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1970s Philips Playby 22GF403 briefcase record player

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We have featured vintage portable record players by Philips in the past, but we haven't seen the Philips Playby 22GF403 briefcase record player on eBay before.

Made in the 70s (as you might have guessed), this is a portable player that's able to play vinyl at33, 45 or 78, powered on either battery or mains. The speaker is built in and when it's packed away, it looks like a briefcase – albeit one in red plastic.

Described as being in 'very good condition', the current bid is just £3.20. See an image of it packed away over the page.

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eBay watch: 1950s standing Dansette record player

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Perfect got an 1950s or early-60s-themed home, this 1950s standing Dansette record player, available right now on eBay.

Details are very scarce on the listing, but we love the classic looks, even if its ability to play records isn't clear. The seller says they 'believe it to be in working condition'. However, they 'have no records to check'. Couldn't afford 20p to pick one up at your local charity shop? Despite not being able to get a record, they do offer to get it checked out for you by an electrician…at a price of £15 on top of the final price.

None of which fills you with confidence, but there's no denying that this is a a stylish item and for a vintage Dansette, incredibly cheap right now at just £20.

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eBay watch: 1950s Danish teak side tables

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Two very stylish items at a very cheap price – this pair of 1950s Danish teak side tables.

The title and picture just about sum things up, stylish Scandinavian midcentury design from the early 50s, complete with a decent-sized surface area, open natural cane shelf and a pull-out drawn, not to mention those pincer-like legs.

A couple of wear marks, but nothing to worry too much about, especially at the current price of $24.50 (£15.47) for the pair, plus shipping from Los Angeles, California.

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eBay watch: 1960s Pifco Warmesphere electric heater

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It could only have been produced in one decade – yes, this Pifco Warmesphere mk II electric heater is a child of the 1960s.

Screaming the atomic age, this UFO-shaped fan heater is just the ticket for keeping you warm when the temperatures drop, looking good while it works too, should the neighbours drop by.

According to the seller, it's in 'excellent condition' and 'full working order', both the mechanics and the black and white enameled finish. It's currently at £15.

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eBay watch: 1970s Philips 303 UFO record player by Patrice Dupont

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We have featured this design before in our eBay slot, but we are covering this 1970s Philips 303 UFO record player by Patrice Dupont once more because this example is just so cheap.

That could be because of a couple of minor problems – the battery cover is missing and there's a crack on the hinge. Neither affect operation and everything else is just fine. In fact, it even comes with a rare blue lid as a bonus, so that's something.

Which all makes it something of a bargain. Right now this UFO record player is at just £1. We have seen these making £300+ in the past, which gives you an idea of how much of a steal this is.

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eBay watch: 1970s Braun Nizo 148 XL Super 8 film camera

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If you like the idea of getting into Super 8 movie making (and there plenty of resources out there to help), you might want to check out this gem on eBay – a Braun Nizo 148 XL Super 8 film camera.

The work of German Bauhaus designer R. Oberheim back in 1974, it comes with its original Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon 1,8/8-48 mm zoom-lens and a original black Braun bag to carry it. You'll have to find your own film, but that shouldn't be hard.

It's described as being in 'used but good' condition, with normal signs of wear, fine scratches and some loss in the lettering. But it is fully working, which is the important part. It's also very cheap right now – just £1.26. See the site for lots more images.

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