RCA BK-4 Starmaker ribbon mic - vintage mic value??

[Jim]

I'm looking to round out my vintage mic collection with an circa
1950's RCA BK-4 (a or b ribbon mic, otherwise known as the
"Starmaker". What should I expect to pay for a decent, working unit?
They are quite rare and do not come up too often and I have not been
able to find much info on them.

My web research indicates some past sales from several years back at
between $800 and $1200 and this site of mic values notes a past high
sale of $1825! (probably was mint in the box or something!):

http://www.k-bay106.com/market.htm

Does about $1000 sound reasonable to pay for a decent working unit?
Thanks for the help, I'd liked to be informed before I begin my search
in earnest. And drop me a note if you have happen to one available!

Thanks, Jim

[Port]

The last one I saw sold for $1700 ( near mint)
If you can find one for a $1K your doing great!
Port

"Jim" > wrote in message =
...
> I'm looking to round out my vintage mic collection with an circa
> 1950's RCA BK-4 (a or b ribbon mic, otherwise known as the
> "Starmaker". What should I expect to pay for a decent, working unit?=20
> They are quite rare and do not come up too often and I have not been
> able to find much info on them.
>=20
> My web research indicates some past sales from several years back at
> between $800 and $1200 and this site of mic values notes a past high
> sale of $1825! (probably was mint in the box or something!):
>=20
> http://www.k-bay106.com/market.htm
>=20
> Does about $1000 sound reasonable to pay for a decent working unit?=20
> Thanks for the help, I'd liked to be informed before I begin my search
> in earnest. And drop me a note if you have happen to one available!
>=20
> Thanks, Jim7

[MandoBazaaro]

I've always wondered how the Starmaker sounds?
Anyone?