How much would you say these decks are worth?

[l0ckd0wn]

No? Everyone wants to maximize utility (or in another word - satisfaction)...it's just ambiguous as to how one should measure that utility...

Can't utility be on par with a direct comparison of a product of equal utility, like another turntable? Is there not multiple models of Technics that provide the same utility as one with a high gloss finish, gold plated tonearm and signatures on the platter?

The utility is no more or less than another comparable turntable, and in this case the Mk3 or M3g would be close comparisons and are of the same utility.

However, your original statement is incorrect, because utility is not the same as value. The perceived utility of the item might contribute to a higher value, but utility is only a single aspect of the perceived value. For instance, a diamond ring has next to know functional utility but has a high value because of a limited supply and an artificially inflated demand (This is why I push for man-made diamonds; www.nexuslabs.com <-- American made diamonds).

[Rothgery]

the running consensus was $1,700 per.where did we 10k(for the set)from??? that's Ridiculous!

I've seen a few people try to sell them on Ebay for that price

[DJNR]

I've seen a few people try to sell them on Ebay for that price

They didn't sell.... did they?

[Finnish_Fox]

a thousand a piece at the most. m5gs go for 500-700 a piece. Youre not gonna get much more than that. technics are in abundance and arent not in short supply like some people would have you believe(theres alot more out there than what people actually use, they dont break, tech has moved on, etc) You can still get a pair for about 350-400 on craigslist. sorry if that wasnt the news you wanted to hear.

I dunno where you are looking but M5Gs are going for well more than $400 a deck. You're hard pressed to find M3Ds let alone MK5s at that price... with very few exceptions. (There is always the guy that needs cash now...)

[DJNR]

I dunno where you are looking but M5Gs are going for well more than $400 a deck. You're hard pressed to find M3Ds let alone MK5s at that price... with very few exceptions. (There is always the guy that needs cash now...)

I think his assessment of $1000 a piece max is pretty accurate.

You are right about M5Gs though. There was someone selling them on here for $1400 for the pair, which is $700 a deck.

[Finnish_Fox]

I think his assessment of $1000 a piece max is pretty accurate.

A bit confused... who was this in response to?

You are right about M5Gs though. There was someone selling them on here for $1400 for the pair, which is $700 a deck.

...plus shipping from NYC. Good deal if you aren't having them shipped. Locally, here in LA, I've been seeing 1800-2200 (with flight cases).

[DJNR]

A bit confused... who was this in response to?

It was in response to the original quote you pulled from Jalapeno.

...plus shipping from NYC. Good deal if you aren't having them shipped. Locally, here in LA, I've been seeing 1800-2200 (with flight cases).

Agreed. They are still quite pricey, that's for sure.

[Finnish_Fox]

It was in response to the original quote you pulled from Jalapeno.

Ooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhh.

I do think I've seen the GLDs go for a bit more (with M5Gs going at almost $1000).

Agreed. They are still quite pricey, that's for sure.

Incredibly.

[DjFloMatic]

@Finnish_Fox free up your PMs so I can send back

[Finnish_Fox]

Just did.