What do y'all think about this asking price?

[YamahaFreak]

(I did not see a 'Dollars & Sense' thread here, like AK has, so I posted this here instead.)

This Mercari seller wants a thousand dollars for a turret tuner Trinitron. It is an awesome TV in immaculate condition per the ad...but are these sets really worth that much money? This is a genuine question, considering many of us collect these things and I know I'd be rather disappointed if they start getting so expensive I can no longer find nice ones.

Link here:

I hope this works

[probnot]

Personally? No, I don't think it's worth that at all.

Someone here was trying to sell a KV-1543R for $450 locally. I don't get it, especially since I know they got it for free (beat me to it by an hour!)

One reason I can think of is the resurgence in retro gaming has everyone looking for high end Trinitrons that are have RGB or at least component inputs. Somehow this has translated into every Trinitron being worth its weight in gold (well maybe not quite... they're freakin' heavy).

It's probably also scarcity. The late 2000s/early 2010s saw everyone throw away their old CRT sets to upgrade and for a while you couldn't give away a really nice non-LCD TV. Now the stock is drying up and combined with a resurgence in everything retro, we're in a perfect storm of stupid pricing.

[etype2]

This set is definitely rare, but overpriced. It’s value is $350. (To this collector) This set was the first 17 inch Trinitron. Has a great picture, but you don’t know what your getting, despite the glowing description. It has no component inputs and the KV1710 is the base model. I purchased the KV1720 in 1970. Difference is the walnut cabinet as opposed to the faux metal cabinet. The far more desirable KV1210U in great condition, which was the second Trinitron goes for $450-$500 recently.

[dishdude]

It's worth less than half of asking...seller is dreaming.

[YamahaFreak]

Originally Posted by dishdude

It's worth less than half of asking...seller is dreaming.

That was essentially my thought process.

[Electronic M]

Personally I don't think any Trinitron is worth anything near 1K... Maybe the first Chromatron color set Sony imported, but not a Trinitron.
Most Trinitron models can be had for $20-50 if you're patient. It kinda blows my mind that anyone would be desperate enough to drop 3 figures on one.

[mr_rye89]

Lol at that rate my little BVM might be worth $350

I need to unload a 22" LaCie/NEC/Mitsubishi Diamondtron VGA monitor. Surely I can find some retro gamer who can't live without it......

[doogie812]

I find it absurd the prices being ask for not even vintage televisions. Are people actually paying these prices? I have never paid more than $50.00 for any piece of used electronics. (I take that back, I did pay $2300.00 for a $20,000.00 Sony projector some 25 years ago.) The fun is in restoring the stuff. If I make my money back when done is just icing on the cake.

[jr_tech]

Seller is really dreaming here:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/19433449653...f1e0%7Ciid%3A1

jr

[zeno]

When his phone dont ring he will know its me.

That belongs on the "free" table at a yard sale.
Looks like the jugs getting soft to boot.

73 Zeno
LFOD !

[YamahaFreak]

Originally Posted by zeno

When his phone dont ring he will know its me.

That belongs on the "free" table at a yard sale.
Looks like the jugs getting soft to boot.

73 Zeno
LFOD !

I'd pay $50 for it, assuming it works beyond a raster...but not anywhere near what they are asking. I find it amusing the price is almost $500 higher on eBay - it would seem they think a larger audience warrants a higher ask.

[colortrakker]

Woah, no. I don't care that it's got all the original papers, I wouldn't spend more than $100...with FREE shipping. Someone gotta tell him that even though it's a Trinitron, gamers aren't gonna want it since there's no RGB input. He's gonna have this one for a while longer.

[AlanInSitges]

The guy is lying about the condition, claims it's been in the box. Only if someone's been in the box with it cranking the channel knob for the last 40 years - the paint's worn clear off. Also not sure what's going on with the VHF antenna terminals. I can't imagine those little ceramic caps soldered in place are from the factory.

[YamahaFreak]

Originally Posted by AlanInSitges

The guy is lying about the condition, claims it's been in the box. Only if someone's been in the box with it cranking the channel knob for the last 40 years - the paint's worn clear off. Also not sure what's going on with the VHF antenna terminals. I can't imagine those little ceramic caps soldered in place are from the factory.

Good eye! I also love the way you wrote that. Just noticed near the bottom of the eBay description they claim 'collectors' offered $3,000 for the set. I find that excruciatingly hard to believe.

[Electronic M]

Originally Posted by YamahaFreak

Good eye! I also love the way you wrote that. Just noticed near the bottom of the eBay description they claim 'collectors' offered $3,000 for the set. I find that excruciatingly hard to believe.

Note it's collectors plural case...If he takes the sum of 100 different $30 offers it makes an even $3k.