Value my LP12

[Southgate]

So my trusty LP12 is going up for sale due to lack of use

Question is though.... what's it worth? I've looked at others for sale and the price range is huge! Hoping someone more knowledgeable than me can help.

Some details:

Serial number 3138, no additional fancy power supplies or Linn upgrades (as far as I can tell). Selling it with Ittok LVII arm and Linn K18 cartridge. All working order, but could probably do with a service by now.

Pics:

 

[stonehenge]

Pictures don't work for me.

 

[Southgate]

Pictures don't work for me.

Try this:
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[Gaius]

Around £1250

 

[Southgate]

Around £1250

Thanks Gaius!

 

[Colonel_Mad]

£50 ish I'd say, but I'm feeling quite charitable at the moment and will offer to give you £65

 

[Bob Edwards]

In the US, probably around $1500.

 

[sls4321]

In the US, probably around $1500.

At the current exchange rate, that offer of £65 sounds good.

 

[Wobblybob]

Interesting, mine is collecting dust in the loft. Serial number 43798, Ittok LVII, with a K9 cartridge. No upgrades. What's it worth?

 

[Nic Robinson]

If the Ittok is in good condition, you can easily get £400 for it. As for the pre-valhalla deck; not sure.

 

[Dan K]

Sadly not as much as you'll get from parting it out.
You'll get £550 or so for the Ittok.
Outer platter : £120
Good Valhalla: £60
Non corner braced plinth : worthless
Corner braced plinth: £80 to £150 for a really nice one
Cirkus bearing (undamaged) : £350 or so
Damaged Cirkus (very common): £100
Non Cirkus : £50?
Top plate : £40, maybe £60 if corner bolted
Motor: £50
Lid: up to £100 if mint
Hinges: £10
Armboard: £20
Sub chassis, springs etc : £40
Cart: No idea

 

[Jag Audio]

Sadly not as much as you'll get from parting it out.
You'll get £550 or so for the Ittok.
Outer platter : £120
Good Valhalla: £60
Non corner braced plinth : worthless
Corner braced plinth: £80 to £150 for a really nice one
Cirkus bearing (undamaged) : £350 or so
Damaged Cirkus (very common): £100
Non Cirkus : £50?
Top plate : £40, maybe £60 if corner bolted
Motor: £50
Lid: up to £100 if mint
Hinges: £10
Armboard: £20
Sub chassis, springs etc : £40
Cart: No idea

And if you sell all these bit separately don't forget to factor in the packing and postage, booking courier or visits to the Post Office etc. I think these mentioned prices are eBay rates so then selling fees/PayPal fees will need to be deducted.

 

[Nero]

Interesting, mine is collecting dust in the loft. Serial number 43798, Ittok LVII, with a K9 cartridge. No upgrades. What's it worth?

I don't think the loft is a good place for a tonearm, especially if you have loft insulation. The range of temperatures can be huge!

 

[Dan K]

And if you sell all these bit separately don't forget to factor in the packing and postage, booking courier or visits to the Post Office etc. I think these mentioned prices are eBay rates so then selling fees/PayPal fees will need to be deducted.

Not really, I sold mine as parts through here and the Wam. Took a while and it was a PITA. I couldn't get a buyer at £1300, but I got >£1500 back in the end.