Fisher 500-C Value & Price History
As of 2026-09-21, a Fisher 500-C has a market value at around $55; restored examples average $1,300, parts units around $858. Based on 332 estimated sales.
Is a parts unit worth buying?
The $858 parts price is $142 less than the $1,000 working asking price — a 14% gap. Whether that gap covers the cost of repair depends on what's wrong.
What "for parts" usually means for a receiver: Receivers listed "for parts" usually have a blown fuse, dead channel, scratchy controls, or failed capacitors. Cosmetic issues (missing knobs, cracked dial glass) also land units in this category.
When it pencils out: A full recap from a competent shop runs $250–450 for most receivers. Single-channel failures are often cheaper — a bad transistor or blown fuse might be $80–150 in labour. If the gap between the parts price and working price is $142 and recap costs are $300, you're roughly break-even on paper — only worth it if you enjoy the restoration process or the unit has sentimental value.
When to walk away: A receiver with a cracked transformer, missing output transistors with no replacements available, or major physical damage (water, fire, rodents) is genuinely for parts only. Check listing photos carefully for burnt boards or missing components.
DIY vs shop: Scratchy controls and dead dial lamps are DIY fixes — DeoxIT and a lamp kit cost under $30. Beyond that, receivers need a bench and test equipment. Full repair cost context: what vintage stereo repair actually costs.
Price history
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| Date | Asking | Restored | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-25 | $999.99 | $1,300 | — |
| 2026-08-28 | $1,000 | $1,300 | — |
| 2026-08-31 | $1,000 | $1,257 | $90 |
| 2026-09-03 | $999.99 | $1,257 | $90 |
| 2026-09-06 | $1,000 | $1,257 | $90 |
| 2026-09-09 | $1,000 | $1,150 | $90 |
| 2026-09-12 | $1,000 | $1,300 | $60 |
| 2026-09-15 | $1,000 | $1,350 | $60 |
| 2026-09-18 | $1,000 | $1,197 | $60 |
| 2026-09-21 | $1,000 | $1,300 | $55 |
Daily trimmed medians from qualifying eBay listings; days without a fresh sync are not plotted.
Specifications
| Years produced | 1959–1963 |
| Type | Receiver |
| Brand | Fisher |
| Original MSRP | 350 (1959) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$3,850 today |
| Market value (sold) | $55 |
| Currently listed (asking) | $1,000 |
| Restored value | $1,300 |
| Value vs MSRP | +186% |
Buying notes
Fisher tube FM stereo receiver; the solid-state 500-C is a different model. Check which version this is before buying. Tube complement condition and FM front-end alignment needed. Check both channels and tuner sensitivity. Service requires tube expertise. Fisher tube receivers are undervalued relative to Marantz equivalents.
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the Fisher 500-C. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- Fisher 500-C dial lamp kit on eBay →
- Fisher 500-C capacitor recap kit on eBay →
- Fuses for the Fisher 500-C on eBay →
- DeoxIT D5 — cleans oxidized contacts, quiets scratchy pots on Amazon →
- Multimeter — check DC offset before connecting speakers on Amazon →
- Speaker wire on Amazon →
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Comparable models
- Fisher 800-C $24
- Fisher 700-T $30
- Fisher 500-B $90
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