flashpanblue wrote:Hello,
I would like to ask a question to those of you that are experienced with class M phonographs or have seen them at recent shows. Now that the price on this machine has been reduced to 20K what do you feel is the true value of this piece?? At some point you would think that the good stuff should hold its value! I know that we are all living through difficult financial times. The stock market hasn't maintained any real gains for almost 10 years,and I have watched the price of homes In my area decline. At some point you would think that this machine like good artwork could prove to be a good long term investment? Don't get me wrong,the machines in my collection I buy because I like them and enjoy playing them not because I might get more for them one day. A Class M Phonograph I think has to be looked at a little differently.
Pete
The value depends on who has money and how bad they want the machine. My guess is that either the machine will drop to 18K or a behind the scenes deal will go on after this auction does not get 20K. I'm sure offers have been flying in! I believe the deal price will be between 16K and 18K
The Class M will be a good stable long term investment and an excellent display piece for a collection when cleaned up. The battery is a real plus!
Steve