Microlift - bit of vintage hifi

[Blodger]

Found this going through stuff during lockdown - (belonged to an uncle who was an early audiophile, contributed to “Gramaphone” and compiled the WERM - World Encyclopaedia of Recorded Music). It’s never been used as far as I know; I guess it dates from the 1950s. Not sure about value - maybe offers over £10 - best offer after two weeks secures, if that’s permitted.

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[walpurgis]

Quite sought after by users of Decca arms. You've quoted a starting price, so that should be fine.

[Blodger]

Thanks Geoff - helpful! :youtheman:

[Barry]

Well it cost almost 30 shillings (or £1.50). Assuming that figure dates from 1950, then using https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/monetary-policy/inflation/inflation-calculator, £1.50 translates to around £52 today, so your initial asking price of £10 is quite reasonable.

Good luck with the sale.

[lilolee]

OK I bid £10.01

[Blodger]

Well it cost almost 30 shillings (or £1.50). Assuming that figure dates from 1950, then using https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/monetary-policy/inflation/inflation-calculator, £1.50 translates to around £52 today, so your initial asking price of £10 is quite reasonable.

Good luck with the sale.

Thanks Barry - very interesting - hopefully prospective purchasers will take note! :wow:

[Audio Al]

That's novel , A 2 week auction :scratch:

[Blodger]

That's novel , A 2 week auction :scratch:

I guess so - had no idea what it might be worth, so thought I’d invite offers. But happy to fix a price - at say £50 along the lines of Barry’s inflation-adjusted suggestion? If that keeps everyone happy? :thumbsup:

[Barry]

I guess so - had no idea what it might be worth, so thought I’d invite offers. But happy to fix a price - at say £50 along the lines of Barry’s inflation-adjusted suggestion? If that keeps everyone happy? :thumbsup:

I'm not suggesting you fix the price at £50; all I was saying was £1.50 in 1950 translates to ~ £50 today.

Given that the item is unused and comes in the original box, I would have thought £20 - £25 would be a reasonable figure.

[struth]

guessing someone who wants an authentic 50's gadget for their old tt will fancy this.. looks in great condition

[Blodger]

I'm not suggesting you fix the price at £50; all I was saying was £1.50 in 1950 translates to ~ £50 today.

Given that the item is unused and comes in the original box, I would have thought £20 - £25 would be a reasonable figure.

Thanks Barry - was really being a bit tongue-in-cheek re the £50! I’d certainly be happy with what you’re suggesting so perhaps if I now say offers in the region of £20-25. I guess I was just trying to get a feel as to what it would be worth, knowing nothing about vintage stuff.

Thanks for your sage advice again.

[Blodger]

Vintage bump!

[Blodger]

Sold - STP. :)