26-06-2012, 05:55 PM
(This post was last modified: 26-06-2012, 06:20 PM by Robert Darwent.)
Hi David,
Yes I saw that one and was tempted, but as I have one of those resisted bidding. If it had been the AD36 model though, then I would have definitely been in the running at that price range.
I've been keeping an eye on the prices vintage radios fetch on-line for a few years now, especially the 'round' Ekco's, and I agree with a couple of your comments I've quoted below;
It pretty much seems to be a lottery as to whether a particular listing takes off or not. To illustrate with some examples of the Ekco AD75 you mentioned, take a look at these three;
They all look to be in the same sort of condition. Why one fetches roughly five times the price of either of the other two is beyond me!
In the same vein, take a look at this listing;
Although outwardly the set looks reasonable, the chassis has been stripped of most of the large components; dropper, ift's, speaker, valves, etc. So essentially the listing is for virtually an empty case, which was clearly shown in the pictures. And yet there were three people placing bids of over £1200 at the very end!
Even allowing for the fact that the model is the black and chrome version, which usually fetches a higher price, I still can't understand the reason behind the bidding frenzy. To me it was worth £250 maximum as the basis of reproduction chassis project, which is why it caught my eye originally.
As a sort of comparison, below is a listing of the related black and chrome Ekco AD76 model which fetched a more realistic price. More importantly, this set was complete and if anything sold for somewhat less than it was actually worth in my opinion.
Regards
(26-06-2012, 12:17 PM)Yorkie Wrote: I guess you must have seen the not very good Ekco AD75 (I think) with a non-original back that's just gone for £280. Just the sort of set than demands your attention Robert!
Yes I saw that one and was tempted, but as I have one of those resisted bidding. If it had been the AD36 model though, then I would have definitely been in the running at that price range.
I've been keeping an eye on the prices vintage radios fetch on-line for a few years now, especially the 'round' Ekco's, and I agree with a couple of your comments I've quoted below;
(24-06-2012, 12:06 PM)Yorkie Wrote: I know how fickle e-bay can be, even from one day to the next
(24-06-2012, 06:31 PM)Yorkie Wrote: There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason to it
It pretty much seems to be a lottery as to whether a particular listing takes off or not. To illustrate with some examples of the Ekco AD75 you mentioned, take a look at these three;
They all look to be in the same sort of condition. Why one fetches roughly five times the price of either of the other two is beyond me!
In the same vein, take a look at this listing;
Although outwardly the set looks reasonable, the chassis has been stripped of most of the large components; dropper, ift's, speaker, valves, etc. So essentially the listing is for virtually an empty case, which was clearly shown in the pictures. And yet there were three people placing bids of over £1200 at the very end!
Even allowing for the fact that the model is the black and chrome version, which usually fetches a higher price, I still can't understand the reason behind the bidding frenzy. To me it was worth £250 maximum as the basis of reproduction chassis project, which is why it caught my eye originally.
As a sort of comparison, below is a listing of the related black and chrome Ekco AD76 model which fetched a more realistic price. More importantly, this set was complete and if anything sold for somewhat less than it was actually worth in my opinion.
Regards
