What's it worth? - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

vinrads · 26th Apr 2018, 5:29 pm

I may have several duplicated radio/television servicing books, anyone know what they are worth? I have a table at Warwick just wondered what to ask for them, also some nice radios to go may list some on here.

Mick.

HamishBoxer · 26th Apr 2018, 5:42 pm

Not a lot,possibly a £5 each in good order.

PS I have two different sets and I am seriously thinking about giving them away as I never pick them up very often.

vinrads · 26th Apr 2018, 7:08 pm

I agree, I don't use them often but there is a lot of stuff in them, I do use them now and again, Mick.

Herald1360 · 26th Apr 2018, 7:23 pm

That last one to make the set is always expensive; the duplicates you acquire for nothing can't be given away!

HamishBoxer · 26th Apr 2018, 7:34 pm

Too true Chris.

dave walsh · 26th Apr 2018, 10:46 pm

I've got at least two major sets of these, bulky, heavy, dusty, hard to justify volumes but look in one and it's fascinating. Lots of unexpected extra info as Mick said. You see them for next to nothing or up to a fiver as suggested. I always thought £2 was a fair price for some reason given size and contents. It's such a lot of fun trying to sort out the complexities of the various editions as well

See the erudite threads on this in the Forum.

It's the old story overall. As soon as we've finished dumping them they will probaly be seen as valuable historical items and in demand. Remember when nobody wanted Radiograms? Value wise they may end up like pianos or pianolas..worth nothing until you actually try to buy one!

Dave W

1100 man · 26th Apr 2018, 11:07 pm

I find it amazing that people don't really seem to want these books

I wouldn't be without them and refer to them regularly. In fact, I've got four volumes open at the moment! They are a unique resource especially for TV circuits which aren't readily available elsewhere.
About £3 to £5 seems to be the going rate which is what I've paid for most of the volumes in my TWO sets. Yes I wanted two sets, one for each location!
Cheers
Nick

Ed_Dinning · 27th Apr 2018, 7:21 pm

Hi Gents, I totally agree that these books are invaluable. I use mine mostly for radio circuits, but some good details of early test equipment and techniques are in the prefaces.

I have one of the many indexes that were produced, this is invaluable for quick reference.

One circuit I've not found, can anyone help? It is the Pye Opus 1 record player, from the early 70's and also known as the model 1223. A transistorised unit.

Ed

26th Apr 2018, 5:29 pm	#1
vinrads Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK. Posts: 3,767	What's it worth? I may have several duplicated radio/television servicing books, anyone know what they are worth? I have a table at Warwick just wondered what to ask for them, also some nice radios to go may list some on here. Mick.

26th Apr 2018, 5:42 pm	#2
HamishBoxer Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: W.Butterwick, near Doncaster UK. Posts: 8,935	Re: What's it worth? Not a lot,possibly a £5 each in good order. PS I have two different sets and I am seriously thinking about giving them away as I never pick them up very often. __________________ G8JET BVWS Archivist and Member V.M.A.R.S

26th Apr 2018, 7:08 pm	#3
vinrads Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK. Posts: 3,767	Re: What's it worth? I agree, I don't use them often but there is a lot of stuff in them, I do use them now and again, Mick.

26th Apr 2018, 7:23 pm	#4
Herald1360 Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Leominster, Herefordshire, UK. Posts: 16,536	Re: What's it worth? That last one to make the set is always expensive; the duplicates you acquire for nothing can't be given away! __________________ ....__________ ....\|____\|\|__\|__\_____ .=.\| _---\__\|__\|_---_\|. .........O..Chris....O

26th Apr 2018, 7:34 pm	#5
HamishBoxer Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: W.Butterwick, near Doncaster UK. Posts: 8,935	Re: What's it worth? Too true Chris. __________________ G8JET BVWS Archivist and Member V.M.A.R.S

26th Apr 2018, 10:46 pm	#6
dave walsh Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ramsbottom (Nr Bury) Lancs or Bexhill (Nr Hastings) Sussex. Posts: 5,817	Re: What's it worth? I've got at least two major sets of these, bulky, heavy, dusty, hard to justify volumes but look in one and it's fascinating. Lots of unexpected extra info as Mick said. You see them for next to nothing or up to a fiver as suggested. I always thought £2 was a fair price for some reason given size and contents. It's such a lot of fun trying to sort out the complexities of the various editions as well See the erudite threads on this in the Forum. It's the old story overall. As soon as we've finished dumping them they will probaly be seen as valuable historical items and in demand. Remember when nobody wanted Radiograms? Value wise they may end up like pianos or pianolas..worth nothing until you actually try to buy one! Dave W

26th Apr 2018, 11:07 pm	#7
1100 man Octode Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Ventnor, Isle of Wight, & Great Dunmow, Essex, UK. Posts: 1,377	Re: What's it worth? I find it amazing that people don't really seem to want these books I wouldn't be without them and refer to them regularly. In fact, I've got four volumes open at the moment! They are a unique resource especially for TV circuits which aren't readily available elsewhere. About £3 to £5 seems to be the going rate which is what I've paid for most of the volumes in my TWO sets. Yes I wanted two sets, one for each location! Cheers Nick

27th Apr 2018, 7:21 pm	#8
Ed_Dinning Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, UK. Posts: 8,196	Re: What's it worth? Hi Gents, I totally agree that these books are invaluable. I use mine mostly for radio circuits, but some good details of early test equipment and techniques are in the prefaces. I have one of the many indexes that were produced, this is invaluable for quick reference. One circuit I've not found, can anyone help? It is the Pye Opus 1 record player, from the early 70's and also known as the model 1223. A transistorised unit. Ed