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Thread Number: 76261
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
Mint Condition 1960's Maytag Washer & Dryer for sale |
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| Post# 1000948 , Reply# 1 7/21/2018 at 19:24 (2,098 days old) by sfh074 ( ) | ||
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LOL Not for that price..... | ||
| Post# 1000971 , Reply# 2 7/21/2018 at 22:56 (2,097 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c ) | ||
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Pink or Turquoise and TOL models like brand new with all the paperwork maybe that much for both, these are lower end Highlanders and brown is NOT a popular color | ||
Post# 1000976 , Reply# 3 7/21/2018 at 23:50 (2,097 days old) by tolivac  (greenville nc) |
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Nothing like boutique prices!!!See this on the vacuum forums,too.For those prices the machines should come with a full warrantee!And the seller should have "top Hat" delivery and installation by white glove deliverymen. | ||
| Post# 1000981 , Reply# 4 7/22/2018 at 01:02 (2,097 days old) by Maytag85 (Sean A806) | ||
Asking $450 for each ( $900 in total for the set ) is kind of ridiculous. Even a TOL Maytag set from the early 60's in good condition isn't even worth that much. They are worth something, but they are not worth that much.
I remember seeing a Maytag set for sale on the Los Angeles Craigslist from the early 70's, and it said "RARE 60's Maytag washer and dryer set", and they were asking a whopping $800 for the set. I believe it was a Maytag A306 set, but this set wasn't in any kind show room condition at all. The washer had a massive dent on the front panel, and they had a bunch of stuffs and scratches on them, and looked like they needed a lot of cosmetic work done to them. Since people are asking ridiculous amounts of money for this kind of stuff, this might explain why I am having difficulty on trying to obtain a vintage Maytag washer and halo of heat dryer set. | ||
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Post# 1001001 , Reply# 5 7/22/2018 at 06:21 (2,097 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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| Post# 1001008 , Reply# 6 7/22/2018 at 08:01 (2,097 days old) by vacerator (Macomb, Michigan) | ||
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Cared for beautifully though. I recall my aunt having a white set in Ann Arbor. I'm sure the seven cousins laundry wore them out, but they still had them in the mid 1970's. | ||
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Post# 1001012 , Reply# 7 7/22/2018 at 08:39 (2,097 days old) by Gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA) |
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The expense is in the shipping! If the seller does not allow for that expense in the asking price then they are only going to reach those select few that would even consider a set so old, in their immediate area. | ||
| Post# 1001023 , Reply# 8 7/22/2018 at 11:49 (2,097 days old) by washmeup (scottsdale) | ||
Beautiful  | ||
| Post# 1001028 , Reply# 9 7/22/2018 at 12:35 (2,097 days old) by good-shepherd (New Jersey) | ||
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$450 each, located in San Diego California prices.. | ||
| Post# 1001033 , Reply# 10 7/22/2018 at 13:00 (2,097 days old) by vacerator (Macomb, Michigan) | ||
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California prices on real estate is one thing. White goods depreciate like most cars do, but at least they are vintage classics. Maybe should be museum pieces. Same for GM Frigidaire control top laundry circa 1957. | ||
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Post# 1001044 , Reply# 11 7/22/2018 at 15:26 (2,097 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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| Post# 1001050 , Reply# 12 7/22/2018 at 16:22 (2,097 days old) by speedqueen (Metro-Detroit) | ||
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Post# 1001055 , Reply# 13 7/22/2018 at 16:47 (2,097 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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The good points ---
Those do look pretty minty, or mint adjacent. I see little to no corrosion or rust around the back panel & water valve or tell-tale oil stain on the floor is promising. The darker colors showed more scratches, gouges and chemical/water marks, but these look pretty decent from the pics. While the brown may be somewhat under-appreciated, it's rare to find nonetheless.
IIRC, the A502 Highlander has a soak cycle and the dispenser-filter agitator & white basket. TOL features, and the pilot light above the dial adds sparkle to the somewhat utilitarian panel. Prices can be worked out, but at least they will have an opportunity to be saved. Thanks for posting here, Anna. Are there any interesting kitchen appliances in the house? The laundry room looks like a time capsule. | ||
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Post# 1001107 , Reply# 14 7/23/2018 at 01:06 (2,096 days old) by Washerlover (The Big Island, Hawai’i) |
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Post# 1001115 , Reply# 15 7/23/2018 at 05:36 (2,096 days old) by Gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA) |
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Nice to have photos of the booklets to add to the provenance. However, No "money-shot" of the interior of the washer, washbasket/agitator. Or the underneath. Take the back panel off and show us an image. | ||
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Post# 1001117 , Reply# 16 7/23/2018 at 06:10 (2,096 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc) |
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No money shots of the dryer drum and back with the rear cover taken off-lets see the guts of both machines before spending that boutique prices of $450 each!-How do we know the insides aren't corroded out?Are they hiding something?Or do these machines have something valueable hidden inside?A prize like in CrackerJack? | ||
| Post# 1001175 , Reply# 18 7/23/2018 at 16:09 (2,096 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas) | ||
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Post# 1001186 , Reply# 19 7/23/2018 at 16:28 (2,096 days old) by d-jones (Western Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh Area)) |
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eurekastar....... | ||
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Post# 1001199 , Reply# 20 7/23/2018 at 18:15 (2,096 days old) by Washerlover (The Big Island, Hawai’i) |
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| Post# 1001220 , Reply# 21 7/23/2018 at 22:46 (2,096 days old) by Maytagbear (N.E. Ohio) | ||
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You all might have scared him/her away with your commentary on the asking price! Lawrence/Maytagbear | ||
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Post# 1001310 , Reply# 23 7/24/2018 at 17:03 (2,095 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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| Post# 1001354 , Reply# 24 7/25/2018 at 00:13 (2,094 days old) by Queenie (La Jolla) | ||
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Here are more photos I didn't respond because I'm not used to this forum format. There is no corrosion or repainting of any kind. Here are some shots of the internals and the rear of the dryer. | ||
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Post# 1001366 , Reply# 25 7/25/2018 at 06:05 (2,094 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc) |
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these are in amazing condition for their age.The machines appear to have been carefully used and taken care of.Prices--I just don't know.I don't have a blue book on old appliance prices.Same as with vacuum cleaners. | ||
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Post# 1001372 , Reply# 26 7/25/2018 at 07:18 (2,094 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Nice Pair Of Maytag Highlanders Aprox-1963-5 These appear to be a lightly used and well maintained pair of NOW very rare Maytag's, its a good sign that the washer has had a new inlet valve, new agitator etc.
These machines may need little or no work to keep using for a while longer.
While they are a little expensive it is not a bad price given the rarity and the condition, I have paid over $2000.00 for machines I really wanted and that is before the cost of shipping them 1/2 way across the country. I don't think it does this hobby any good for so many folks to start complaining about what someone is asking for some very cool appliances, doing so just discourages sellers from bothering at all and more cool old appliances will just be junked because of a few cheapskates who want every thing handed to them for $35 or some such ridiculous price.
John L. | ||
| Post# 1001385 , Reply# 28 7/25/2018 at 09:20 (2,094 days old) by Queenie (La Jolla) | ||
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Kitchen appliance per the request The whole kitchen and laundry is a museum. He are a couple pictures. | ||
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Post# 1001422 , Reply# 29 7/25/2018 at 16:33 (2,094 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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No one expects to purchase this set for $35.00 And I don't think anyone who is asking $900.00 for a set like this will say. "Oh well, no takers, let's scrap 'em". People need to be realistic, they are a beautiful set, but IMHO, not worth $900.00.
Someone else sees this and says, "well that old rusty Maytag washer out back in the garage must be worth $500.00, because this set is $900.00." And you get more outrageous prices.... | ||
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Post# 1001470 , Reply# 30 7/26/2018 at 05:55 (2,093 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD) |
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From the looks of the oven liner, this might have been a vacation home, and little used at that. Maybe the person in charge of meal preparation only knew how to make reservations. It is like a time capsule and shows little use and excellent maintenance. | ||
| Post# 1001492 , Reply# 31 7/26/2018 at 10:35 (2,093 days old) by golittlesport (California) | ||
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Post# 1001560 , Reply# 32 7/27/2018 at 00:58 (2,092 days old) by robbinsandmyers (Conn) |
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The nice thing about these is they last forever given proper care. I dont think most people that arent collectors would be interested because as much as I love my A407 and it runs well for a 44 year old machine, the one thing my friends say when I tell them about it is " Damn! That thing must use a ton of water!". In an area like mine where we pay a neighboring town a sewer use tax thats high plus high water bills everyone is very water conscious. Im not sure how it is water wise in other parts of the country. As a tenant I dont get a water bill every 3 months, its the law water is included in the rent.
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| Post# 1001723 , Reply# 33 7/28/2018 at 09:54 (2,091 days old) by lesto (Atlanta) | ||
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The agitator has obviously been replaced. The original would have been the black bakelite. For me, that takes away from some of the charm of this machine. $500.00 for the pair would be a much more reasonable asking price. | ||
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Post# 1001787 , Reply# 34 7/29/2018 at 02:14 (2,090 days old) by TrainGuy (Key West, FL) |
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Now THIS Pair...
I would gladly pay $1000.00 for!
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