Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Jeff McMahon, who writes:
There might be a bidding war on this “possibly never used” with box Panasonic RF-2200.
Last night, when Jeff sent this link, the price was still under $300–it’s now over $400. I suspect this listing might achieve top dollar.
It’s certainly saying something that this RF-2200 even includes the original four Panasonic D cells in the supplied cardboard tube! (I wonder what their voltage would be after all of these years?).
For what it’s worth, the RF-2200 is the best mediumwave/AM receiver I’ve ever used. They’re widely available on eBay and one in decent condition will typically fetch $200-300 US. Money well-spent if you want a benchmark portable with amazing audio fidelity.
Dear Sirs,
Could you please help me get a Panasonic DR22/RF-2200BS radio in perfect mint cosmetic and working condition?
Please contact me via E-mail.
Best regards.
Valery
Russia
I purchased 2 rf-2200 back in the 70’s. One as a present to my father,the other to me. My dad lost interest in using it and gave it to me, he did know I owned one as well. The one I own, only left the box once. To make sure it worked. I put it back in the wrap and Styrofoam. I still own it. In the box it came in. I still have the beater which was my father’s. I had a gain box for it as well. Thinking I might be putting the boxed rf-2200 on ebay myself, after I give it a retest.
JAYoung
Like a car, if you don’t use it and let it sleep for years. it will not work as well as the day he was garaged
Take a look at my blog to see my refurbished radio
http://www.dannibou.wordpress.com
Hummm. For a like new condition, the lettering seems faded, especially around the volume and gain control IMO.
This raises a question: Would the physical and electronic components of an un-used 1977 radio survive in better shape than an identical set that had been cared for but energized periodically over the intervening 40 years?
Hi Mario,
The site http://www.usinflationcalculator.com says that $139.00 in 1977 dollars would be $551.98 today.
Have to say I didn’t think it would go that high, since it was advertised “Like new” and not “New in Box.”
If I remember correctly mine cost around $139 new back in the late 70’s. Not sure what that would be in today’s dollars.
$819!!!! Wow.
HOLY COW!!!!
Those boxes can be expensive on eBay!
I hate to be a spoiler on this, having once purchased a NIB Panasonic RF-5000
for more than I should have paid for it, but folks should try to maintain some
perspective. This is a RF-2200, which though at the time it was out (competing
with the SONY 5900W) was somewhat of a technology piece, does not compare
with some of the better portables. But beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and
in this case, future owner. Anything like this, like a time capsule, is worth it to
whoever has the cash.
Thanks for the heads up, it’s amazing that one is still around in the original box and with original paperwork. Even the original earphone, wow!
I paid dearly for one that is close to new, but it was only about half what the current bit is. I still think it’s an awesome radio!