Excellently done and informative!! Knowledge is the key to making the right decisions and trying to get the value of a piece of vintage gear is tricky to say the least. I’m in my mid-sixties and have been in hi-fi sense the late 60’s and know that the way you are determining the pricing of vintage gear is spot on! I’ve been a buyer, repairer and reseller as a hobbyist for the last 25 years. Yes some vintage gear was excellent build quality and sounding, particularly equipment made in the late 70’s to early 80’s. Your idea for getting value on new used equipment is spot on as well ! I enjoy your chanel and is always fascinating and well thought out. Keep up the good work my man and keep on spinning!
Few things to note: 1. Obviously the "SOLD PRICES" may have not been the exact price that the unit was sold for. (The person may have bargained and got a lower price) It is just the listed prices but it still gives you a fairly good idea. 2. This is nothing new to people who has been in this hobby for a fair amount of time but many have told me they did not know this ! So hopefully this video makes people more comfortable and confident when buying or selling used. 3. I am not affiliated with any of the websites mentioned and the sole benefiter of this video is YOU (thanks to my patreons who support doing these videos) 4. Even though the example shown had free shipping, I urge people to always listen to it before purchasing to check the condition of the gear they are buying. However, many including myself is comfortable buying and getting things shipped as you gain more experience and know the "right questions" to ask (which we will get into in future videos) Websites: www.canuckaudiomart.com/ www.hifishark.com/ Sansui AU717: th-cam.com/video/EsTIDagHbMI/w-d-xo.html for more info on our Reviewer info, patreon, and personal interest in our reviews: nbtsmedia.com/about-us/
No man, i will never buy any vintage garbage a.k.a stuff that got refurbished by some numb nut who breaks sht further and it never has the manufacturer's intended sound signature. This is the case 100% of the time. It may have been great 30 years ago, but, it is really a piece of sht in 2020 (considering the above mentioned).
Thanks, Jay - in particular I find the previously-sold prices on Hifishark really useful. Sellers would do well to check it before posting items for sale, too, because at the end of the day an item's true value is as much as, but no more than, buyers are willing to pay. On a side note, I'd advise people to check the forums and specialist audiophile pages if they see a model they're not familiar with. Asking prices for brands like Pioneer and Marantz are getting silly now, for example, and there were plenty of equally good items (and, in some cases, far better - both Pioneer and Marantz made some stinkers at one point or another) from less-hyped manufacturers. I'm really pleased to see you and others giving vintage audio a boost, even if it does drive up prices to some extent. There are sound environmental and economic reasons for keeping old equipment in circulation and, although jobs may be lost in global manufacturing, jobs can be created in local repairing and refurbishing. Scandinavia is ahead of the game here. It's win -win.
I find sellers are entirely unreasonable about the stuff they sell online. It's as if they want to be rewarded for selling their stuff and being honest about the item's condition. No one wants to suffer any cost of use. Plenty of stuff is sold for the same price it retailed for when it was new 20 or 30 year ago. It's dicey at best.
@@Jayiyagi Agreed. But there are so many channels out there that promise something special, but don't deliver, which is why I block them. There are plenty more channels out there, so I don't miss them. As fan of your channel, that's not going to happen, but it doesn't stop me from cringing. Just my opinion, of course. Keep doing what you do.
Great vid sir. I would suggest that you get a VPN which allows you to change your location, this will help you as a REVIEWER by giving you access to websites all over the world without REGIONAL restrictions. Just a suggestion if it matters to your future content. Cheers.
VINTAGE is the most abused and exploited header in Ebay now. Lord, freaking junk I used to sell ( Fisher, Sony and Sanyo rack systems ) are getting ridiculous price.
J, you can always just type in google for USAudioMart.com ex "pass labs xp-12 site:usaudiomart.com". Search is not displayed by default on usaudiomart.com
Hi Jay, thank you fur your great work. I like the sound of the harbeth 30.1 but it’s to large for me,can you recommend a smaller speaker similar sound for 1000 to 2000 us. Thank you Reinhart
Jay, I’m older in the US and have gotten back into the hobby. I love to look around for neat old receivers. Regarding shipping, any issues shipping to US during these times?
J, I realize a lower price can be a good thing but it could be a piece of equipment that needs work or isn't in the best condition. I'm surprised you didn't mention anything about condition you're talkin all about searching the web for the best price.
@@Jayiyagi I was about to note this. If you did mention it, I didn't pick up on it. It should have been pointed out right from the start as this makes all the diff for determining the value. Checking for this , as a buyer, you have to be very aware of the imperfection(s). Vintage equipment parts, especially the hardware can be a real pain to fine.
If you could take the time to look up East Coast audio on Facebook it's my little Canadian audio page for vintage audio I'm 27 I've been doing this since I was 13 I would highly appreciate it J thanks Brad PS just a small little I got going on but show grow over time
Buddy, you must be blind. For Asking Price is just that - stupid Asking Price. You have to HALVE it to get approx. SOLD PRICE. Or go to Audiogon, the o ly site that keeps SOLD prices available (if you know how to extract it from the web site)
@@Jayiyagi oh, ok. :) Perhaps just punchy and in a good mood. Congrats. I noticed you laughing a few times when it seemed a wee bit odd. Even the crazy laughing horse had to join in so it wasn't absolutely awkward. It's the worst to be the only one laughing. The horse bailed you out and deserves a raise, 😉😁
Excellently done and informative!! Knowledge is the key to making the right decisions and trying to get the value of a piece of vintage gear is tricky to say the least. I’m in my mid-sixties and have been in hi-fi sense the late 60’s and know that the way you are determining the pricing of vintage gear is spot on! I’ve been a buyer, repairer and reseller as a hobbyist for the last 25 years. Yes some vintage gear was excellent build quality and sounding, particularly equipment made in the late 70’s to early 80’s.
Your idea for getting value on new used equipment is spot on as well !
I enjoy your chanel and is always fascinating and well thought out.
Keep up the good work my man and keep on spinning!
Few things to note:
1. Obviously the "SOLD PRICES" may have not been the exact price that the unit was sold for. (The person may have bargained and got a lower price) It is just the listed prices but it still gives you a fairly good idea.
2. This is nothing new to people who has been in this hobby for a fair amount of time but many have told me they did not know this ! So hopefully this video makes people more comfortable and confident when buying or selling used.
3. I am not affiliated with any of the websites mentioned and the sole benefiter of this video is YOU (thanks to my patreons who support doing these videos)
4. Even though the example shown had free shipping, I urge people to always listen to it before purchasing to check the condition of the gear they are buying. However, many including myself is comfortable buying and getting things shipped as you gain more experience and know the "right questions" to ask (which we will get into in future videos)
Websites:
www.canuckaudiomart.com/
www.hifishark.com/
Sansui AU717: th-cam.com/video/EsTIDagHbMI/w-d-xo.html
for more info on our Reviewer info, patreon, and personal interest in our reviews: nbtsmedia.com/about-us/
No man, i will never buy any vintage garbage a.k.a stuff that got refurbished by some numb nut who breaks sht further and it never has the manufacturer's intended sound signature. This is the case 100% of the time. It may have been great 30 years ago, but, it is really a piece of sht in 2020 (considering the above mentioned).
@@wa2368 hey if buying used doesn't appeal to you. All to you man. Cheers
Thanks, Jay - in particular I find the previously-sold prices on Hifishark really useful. Sellers would do well to check it before posting items for sale, too, because at the end of the day an item's true value is as much as, but no more than, buyers are willing to pay.
On a side note, I'd advise people to check the forums and specialist audiophile pages if they see a model they're not familiar with. Asking prices for brands like Pioneer and Marantz are getting silly now, for example, and there were plenty of equally good items (and, in some cases, far better - both Pioneer and Marantz made some stinkers at one point or another) from less-hyped manufacturers.
I'm really pleased to see you and others giving vintage audio a boost, even if it does drive up prices to some extent. There are sound environmental and economic reasons for keeping old equipment in circulation and, although jobs may be lost in global manufacturing, jobs can be created in local repairing and refurbishing. Scandinavia is ahead of the game here. It's win -win.
Are you trying to be the Scotty Kilmer of audio?
Click-bait-e titles and donkey pic when laughing...totally Kilmer.
This is a great channel, either way.
I bet his car broke down or something. "Got some inspiration from Scotty", I personally love it!
@@tbbt2515
No doubt. 🤘
Jay thanks for the info I own some gear that I want to sell didn't want to overprice nor under price so this is very helpful.
I have bought loads of old hifi at silly low price yet sound fantastic
Used hifishark for years ! Thanks!
Better to use Hifishark to see if the price is fair or not. There you can find sold listings on more sights worldwide.
Can get some nice vintage items for little money
Nice channel
I find sellers are entirely unreasonable about the stuff they sell online. It's as if they want to be rewarded for selling their stuff and being honest about the item's condition. No one wants to suffer any cost of use. Plenty of stuff is sold for the same price it retailed for when it was new 20 or 30 year ago. It's dicey at best.
US Audiomart is number One, beating out Audiogon and eBay!
Thanks for the info.
Ease off with the clickbait titles, I tend to block channels that use them, fortunately, I know this channel! :)
the way I see it, it's only clickbait if it's not true and irrelevant to the content.
@@Jayiyagi Agreed. But there are so many channels out there that promise something special, but don't deliver, which is why I block them. There are plenty more channels out there, so I don't miss them. As fan of your channel, that's not going to happen, but it doesn't stop me from cringing. Just my opinion, of course. Keep doing what you do.
Good morning from Singapore Jay.... Take good care of your health..
Thank you. You too !
Vintage stuff is such a burden. Breaks down, no warranty 👎
You simply search the product on Hifishark and you will see all past and present sale prices across all platforms selling audio. Very easy.
This is not the usually space... I could tell immediately from the audio quality lol.
My favorite for searching for anything HiFi related is HiFi Shark. eBay now sucks.
Great vid sir. I would suggest that you get a VPN which allows you to change your location, this will help you as a REVIEWER
by giving you access to websites all over the world without REGIONAL restrictions. Just a suggestion if it matters to your future content. Cheers.
VINTAGE is the most abused and exploited header in Ebay now. Lord, freaking junk I used to sell ( Fisher, Sony and Sanyo rack systems ) are getting ridiculous price.
love your channel and content!! i purchase only frm
Audio classics used mac stuff
Great video tnx ✌.
so helpful! THanks
Jay, gotta hand it to you, the clickbait titles are BANGIN'!!
the way I see it, it's only clickbait if it's not true and irrelevant to the content.
@@Jayiyagi chill baby, chill. No harm no fowl.
J, you can always just type in google for USAudioMart.com ex "pass labs xp-12 site:usaudiomart.com". Search is not displayed by default on usaudiomart.com
Minute 2:26!🙄🤔 Adrien, maybe? Bueller, Bueller!🤭😒🤗🤪
Hi Jay, thank you fur your great work. I like the sound of the harbeth 30.1 but it’s to large for me,can you recommend a smaller speaker similar sound for 1000 to 2000 us.
Thank you
Reinhart
Looking for somebody who has a SANSUI 3000 A stereo receiver ?
Jay, I’m older in the US and have gotten back into the hobby. I love to look around for neat old receivers. Regarding shipping, any issues shipping to US during these times?
Is that a Takstar GX6 microphone being used? It sure looks like it.
Some of the Chinese branded microphones are so underrated.
Sansui stuff from 1970 and 80s great equipment. Wonder what's happen to them.
Sansui products are still being sold in China.
@@BYD_LRT is it made in Japan? I highly doubt it.
J, I realize a lower price can be a good thing but it could be a piece of equipment that needs work or isn't in the best condition. I'm surprised you didn't mention anything about condition you're talkin all about searching the web for the best price.
That's the subject of the video. Condition is something you need to obviously check for yourself
@@Jayiyagi I was about to note this. If you did mention it, I didn't pick up on it. It should have been pointed out right from the start as this makes all the diff for determining the value. Checking for this , as a buyer, you have to be very aware of the imperfection(s). Vintage equipment parts, especially the hardware can be a real pain to fine.
Gear is getting pricier, my friend runs a vintage audio shop in B.C. getting harder to find stuff, maybe covid has slowed it down.
How do feel about sansui model A510
A bit easier search string (sansui site:usaudiomart.com)
If you could take the time to look up East Coast audio on Facebook it's my little Canadian audio page for vintage audio I'm 27 I've been doing this since I was 13 I would highly appreciate it J thanks Brad PS just a small little I got going on but show grow over time
Whats with the clickbait title. Dude?! Love your channel but avoid the darkside. :)
Ahh Jay what are you doing exposing our secrets to great Hi-fi on a budget to the world?!? :-)
It does help drive the prices higher.
Do you ever use reverb. Any luck on there. ?
Buddy, you must be blind. For Asking Price is just that - stupid Asking Price. You have to HALVE it to get approx. SOLD PRICE. Or go to Audiogon, the o ly site that keeps SOLD prices available (if you know how to extract it from the web site)
Yet another Clickbait!
Are you high or drunk? Congrats 👏🎉!
Hahaha. Nope
@@Jayiyagi oh, ok. :)
Perhaps just punchy and in a good mood. Congrats.
I noticed you laughing a few times when it seemed a wee bit odd. Even the crazy laughing horse had to join in so it wasn't absolutely awkward. It's the worst to be the only one laughing. The horse bailed you out and deserves a raise, 😉😁