Dual 1218 Value & Price History
As of 2026-11-05, a Dual 1218 has a market value at around $40, parts units around $115. Based on 513 estimated sales.
Market value
$40
Typical range $17–$150 · based on 513 recent sales
Estimated sale prices · 513 events · updated today · how we compute this
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Parts / not working$115
Original retail (1969)$180 · ~$1,550 today
Price history
Asking median is up 79% over the last 67 days ($699.99 → $1,250).
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| Date | Asking | Restored | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | — | — | $100 |
| 2026-09-06 | — | — | $100 |
| 2026-09-12 | — | — | $99 |
| 2026-09-18 | — | — | $99 |
| 2026-09-24 | $699.99 | — | $94 |
| 2026-09-30 | $439 | — | $73 |
| 2026-10-06 | $364 | — | $70 |
| 2026-10-12 | $499.99 | — | $42 |
| 2026-10-18 | $875 | — | $40 |
| 2026-10-27 | $499.99 | — | $40 |
| 2026-11-02 | $875 | — | $40 |
| 2026-11-05 | $1,250 | — | $40 |
Daily trimmed medians from qualifying eBay listings; days without a fresh sync are not plotted.
Specifications
| Years produced | 1969–1972 |
| Type | Turntable |
| Brand | Dual |
| Original MSRP | 180 (1969) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$1,550 today |
| Market value (sold) | $40 |
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the Dual 1218. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- Dual 1218 replacement stylus on eBay →
- Dual 1218 replacement cartridge on eBay →
- Dual 1218 drive belt on eBay →
- Dual 1218 dust cover on eBay →
- Phono preamp — only needed if your amp or receiver has no phono input on Amazon →
- Cartridge alignment protractor on Amazon →
- Stylus tracking force gauge on Amazon →
- Anti-static record cleaning brush on Amazon →
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Comparable models
- Dual 1215S $25
- Dual 1225 $22
- Dual 1228 $26
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