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sanyo mx960k big ben

thebeardedlady - 2011-09-07 15:36

Hey everyone!

I have developed an unhealthy obsession with the big ben and its well and truly my grail.

Just wondering if anybody had any info ob them, where i may be able to pick one up and how much would i pay approx?

It'l be a few months before i can afford it but im going to windowshop and daydream until then.

Im in the uk. 

Cheers

billy.the.binman - 2011-09-07 16:08

to be honest i dont recall having seen one anywhere in the uk before, you might/will most likely need to import this one.   id expect you will need to part with quite a bit of wonga.   i would look at japanese auctions - then stateside if youre prepared to pay more

ghettoman - 2011-09-07 16:28

i have to agree with andy the binman,i doubt you will see one in uk,nothing of quantity of brands were ever sold here in uk,all we got was sharp philips,jvc ect..so i think over seas is the only place you'll get one i'm afraid..

thebeardedlady - 2011-09-07 16:58

Iv never looked on any japanese sites for boomboxes where do i go? And by stateside am i limited to ebay us or is there anywhere else i can look? Im kinda hoping one will pop up in my local classifieds for a tenner! Haha

- 2011-09-07 19:31

Originally Posted by thebeardedlady:
Iv never looked on any japanese sites for boomboxes where do i go? And by stateside am i limited to ebay us or is there anywhere else i can look? Im kinda hoping one will pop up in my local classifieds for a tenner! Haha

Well you can look into this room
Everything in this room is for sale
Except for very few not seen too well in this picture

Two (2) Sanyo M-X960K Big Ben 's Boombox Subwoofer in Middle room

fullsize
http://i54.tinypic.com/64p5l1.jpg

both Sanyo big bens are for sale
a. the pretty one need a cassette deck belt
b. the Ugly one needs the Two (2) 4.125 inch mid-bass woofers re-coned and lots of cosmetic make-up

 

The Conion C-100F is not for sale yet - We're not through with it yet, as people keep asking...

docs - 2011-09-08 01:39

Check out jauce.com which act as an intermediary between you and yahoo japan auctions. They deal with the seller and offer double packing at minimal cost. Be aware though, if you pickup a deal on a bigben for cheap, you will pay around 180 quid for postage and around 60 quid import tax. So either way you are swiftly looking at 300 quid minimum.

I got mine this way, it had issues but if you have the gumption you can fix em like I did. Mine is now 100% and in excellent condition. One thing worth noting is to study the pictures onthe auction and translate the text because a lot of japanese boxes have mould or rust on the chrome parts.

If you want a heads up to one PM me and I will give you info.

thebeardedlady - 2011-09-08 12:08

Cheers for the info!

 

James I cant afford one right now but thanks for the offer.  Feel free to donate it to me if you want (I'll pay shipping!) 

kinietis11 - 2012-09-13 10:17

Originally Posted by James Craven Pierce:
Originally Posted by thebeardedlady:
Iv never looked on any japanese sites for boomboxes where do i go? And by stateside am i limited to ebay us or is there anywhere else i can look? Im kinda hoping one will pop up in my local classifieds for a tenner! Haha

Well you can look into this room
Everything in this room is for sale
Except for very few not seen too well in this picture

Two (2) Sanyo M-X960K Big Ben 's Boombox Subwoofer in Middle room

fullsize
http://i54.tinypic.com/64p5l1.jpg

both Sanyo big bens are for sale
a. the pretty one need a cassette deck belt
b. the Ugly one needs the Two (2) 4.125 inch mid-bass woofers re-coned and lots of cosmetic make-up

 

The Conion C-100F is not for sale yet - We're not through with it yet, as people keep asking...

Hey. I was always wondering how much are they worth? They seem pretty rare. How much are you asking for the pretty one?

ao - 2012-09-13 11:59

James is no longer a member here.  We banned him for ripping people off.

stereo.mad - 2012-09-13 12:53

hell i must be the only uk member with a big ben???????

bison - 2012-09-13 13:10

docs has one lee,

got to be more out there,

i remember you getting yours over here

stereo.mad - 2012-09-13 13:28

Originally Posted by bison:

docs has one lee,

got to be more out there,

i remember you getting yours over here

yer man i was so lucky to bag that,and it was on my very most wanted list!....trouble is if you find one over seas it's so big and heavy to get shipped over in one piece....and that's if you find one for sale

the day i found mine in the uk i should have bought a lottery ticket!

kinietis11 - 2012-09-14 03:59

Originally Posted by stereo mad:

hell i must be the only uk member with a big ben???????

Oh man thats a beauty ! Big Ben is probably my most wanted box along with vinyl playing one.

kinietis11 - 2012-09-14 03:59

Originally Posted by agentorange:

James is no longer a member here.  We banned him for ripping people off.

Oh ok. He looked solid.

claret.badger - 2012-09-14 07:19

a solid turd