thanks!

Ibmjunkman, you're going to make it easy for those you leave behind! Let's hope it's a long, long time!

Mike1951, I don't have the pieces priced individually on the lists as the goal is to sell everything as a lot. If the collection doesn't sell within the next week, I'll list some of the item individually. I'll keep your message and send you the price for the 707s then. Thanks for your interest!

Kennyc, I agree. I've chose about 35 of the better items to list individually if the lot doesn't sell soon. The 65 or so items I'll list as a very, very cheap lot. Thanks or your thoughts on it! 

 

 

@foxwaves 

So sorry for your loss. In looking over the lists, you have some valuable stuff there like the Studer A77 R2R. If it’s in good shape, it’s worth a $1000 by itself! Someone earlier suggested checking out your local hifi shops. While it been a while since I’ve been down that way, there used to be several.

All the best.

I suggest you check out an online auction house. They will probably get you more money selling individual items that you will as 1 big lot. I've bought many items from https://www.liveauctioneers.com/ and they get pretty good money for the items. 

I do the same thing you are doing for the astronomy hobby. Fortunately, that hobby has some dedicated sites to sell items that only act as the advertising platform and do not get involved in the transaction. It allows for deal making. What you are doing is very valuable. I find the biggest value is to make the items go away to help the healing process begin. I usually bring everything to my place where I test every item, list it, ship it, and pay the estate. The money is often secondary.

In this hobby when I'm in the shopping mood I check out the auction houses. I'm currently watching this item: https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/233325526_hickok-tube-tester-bangor-pa It will go for way more than my budget so I'm willing to share it with the world.

Thank you curiousjim and markcasazza! Thank you both for your kind words and advice. I'll refer back to your messages as I move forward with trying to sell the items individually. 

I noticed that one or two of the recorders is similar to the type that Alan Lomax used when he traveled around recording folks songs and so on in the 1930s onward. 

I hope you both have a great week! Thanks again!

I would look at calling The Music Room in Erie CO and hearing if they could help by selling on your behalf. They are the largest seller of used HiFi and should be able to give you a great insight into pricing and options. They also remove a lot of the hassles involved in disposing of HiFi.