Polk Monitor Series 5JR speakers

scottst01
scottst01 Posts: 4
edited November 2010 in Vintage Speakers
I have 2 Polk Monitor Series 5JR speakers that are in very good condition. Iwas wondering what they might be worth
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  • AudioGenics
    AudioGenics Posts: 2,567
    edited November 2010
    those are really great speakers.

    have any pictures
    what is the condition
    any upgrades, modifications, or repairs done on them.
    what cabinet style ?
    do you have the original packaging and materials
    are you the original owner
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  • scottst01
    scottst01 Posts: 4
    edited November 2010
    I am the orignal owner,they are very good condition. They have never been modified,upgraded or repaired. The cabinets are oak. I do not have the original packaging. I have a few Picts
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  • phocion
    phocion Posts: 157
    edited November 2010
    In general, they are worth what someone is willing to pay. I have two pairs of 5's that I picked up for $40 and $50 locally.
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  • AudioGenics
    AudioGenics Posts: 2,567
    edited November 2010
    thanks
    they were original
    MSRP:
    184.95 each (US)¹

    and that could be 25 years old
    think about inflation and what they would be worth in todays' dollars

    don't forget about depreciation also !!!

    so depending on the condition ( real oak veneer is a good thing nicer imo than vinyl )
    and local demand.

    prices can widely range.

    reported threads about a find from Goodwill for a couple of dollars
    to full blown unique mods running into the hundreds of dollars.

    but you can choose what you feel they are worth and what it would
    possible cost to replace
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  • scottst01
    scottst01 Posts: 4
    edited November 2010
    Thanks JVC and phocion
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  • ncbuckeye3
    ncbuckeye3 Posts: 38
    edited November 2010
    I just picked up a pair for $40 if that helps any.
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited November 2010
    It is worth most to he who keeps it and uses it.
    He who wants to sell it usually lets it go for very cheap, as it usually doesn't mean much to them.
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  • wayne3burk
    wayne3burk Posts: 939
    edited November 2010
    confucius say - check ebay completed list --- http://completed.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=polk+monitor+5&_sacat=0&LH_Complete=1&_odkw=polk+monitor+5jr&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313 (search term = polk monitor 5)

    Add up sum of completed sales --- divide by number of completed sales to attain average sale price --- post on local craigslist --- let simmer till sold

    p.s. (answer is $66.60)
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  • ncbuckeye3
    ncbuckeye3 Posts: 38
    edited November 2010
    wayne3burk wrote: »
    confucius say - check ebay completed list --- http://completed.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=polk+monitor+5&_sacat=0&LH_Complete=1&_odkw=polk+monitor+5jr&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313 (search term = polk monitor 5)

    Add up sum of completed sales --- divide by number of completed sales to attain average sale price --- post on local craigslist --- let simmer till sold

    p.s. (answer is $66.60)
    I agree with this method, although I would take into account shipping costs. I have only found one set of Monitor's pop up on Craigslist in my local area, everything else I find is at least an hour or so drive away, and in an Escalade, that means about $30 worth of gas easy. I would always pop a few dollars on the asking price on Craigslist. If anyone you are selling to says something about it, tell them that they don't have to pay ebay shipping, they get to hear the speakers before buying, and most importantly, the speakers won't be damaged in shipping.

    Just as an example, the cheapest set on that ebay listing went for $38.50, but the shipping was $46.16 on them. That meant someone thought they were worth $95.
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