Is this Reko-Cut a little over priced @ USD $1,950 ?

[petermontg]

http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-Rek-o-kut-disc-record-cutting-cutter-lathe-presto-/290477348279?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item43a1cc95b7

not sure myself.

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https://lathetrolls.com/viewtopic.php?t=2043&mforum=lathetrolls

that post may give some idea - both units in question look very similar.

cheers.

[petermontg]

they sure do look similar, the rek o cut seems to be a little worse for wear though.

[piaptk]

I've never had anything but a Presto 6n, but I would highly recommend that instead of spending $2000 on that Rek-O-Kut. You can get 6ns in questionable working condition on ebay for between $500-$800, or I've bought all 4 of mine in refurbished or working condition (complete and with extras) for $1200-$1500. Seems like all of the accessories (feedscrews, cutting heads, etc) are a lot easier to find, because they made so many.

[petermontg]

i have seen prestos go for the 300USD mark also,
by no means am i willing to pay 2000USD for that system. just needed a second opinion on it.

piptk if you come across a 6n in good condition let me know am on the hunt at the moment

[opcode66]

The customrecords guy on eBay always posts his auctions at very high prices. It's not the first time someone has questioned the value of item for sale compared to the asking price...

[piaptk]

i have seen prestos go for the 300USD mark also,
by no means am i willing to pay 2000USD for that system. just needed a second opinion on it.

piptk if you come across a 6n in good condition let me know am on the hunt at the moment

Ok, I may have one available in the next couple of months. I'm about to have 5, but only need 4.

But, if you have fixit skills, I'd watch eBay... I forgot to bid on the last one that went for a ridiculously low price. Any time I bid on something it always goes for $10 more than I bid. So, someone got lucky on that one!

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same here, if ever theres a presto setup going and can convert to u.k. voltage easy i'd be interested. what i dont understand is how a controller and head could adapt to a 'bare' presto unit. in regard to a vinylrecorder or kingston sure, u get the controller with them so i can see how the head would move across the lathe, but with a presto without a controller how does that work?

[petermontg]

at the moment am looking for a fixer - up. bear me in mind when/if you put that presto up for sale

[piaptk]

at the moment am looking for a fixer - up. bear me in mind when/if you put that presto up for sale

The one that I will have for sale will be in good working order, and won't come anywhere near the price of that $400 one on ebay, unfortunately. I've paid over a grand each for all of my lathes.

[petermontg]

at the moment am looking for a fixer - up. bear me in mind when/if you put that presto up for sale

The one that I will have for sale will be in good working order, and won't come anywhere near the price of that $400 one on ebay, unfortunately. I've paid over a grand each for all of my lathes.

i wasnt insinuating that you sell it to me for 400$, obviously you have to reimbursed for your time with the lathe. all am saying is bear me in mind when it comes to sale

[Jesus H Chrysler]

I bid 410$

[lil_timmie_still_born]

it started at 2500. mb. relisted at 1950. mb and relisted again today at 850. mb. the first two auctions were ended early with zero bids. i am wondering if he sold it twice and had it returned.

[petermontg]

WOW. thats a fair shift from the original price, wonder how far more it will drop, if any