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eBay watch: 1970s Jacob Jensen-designed Beocenter 2000 audio system

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I personally think vintage B&O is undervalued – great audio quality and stylish looks, very much of an era. In fact, as I write, this Bang & Olufsen Beocenter 2000 audio system is under £1.

Which is madness when you think about it. It's been designed by Jacob Jensen, it's got a stylish teak surround, slightly space looks, that B&O audio know-how and best of all, is still a practical item – able to play our vinyl, radio via AM and FM and of course, playback for all your old tapes.

It's also in 'very good condition' and full working order, despite being over 30 years old. All you need is some speakers. For 99p, it's a giveaway. Another shot of it over the page.

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eBay watch: First issue of The Face magazine from 1980

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Early editions of magazines are always sought-after – so this first issue of The Face magazine from 1980 is currently a real steal.

This 'style bible' (as it liked to be thought of) dates from 1980, with editing by Nick Logan, art direction by Nevile Brody and a writing team that included Julie Burchill, Ian Dury and Adrian Thrills. This particular also had articles on The Specials, The Clash, Madness, Public Image and Dexys Midnight Runners. Top notch imagery too.

It's described as being in 'near mint' condition with 'very slight wear on spine and very slight creases on top of rear few pages', nothing more. All of that for just 99p right now. Like I said, a real steal.

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eBay watch: Large 1970s flip wall clock by E A Combs

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We've featured plenty of vintage flip clocks in the past, but this large 1970s flip wall clock by E A Combs is up there with any of them.

Made by E A Combs of London, probably in the 70s, but possibly sneaking into the 80s, it's a large item, around 17 inches across, with the date and time and battery power to keep it ticking over. Downside? At 5kg+ in weight, you'll need to secure it well if you want it on your wall.

A few bids, but still well priced at £31.

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eBay watch: 1970s Adidas Perfekt GL trainers in mint condition

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A sports shoe not seen very often – and right now you can secure these Adidas Perfekt GL trainers in their original box for a tasty £12.50.

According to the seller, this slimline shoe dates from the 70s, or possibly early 80s, made of a dark blue leather with lighter blue detailing and off white rubber sole.

They're a size seven and a half, described as 'as new' (possibly been worn once or twice) and looking incredibly sharp. If you're a collector or if it's your shoe size, worth a punt at that current £12.50 bid price. Lots more close-up shots at the listing page.

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eBay watch: 1970s Schneider space age portable record player

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Yes, I know – we feature a lot of portable record players. But that's because they always prove very popular and in many circumstances, they offer up some great period design. This Schneider portable record player certainly doesn't disappoint on that score.

Described by the seller as 'one of the coolest and most desirable' portable players, as as well 'a really rare and hard-to-find object', it's a mains-powered player than spins vinyl at 33, 45 and 78rpm, offers better than expected sound and of course, has those great space age stereo speakers. It's also been featured in L'Utopie du Tout Plastique, the benchmark of cool space age design.

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eBay watch: Copal T-11 1970s space age flip clock

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Not a million miles from the 1960s Gino Valle-designed Cifra range of clocks, this Copal T-11 flip clock is actually a 1970s variation.

Not only that, it's out of Japan rather than Europe, a great space age 24-hour clock with a cylinder shape and battery power, perfect for a space age-inspired home.

Condition is described as 'excellent vintage' and the price is, right now, a bargain 99p.

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