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Microlift - bit of vintage hifi
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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Quite sought after by users of Decca arms. You've quoted a starting price, so that should be fine.
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Thanks Geoff - helpful!
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Well it cost almost 30 shillings (or £1.50). Assuming that figure dates from 1950, then using https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/mone...ion-calculator, £1.50 translates to around £52 today, so your initial asking price of £10 is quite reasonable.
Good luck with the sale.
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OK I bid £10.01
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Thanks Barry - very interesting - hopefully prospective purchasers will take note!Originally Posted by Barry
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That's novel , A 2 week auction
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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?That's novel , A 2 week auction
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I'm not suggesting you fix the price at £50; all I was saying was £1.50 in 1950 translates to ~ £50 today.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?
Given that the item is unused and comes in the original box, I would have thought £20 - £25 would be a reasonable figure.
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guessing someone who wants an authentic 50's gadget for their old tt will fancy this.. looks in great condition
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