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Median sold price per month, trailing 1 months. Roughly flat over the period.
Based on classifieds listings marked SOLD — asking prices sellers marked as sold, not confirmed sale prices. Refreshed daily from our deal-scan comp checks.
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| Individual sold records for this model are still being compiled — the fair-value estimate above is based on 7 recent sales. | |||
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The Kenwood TS-870S (1995-2005) was one of the first rigs with DSP right at the IF stage, and hams still rave about its receiver audio -- warm, quiet, and easy on the ears for long sessions. 100-watt HF with a devoted following. 7 recent sales, median around $800, ranging from $685 to $900. A genuine bargain sits under about $600. At this age, ask about capacitor service -- a recapped 870S is worth more than a tired one.
Around $800 based on 7 recent sales, ranging from $685 to $900.
Under about $600 -- 25% below the $800 median.
Ask whether the capacitors have been serviced -- these rigs are 20-plus years old now, and a recap is the difference between a keeper and a project. Then verify the DSP functions all engage cleanly.
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