Newbie with a BC-348. Value? - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Brokendownagain · 28th Jan 2017, 11:23 am

Hi all and please bear with me as I'm very new to this!

I recently inherited a radio, now I'm fairly confident, with a lot of googling that I've worked out it's a BC-348. Now I have no idea if it is any good, it is a little cosmetically tired but is straight and all the knobs seen to turn freely.

Now the reason I'm here is to see if there is any value to it, as I have no interest/time to be getting it working, but would love to see someone else appreciate it, now I'm sure I won't be retiring early on the money but would be nice if maybe I could have a nice meal out with the misses.

Cobaltblue · 28th Jan 2017, 11:42 am

Well as with everything condition and completeness are very important.

Doing a search on completed listings

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Collectabl...p2045573.m1684

Hope that helps

Cheers

Mike T

g4aaw pete · 29th Jan 2017, 8:28 pm

I'd say £50 - £70 at auction. The stumbling block being that it doesn't have a built-in power supply, so will always be a 'project' for someone to take on.

It's possible such people inhabit this forum.

Good luck with your endeavours.

Regards
Pete

M0FYA Andy · 29th Jan 2017, 11:20 pm

The value of a BC-348 is extremely dependent on whether it is still fitted with the internal dynamotor and the correct power connector, or whether these have been removed and replaced with a mains power unit, frequently very crudely. The dynamotor alone can sell for £80!
Some pictures showing the inside of the receiver would be very helpful.
Andy

28th Jan 2017, 11:23 am	#1
Brokendownagain Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Gloucestershire, UK. Posts: 1	Newbie with a BC-348. Value? Hi all and please bear with me as I'm very new to this! I recently inherited a radio, now I'm fairly confident, with a lot of googling that I've worked out it's a BC-348. Now I have no idea if it is any good, it is a little cosmetically tired but is straight and all the knobs seen to turn freely. Now the reason I'm here is to see if there is any value to it, as I have no interest/time to be getting it working, but would love to see someone else appreciate it, now I'm sure I won't be retiring early on the money but would be nice if maybe I could have a nice meal out with the misses.

28th Jan 2017, 11:42 am	#2
Cobaltblue Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Exeter, Devon and Poole, Dorset UK. Posts: 6,865	Re: Newbie with a BC-348 Well as with everything condition and completeness are very important. Doing a search on completed listings http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Collectabl...p2045573.m1684 Hope that helps Cheers Mike T __________________ Invisible airwaves crackle with life or at least they used to Mike T BVWS member. www.cossor.co.uk

29th Jan 2017, 8:28 pm	#3
g4aaw pete Heptode Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Birchington Kent, UK. Posts: 596	Re: Newbie with a BC-348. Value? I'd say £50 - £70 at auction. The stumbling block being that it doesn't have a built-in power supply, so will always be a 'project' for someone to take on. It's possible such people inhabit this forum. Good luck with your endeavours. Regards Pete

29th Jan 2017, 11:20 pm	#4
M0FYA Andy Nonode Join Date: May 2007 Location: Preston, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 2,511	Re: Newbie with a BC-348. Value? The value of a BC-348 is extremely dependent on whether it is still fitted with the internal dynamotor and the correct power connector, or whether these have been removed and replaced with a mains power unit, frequently very crudely. The dynamotor alone can sell for £80! Some pictures showing the inside of the receiver would be very helpful. Andy