Garrard 301 turntables, Quad valve amplifiers, Revox reel-to-reel decks, Ekco Bakelite radios, vintage Atari consoles. Working or non-working. With or without original boxes. Every piece valued on its own merits — make, model, condition, completeness, and collector demand all considered.
The market for quality vintage electronics has strengthened considerably. Pieces that have sat in attics for decades may be worth far more than expected. Free insured postage. Written valuation per item. Paid in 72 hours.
The vintage electronics market has been transformed by two converging trends: audiophile enthusiasm for valve amplification and analogue playback, and nostalgia-driven demand for retro gaming and home computing hardware.
A working Garrard 301 — the broadcast-quality transcription turntable used by the BBC from the 1950s — regularly sells for £500–£2,000 depending on plinth, tone arm, and condition. A pair of working Quad II valve monoblocks in original condition, with matching Quad 22 pre-amplifier, commands £600–£1,500. A boxed original Nintendo Game Boy in excellent condition is worth significantly more than the later revisions.
The key distinction in this market is always between generic items and specific ones. A generic "vintage record player" has modest value. A Thorens TD-124 with Ortofon SMG-212 tone arm and clean motor is a sought collector piece. We assess every item by its specific model and condition — not by category alone.
The factors that drive value in vintage electronics differ by category, but share common themes: original condition, completeness, working state, and rarity of the specific model.
Tell us what you have — brand, model if known, working condition. We email a free prepaid, tracked and insured label the same working day.
Wrap items in bubble wrap and pad the box well. Include original packaging and accessories if you have them. Your parcel is insured to £5,000 from the moment the courier scans it.
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Every item assessed by model, condition, and working state. Accept what you want to sell. Return the rest free. Payment within 72 hours — or we add 3%.
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Get your free pack →Not necessarily. A non-working Garrard 301 or 401 in good cosmetic condition is still actively sought by restorers — these turntables are repairable and the parts market is well established. Similarly, a Thorens TD-124 with a seized motor is worth considerably more than its non-working state might suggest. We assess repairability as part of the offer.
Model, condition, and whether it has been modified. Quad II monoblocks, Leak TL12 Plus, Rogers HG88 — collected in original unmodified state. A Leak TL12 with original transformers and working valves commands a premium. We note whether original valves are present, condition of transformers, and cosmetic state.
Depends on make and model. Art Deco Bakelite radios by Ekco, Cossor, Murphy, and Bush are actively collected for their cabinet design. Certain pre-war models in original unrestored condition have significant collector value. We assess every valve radio individually — cabinet condition, maker, period, working state.
Yes. First-generation consoles with original controllers and games — particularly boxed — have a strong and growing collector market. Atari 2600, original NES, Sega Master System, early home computers (ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro, Commodore 64) — we assess condition, completeness, and whether original packaging is present.
The reel-to-reel market has strengthened considerably. Revox A77 and B77, Akai GX-630, Studer A810 — sought by audiophiles and recording engineers. We assess transport condition, head wear, capstan motor state, and cosmetic condition.
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Request your free pack today. Every item assessed individually by someone who knows the specific model — not just the category. Open live on YouTube. Paid within 72 hours.