Pricing
of Sony ICF-6800W ICF-6700W ICF-6700L
updated
August 2009
Over the years I have collected a fair amount of pricing info on the
ICF/CRF range.
My interest is limited to the following models: ICF-5900, CRF-320,
ICF-6700, ICF-6800, ICF-2001, ICF-6500, ICF-7600D (=ICF-2002),
ICF-2001D (=ICF-2010).
ICF-6800W = White
ICF-6800WA = Orange
Note:
the problems of the ICF-6800W PLL mainly apply to the W version with
white model lettering on the front. The WA model (serial > 30.000)
has orange model lettering. If you have an orange version it is most
likely "just" an alignment issue. If you have a white one chances are
high you have a real problem. If you don't intend to dive in deep,
stay away from the white W version. Thats means: don't buy it! - or buy
it refurbished from somebody who has had the problems fixed
(=transistors replaced). Replacing all the faulty or weak
transistor is hard work. Expect to pay at least 250/350 EUR/USD extra for somebody to fix it for you.
An alignment on a problem-free 6700W is about 2-3 hours, and 4-5 hours on an 6800W.
1. HAMFEST PRICING / P2P SALE 2nd HAND SITES ASO
Prices in the United States an Europe are still largely similar.
| TYPE |
WHERE |
CONDITION |
PRICE |
| ICF-6700W |
|
variable |
25-100 |
| ICF-6700L |
|
variable |
50-100 |
| ICF-6800W |
|
variable |
50-100 |
| ICF-6800WA |
|
variable |
50-150 |
The units found here almost universally require a significant amount of
work both electronically and mechanically. But if the unit looks good
this is interesting for DIY restoration.
2.
EBAY PRICES
| TYPE |
WHERE |
CONDITION |
PRICE USD |
| ICF-6700W |
US |
bad-good-mint |
100-200-400 |
| ICF-6700L |
US |
bad to mint
|
no data |
| ICF-6800W |
US |
bad to mint |
-300-550 |
| ICF-6800WA |
US |
bad to mint |
-400-700 |
During autumn 2009, a mint 6800WA topped 1000 USD for the first time.
| TYPE |
WHERE |
CONDITION |
PRICE EUR |
| ICF-6700W |
EUR |
bad to mint
|
-100-160 |
| ICF-6700L |
EUR |
bad to mint |
-175 |
| ICF-6800W |
EUR |
bad to mint |
150-350 |
| ICF-6800WA |
EUR |
bad to mint |
no data |
ICF-2001 still very cheap at 30-50 EUR/USD.
ICF-2010 around 100 EUR/USD.
3. SHOP PRICES
| TYPE |
WHERE |
CONDITION |
PRICE USD |
| ICF-6700W |
US |
good |
500 |
| ICF-6700L |
US |
good |
550 |
| ICF-6800W |
US |
good |
600 |
| ICF-6800WA |
US |
good |
650 |
| TYPE |
WHERE |
CONDITION |
PRICE USD |
| ICF-6700W |
US |
mint |
550 |
| ICF-6700L |
US |
mint |
650 |
| ICF-6800W |
US |
mint |
650 |
| ICF-6800WA |
US |
mint |
750 |
Rare in US in shops (trade-in), and not available in Europe.
4. CONSIDERATION
The 6700L is getting very rare, and mint refurbished units are starting
to fetch serious money from collectors. Prices are in general a lot
higher in the US, particularly for good units.
The 6700 is frequent in Europe, whist in the US both units are often seen. Prices in Japan are similar.
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