Recent Thrift Store Find: Cassette Deck Changer

[blue_aardvark]

At my last trip to a thrift store I can across the most amazing thing, a thing I never dreamed could exist:

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[33rpm]

In the late 80's I owned a boombox that held 4 cassettes, two on each side stacked backed each other. Within a month the back taps would no longer work, so I think you are correct about the probability of failure. However.. this changer is far more unique and awesome. I have a nice boombox right now that I rarely use.. I think it may be time to break it out and go cassette shopping.

[blue_aardvark]

Cassettes are sexy! And the best part is, you can pick 'em up at thrift stores less than 4 bits.

[microxcuts]

7-Disc Changer?! Awesome! I really like the design, such a pity it wasn't working. The Sony one looks really cool, too.

[blue_aardvark]

I hope cassettes don't disappear completely. They're a lot of fun. ;)

[microxcuts]

Me too. I even made a mixtape last year, a gift for a friend. Also, How kids react - walkman. So funny and kinda sad.

[blue_aardvark]

Good grief, I feel old. Still I suppose their children will wonder what a CD is.

[newmistakes]

How do you have room for all the amazing thrift store things you find?

I hope your peeled eyes pay off and you find another one pronto!

[blue_aardvark]

So far I've kept most of my finds in my basement or above-garage study. But, yeah, I need to make a car-load of donations soon. ;)

I think you're more from the minimalist school of decor, at least from the pics of your flat you posted before. But then again, you did mention you had a cluttered desk. Just what is your style?

[newmistakes]

I'm a wannabe minimalist but with far too much stuff to ever be successful at it. I do have a cluttered desk and there's always one room in my house that is very messy indeed. The rest is usually freakishly neat though so I figure it all balances out.

[boywhocameback]

A thing like that actually exists, what the hell. Very neat.
I just changed all the cassettes in the glovebox. I've been listening to the same stuff for several years.

[blue_aardvark]

I'm glad you use cassettes too. That is a mark of a strong and independent character. ;)

[m_is_4_awesome]

Sounds very cool, but did start to imagine a lot of chewed up cassettes. Must have cost a small fortune back in the day.

[blue_aardvark]

I broke down and bought the Sony version on eBay. So far it's working fine. * knock on wood *