From what I can see in the photo, they look to be mint or near mint (other than possibly needing new grill cloth). If they are mint/near mint and all original as the seller claims, $400 is a great price. I paid $430 for my mint pair -- and had to "talk the seller down" to get them for that price. Also had to drive 6 hours round trip to buy them from the Watertown, NY area (3 hours each way). You won't be disappointed by Model 14's--they give the 19's a run for their money at all but the very loudest volume levels IMHO (louder levels than I'd ever want to listen at). Good luck--let us know how you make out with them -- more photos would always be nice as well....