Silvertone Custom Medalist Model 8065

I have a hi-fidelity Silvertone Custom Medalist Tape Recorder-Radio-Phonograph model 8065. I am trying to find some information on how much it is worth. Does someone have any information about the value of this? Or can at least recommend someone to appraise it? Any information would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks.

Hiring an appraiser would be a waste of money, since there no set value or "price guide" for these older or vintage hi-fi's/stereos.

I've seen prices ranging on sites, such as craigslist, from "free at the curb" to thousands of dollars. Normally, most sellers start out by asking a few hundred dollars and end up taking what they can get, even for a unit that's in excellent cosmetic condition.

One of the issues is the fact that you're dealing with 40-50+ year old electronics, that HAVE to be checked out and serviced before it's safe to use. Simply plugging something that age in and turning on the power switch can cause damage. That means, unless the buyer is a qualified electrician, he/she will have to invest hundreds of dollars over and above the purchase price.

If I were selling a vintage sound system, I'd post an ad on my local Craigslist, and start out by asking what I'd hope to get for it. I would base the price on what I found tracking final selling prices for similar items on auction sites such as eBay. (If you use craigslist, don't try to solicit bids, since that violates their terms of usage, and your ad could be flagged and removed.) If it doesn't sell, I'd re-post the ad, gradually lowering the price.

HTH,
JDS

Thank you so much!