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Return to top of page · Post #: 1 · Written at 11:33:19 PM on 15 January 2017.
	Itemz Location: Perth, WA Member since 15 January 2017 Member #: 2043 Postcount: 1
Hi, I have some old vintage radio collections and would like to know the value for insurance purposes. Can you guys help? Photos will be added by admin soon. Thank you.

Return to top of page · Post #: 2 · Written at 12:24:03 AM on 16 January 2017.
	Vintage Pete Location: Albury, NSW Member since 1 May 2016 Member #: 1919 Postcount: 2048
You maybe better researching that yourself through places like ebay completed listings etc, I say this because I'm a collector of rare old things but their value has nothing to do with why I collect them and although I can only speak for myself you may find that lots of collectors are like this too. Best of luck,,,pete

Return to top of page · Post #: 3 · Written at 9:00:22 PM on 16 January 2017.
	Brad Administrator Location: Naremburn, NSW Member since 15 November 2005 Member #: 1 Postcount: 7300
Photo uploaded. ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ A valve a day keeps the transistor away...

Return to top of page · Post #: 4 · Written at 9:18:38 PM on 16 January 2017.
	Steve Location: Donald, VIC Member since 7 January 2006 Member #: 13 Postcount: 265
If you wish to list them all models makes and general condition then send me a list and I can value them for you for insurance purposes. Steve, Victoria. ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ Steve.

Return to top of page · Post #: 5 · Written at 9:19:58 PM on 16 January 2017.
	GTC Location: Sydney, NSW Member since 28 January 2011 Member #: 823 Postcount: 6687
Nice looking collection there. Some of the more familiar sets are recognisable, but a list of makes and models may be more helpful. In any case, the actual value of anything is set by the buyer on the day that you must sell it. Otherwise, you can only hope for estimates. Even recent sales are not necessarily a reliable guide for future sale prices. It can be a fickle market. It depends on who is there at sale time.

Return to top of page · Post #: 6 · Written at 9:27:34 PM on 16 January 2017.
	Robert69 Location: Western Victoria, VIC Member since 14 November 2009 Member #: 579 Postcount: 110
Hi Itemz, Would it be OK if I asked about one of your sets. If so, can you send me a PM, or make your email visible and I'll contact you? Robert. ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ Robert

Return to top of page · Post #: 7 · Written at 7:22:47 PM on 17 January 2017.
	Kakadumh Location: Darlington, WA Member since 30 March 2016 Member #: 1897 Postcount: 183
As an ex PMG/Telecom/Telstra techy I can tell you that the Ericsson wall phone shown there given that it almost looks to be original condition would be worth between $1200 & $1500. Many collectors will KILL for one of those. I have 2 VERY tattered similar models that are missing bits from each & slowly I am rebuilding one out of the 2 units. I was recently offered $400 for the pair as is IE VERY scrappy looking things covered in grime & bits of wood missing all over the shop. I once had a 1936 Stromberg Carrlson candle stick style phone that was stolen at a break in NOT insured & I see one recently on Ebay go or $600. Lindsay

Return to top of page · Post #: 8 · Written at 9:23:34 PM on 17 January 2017.
	Tallar Carl Location: Latham, ACT Member since 21 February 2015 Member #: 1705 Postcount: 2155
A family member had one of those Ericsson wall phones and in 1980 it was valued at $1200 so you have some really nice stuff there. If any strangers contact you please do not give them your address.

Return to top of page · Post #: 9 · Written at 9:41:52 PM on 17 January 2017.
	GTC Location: Sydney, NSW Member since 28 January 2011 Member #: 823 Postcount: 6687
If any strangers contact you please do not give them your address. Very good advice.

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