Edgeivi Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 (edited) Not sure if this is the right place to post (sorry in advance if it’s not). I’m looking at purchasing a pair of 1978 Belles from a family friend that are pretty clean and all original parts. I’m just curious what the forums think a fair price for these are. I want a good deal, but since it’s a family friend I don’t want to have the deal be a steal. edit- tried adding a picture and the location is Washington State Edited June 1, 2023 by Edgeivi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff. Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 I don’t think $2500 is out of line one way or the other. 2G would be a steal. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 Average price I’ve seen recently has been in the $3-3500 range for Belles in VG+ condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 A picture of both may help but, yes, condition, finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winglet Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 9 minutes ago, billybob said: A picture of both may help but, yes, condition, finish. And location.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgeivi Posted June 1, 2023 Author Share Posted June 1, 2023 Picture attached and location is Washington State. Thanks for all the quick responses already, it’s much appreciated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 tree fiddy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 pretty speakers . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronometers Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 (edited) I am in the market for a Belle or La Scala pair also. Based on what I've found, condition is important, location in country and what era it is from. The last criteria will indicate components including the crossover. Most crossovers will benefit from being rebuilt with new capacitors. Some crossovers are not recommended to be rebuilt as they are wonky (type AB?). If you have to buy a replacement crossover, it is ~$500 which you need to add to the speaker. As far as value, prices seem to have increased during Covid. One set of Belles in black sold for $1600 on eBay recently. I think $2500 is max for a set in good shape. Again, know what you are getting.....there is never anything wrong with paying extra for really nice condition especially if they will be seen. La Scala which cost quite a bit less originally then Belle seem to bring only slightly less money as used pieces. A vintage set that had a chunk of wood 4x5 inches on the side missing, sold for $1000 today on CL which I thought was good if you could live with a cabinet with issues. They seem to go for $1500-2500 in general. Patience is a virtue when shopping I believe. More experienced members, please correct me as I am new to current market in Klipsch. Edited June 1, 2023 by chronometers spell and insert addn'l words 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 a mint pair of Belle speakers are not easy to find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 IMO.....$2500 would be a very good deal for the buyer, and a fair price between friends. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedLimit Posted June 4, 2023 Share Posted June 4, 2023 is it me or they have not the same colour ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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