Did you pick it up? If so, then...?
So after reading so much about the CR 3020 I went searching for it. Last week one was posted on the Las Vegas Craigslist for $1200 or best offer. I emailed to have a look but couldn't get to it until this weekend. Living in Tucson but working in Parker Arizona made it a three hour trip instead of seven:nono:
This hobby will introduce you to some strange circumstances and yesterday was no exception. When I knocked on the door a teenage boy opened it, The room was occupied with two other teens and the CR 3020 sitting on the table.I was actually dealing with a 18 year old young lady who came into this receiver via her late father. She had it for sale at a local swap meet for $50! A gentleman was kind enough to tell her that it was worth a whole lot more and to go home and do your homework before selling it here:yes:
I walked in seeing the computer opened to the Vintage Knob website and knew I wasn't dealing with a rookie as far as value goes
The issues with it were minor, Broken antenna, static in the headphone volume control,lamps out, chip on the rear panel and stripped loudness knob.
She knew the potential value but had no idea of the overall condition, They assumed if it worked it was as described in the posting " Excellent" condition:scratch2: After surveying the receiver and giving them the history of what she had and thanking her for not letting it go for $50, Negotiations started. I was not going to leave without it but not willing to over pay. We settled on $400
I was happy and the kids thrilled to have money in their pockets:thmbsp: I slightly pulled a muscle bringing it up a flight of stairs to take these picture for you guys! Can't open it up for a deoxit bath and inside look see until I get it home this coming weekend.