Nice but ridiculous price. Those have the original bigger horn and 1K xover
Your neighbors called. They like your music.
Nicest matched pair of cabinets i've seen, ever.
He's taking offers.
He'll get an awfully hefty sum for them. Probably not over 15k, but i'll wager he gets multiple 5 figure offers for those. Whether the offers will be seen in the ebay system is debatable.
What's TomT's opinion?
If those are original and not refinished, I'm with Bowtie. $$$$$
Im not saying what they may or may not be worth but some of you guys are in denial about the value of this equipment. Their not making any more. Altec prices will continue to climb until someone makes a better speaker. NOTHING else sounds like them except for some new "exotic" speakers that are using Altec components.
We will eventually get priced out of Altecs. Grab the good deals while you can.
And which guys are they ?Originally Posted by Nipper
I don't consider prices of one or two individuals who may bid $15,000 -$20,000 on these as the going rate.After all they could be off their rocker !
When we are seeing those prices consistently or on a daily basis then that would convince me.These old 604's have been popping up like dandelions this past year.Personally you would see me buy a pair of Lagunas for $8000 before I bought those 604's in 605 cabs for $15,000.And be beside myself in Happiness
The point is however that this pair in cabs is exactly what a number of buyers are seeking.
This is reflected in the price that will be paid. If the bidding field is wide, ie worldwide, then the worldwide market sets the price, irrespective of it being one or five individuals.
A pair of 604 in 605A cabs sold for $14,100 in June this year.
A pair of mint Bs, no XO, went for $8,000 in May.
Yes you can buy single Bs for less, still the going price for a good pair is still in the $4,000-5,000 range. This is a complete package.
When you consider mint 288 RWB pairs go for $6,000-8,000, or mint WE555s go for $13,000, and yet you only have half a system.
Nipper IS correct, value of these older units will increase, as they become rarer and rarer.
I've been tracking Altec prices now for 4 years. Values ARE increasing.
Just noticed the shipping charges ! $1,000 standard shipping for the USA ?
Now this isn't Ridiculous ? I can ship a whole lot of stuff for $1,000 IMO $400-$500 to ship them safely probably less than that.And the seller pockets $500-$600.
Overseas buyers can expect to pay as much as the speakers.Almost
You're suggesting common freight prices for items that are in no way, shape, or form common. Also, try finding a common freight shipper that will insure those for 18K.Now this isn't Ridiculous ? I can ship a whole lot of stuff for $1,000 IMO $400-$500 to ship them safely probably less than that.And the seller pockets $500-$600.
The word "shipping" shouldn't even be used in conjunction with items like those. They're a job for a competent, experienced mover/moving company.
There's a LOT more to safely moving large collectibles than just strapping them to a pallet and writing a check so that Diner Dan the truck driver can pound them halfway across the country in the back of a unheated 48 foot leaf spring suspended trailer full of common freight.
1K to move/handle those properly to any USA destination is easily fair. They should be fully padded and crated if they'll be transferred or warehoused as part of their transit plan. Minimally, on a direct ship they need to be blanket wrapped and strapped in a climate controlled environment in a hauler with soft ride/air ride suspension only.
A good question for the seller would be exactly what kind of handling and transport you get for the 1K. I know that properly moving them coast to coast would be a bargain at 1k, but he's more centrally located so it's reasonable that he may be able to get them anywhere in the lower 48 for that.
They are boxes so they should be pretty easy to pack up safely ! Now shipping Lagunas or something with legs odd shapes I would be more concerned with ! But today paying all that money is still no guarantee your shipper is going to be careful with your stuff.Have you seen that Fed-Ex driver recently who threw a TV monitor over a fence onto concrete ? In southern California.If it's insured they just don't care insurance with cover it.That isn't an option though when you dealing with rare items.Can't buy new ones..
http://youtu.be/7n4FkXgDBNg
OTOH For a grand I would consider picking them up myself even at todays gas prices ! To ensure safe arrival !
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