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Wurlitzer 4080 Theater Spinet Organ For Sale

Last post 07-06-2008, 6:22 PM by OrgansR4Me. 3 replies.
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  •  07-03-2008, 10:54 AM 57511

    Wurlitzer 4080 Theater Spinet Organ For Sale

    We no longer have room for our Wurlitzer organ.  We have enjoyed it for 30 years.  It has a wonderful sound, is in excellent condition, has a matching bench with the original instruction manual.  Overall size is 48" wide, 40"high, and 25 1/2 " deep.  We estimate the weight to be 150 to  200 pounds.  Local pickup or you arrange shipping.  We are in Northern Ohio.  Asking $350.00 and will consider any reasonable offers.  Reply to Post and we will e-mail you pictures.
  •  07-05-2008, 9:56 AM 57603 in reply to 57511

    Re: Wurlitzer 4080 Theater Spinet Organ For Sale

    The Wurly Theater Spinet is an excellent home organ.   I have played one in shopping at thrift stores and came close to making a purchase one time only to learn that only the flutes were working.   Please see the threads "whatever happened to the home organ market" and several other questions about used organs before you decide what is reasonable.  I'm in Florida so I can't even consider your offer.  But I did want to let you know your post was being read and offer my two cents.

    Hope you find a good home for your treasured instrument!

  •  07-05-2008, 12:03 PM 57606 in reply to 57603

    Re: Wurlitzer 4080 Theater Spinet Organ For Sale

    THANK YOU FOR YOU INPUT REGARDING OUR WURLITZER SPINET ORGAN...IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU THINK THAT WE SHOULD ASK MORE FOR IT...HOWEVER, WHOEVER PURCHASES IT WILL ALSO HAVE TO HAVE IT SHIPPED...AND SINCE WE HAVE ALREADY POSTED A PRICE, IT WOULD PROBABLY NOT BE IN OUR BEST INTEREST TO RAISE THE PRICE ..WE JUST WANT A NEW HOME FOR IT...CAN YOU DIRECT ME TO ANY OTHER SOUCES THAT WOULD HELP US PRICE ITEMS ON THE INTERNET, FOR INSTANCE COLLECTOR PLATES, LIGHT HOUSE COMPLETE COLLECTIONS, SILVER SERVICE, CRYSTAL?  WE HAVE JUST SOLD OUR HOME AND HAVE TO DOWNSIZE AND NEED HELP IN DISPOSING OF SOME ITEMS THAT MUST HAVE SOME VALUE...THANK YOU...
  •  07-06-2008, 6:22 PM 57663 in reply to 57606

    Re: Wurlitzer 4080 Theater Spinet Organ For Sale

    Without being overly direct, as I don't know the exact condition of your instrument, what I really meant to point out is that with falling interest in the older organs and a bad economy, it may be difficult to find an offer higher than $100 - 150, even for a spectacular theater organ.   Shipping is probably not an option for your customer as well since it is many times the actual cost of the instrument.   I sold an M103 for $80 last week and I had to advertise 3 times over a 10 month period to get just one serious customer.    He lived about 30 miles away and had his own pick-up.   At the same time I was able to secure a 3 manual Conn Theaterette about 10 miles away (for under $200) because I was the only local inquiry and had a friend with a pick up.

     Regarding other collectibles, I'm not an expert, but have heard there are guide books for relative value.  The value to an individual is certainly going to depend on how well the piece fits in to their buying strategy and any "memories" associated with the object.   Watching similar items on Ebay is usually a good way to learn the market, but don't put all your calculations on one individual sale.   Again, the buyer in that instance may have a special reason for going high.

    Hope you enjoy your new home!   I know you will miss your many treasures but you can be happy for those who acquire them.

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