Altec 19's in So Cal CL

[voice of the theater]

I will have me a pair one of these days, but I'll build em before I pay that much.

I actually consider $1400 to be a fair price these days if they're near mint/A- condition. Near mint Model 19's aren't becoming more common these days--seeing deals on 19's in really nice shape is gradually becoming less common IMHO. Yes, you still see deals on them once in a while, but deals on near mint 19's are becoming fewer and farther between. More and more I'm seeing them for close to or over two grand (either of those prices are too much IMHO). The pair currently on So Cal CL aren't quite all original since seller replaced the original bases so you could argue that lowers their value some.....

Yes, you could build a pair and probably save a little --but I don't think you'd save much unless you get some real bargains on your drivers. I'm thinking that a pair of: near mint/original cone 416-8B's, 802-8G's, 811b horns, and Model 19 crossovers can easily cost you $1100-$1200 and building the cabs is going to cost you lumber and a lot of time....

FWIW, I paid $1040 for my first pair of 19's and $1350 for my second pair a couple of years ago and consider both pair to be real bargains considering they're in amazing condition....