Mint Condition 1960's Maytag Washer & Dryer for sale

[queenie]

We have an amazing pair of Maytag washer and dryer for sale for $450 each. They are in perfect working order and located in San Diego. They have been in use on a regular basis since the mid 1960's. Includes the original manuals.

Washer - Model CA 502
Dryer - CDE 302

Call me if you want to see them! 858-922-895 nine

They will go fast.

 

[sfh074]

LOL

Not for that price.....

 

[norgeway]

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

 

[tolivac]

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.

 

[maytag85]

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.

 

[goatfarmer]

Beautiful set. $450 for the pair is closer to what they're worth. 

 

Your mileage may vary.

 

[vacerator]

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.

 

[gyrafoam]

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.

 

[washmeup]

Beautiful

If these were located in Scottsdale, Arizona I would buy them in a heartbeat.

 

[good-shepherd]

$450 each, located in San Diego

California prices..

 

[vacerator]

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.

 

[goatfarmer]

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If these were located in Scottsdale, Arizona I would buy them in a heartbeat.

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About a 6 hr drive one way. That's not bad, a nice weekend trip.

 

[speedqueen]

I think you're going to be keeping them if that is what you want for them, nobody pays above 3-400 for really any washer/dryer set.

 

[gansky1]

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.

 

[washerlover]

I sent Queenie an email yesterday offering $450 for the set but have yet to hear back...am 9-1/2 hour drive away so could easily pick them up. Hope I didn’t insult the seller but agree with others’ postings that $450 each was a bit steep.

 

[gyrafoam]

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.

 

[tolivac]

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?

 

[whitetub]

If the inside of both machines look as good as the outside, someone who loves vintage Maytags, and has a lot of disposable income, or is ready to blow $900, he or she might pay the asking price for these.

If I had the room, and if I were close enough, and had $900.00 to blow, I would do it.

Would that be a wise investment? Probably not, but to someone who really wants them, this is like finding a vintage Corvette, in perfect condition, with low mileage...

You can't blame the seller for asking that price. Someone might pay. He is probably expecting some negociation anyways before a deal is made.

 

[eurekastar]

Are my eyes deceiving me but does it appear that them emblems of the front of the cabinets have been spray painted?

 

[d-jones]

eurekastar.......

Not quite sure what you're seeing with the Maytag emblems. They look perfectly normal to me. Their background color always matches the cabinet color if that's what you meant.

 

[washerlover]

Interesting that we have heard nothing more from the seller...

 

[maytagbear]

You all might

have scared him/her away with your commentary on the asking price!

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[tolivac]

Keep in mind the average person IS NOT going to pay $450 each for an old washer or dryer no matter what kind it is.Besides on here how many other places are there where people collect old large appliances?So--these may remain unsold for a long time.And these machines could die at anytime!!!That is a lot of money for the risk!

 

[goatfarmer]

I call 'em as I see 'em….

 

[queenie]

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.

 

[tolivac]

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.

 

[combo52]

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.

 

[tomturbomatic]

But if collectors do not tell the seller that their price is a little steep, the machines might sit there for months and, if no interest is show, the might be donated or disposed of which would be a shame. I think a polite informing the seller that they have set the price a little too high might be of benefit to both the seller and prospective buyers. 

 

That having been said, the dryer looks unused. I like that someone replaced the Gyrator style agitator with a Power Fin which greatly improves the performance.  Maytag was a washer that needed souping up and Maytag unwittingly  provided parts that made it easy to do.

 

[queenie]

Kitchen appliance per the request

The whole kitchen and laundry is a museum. He are a couple pictures.

 

[goatfarmer]

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....