Mike,
You might want to check eBay under sold items to see if you can get an idea of what they are currently going for.
The asking price really means nothing…you have to see what they actually sell for. The same goes for those “boutique”
gear dealers as they ask astronomical prices that do not reflect the real world value. Also the age of the capacitors is
such that if it hasn’t been rebuilt it will likely be undependable if even operable. As far as service goes I used to work
on them and would be happy to give you any information I can but it might be a little far for a service call! The last I
checked a Minimoog in good shape was running around $1800 USD but that was a while ago. Actually in this economy
you might actually be able to get a better deal these days.
Gary
From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Mike Dickson
Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2012 8:50 PM
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Somewhat Off-Topic: minimoogs
Someone local to me is selling a minimoog. I admit I am tempted. He doesn't have any idea for a price and I don't know what I should be wary about. Yes, we're quite a team.
What are they generally being sold for these days?
What do you look for in one? What are the usual defects? How easy are they to get fixed these days? (Bear in mind I am in the UK - you cannot even get a Hammond fixed without grief round here)
Mike