Sharp RT-3388 Value & Price History
As of 2026-11-05, a Sharp RT-3388 has a market value at around $15, parts units around $49. Based on 440 estimated sales.
Market value
$15
Typical range $7–$55 · based on 440 recent sales
Estimated sale prices · 440 events · updated today · how we compute this
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Parts / not working$49
Original retail (1982)$300 · ~$1,050 today
Price history
Asking median is roughly flat over the last 73 days ($199 → $199).
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| Date | Asking | Restored | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-25 | $199 | — | — |
| 2026-08-31 | $199 | — | $20 |
| 2026-09-06 | $199 | — | $20 |
| 2026-09-12 | $199 | — | $20 |
| 2026-09-18 | $199 | — | $19 |
| 2026-09-24 | $199 | — | $19 |
| 2026-09-30 | $199 | — | $19 |
| 2026-10-06 | $199 | — | $15 |
| 2026-10-12 | $199 | — | $15 |
| 2026-10-18 | $199 | — | $15 |
| 2026-10-27 | $199 | — | $15 |
| 2026-11-02 | $199 | — | $15 |
| 2026-11-05 | $199 | — | $15 |
Daily trimmed medians from qualifying eBay listings; days without a fresh sync are not plotted.
Specifications
| Years produced | 1982–1986 |
| Type | Cassette Deck |
| Brand | Sharp |
| Original MSRP | 300 (1982) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$1,050 today |
| Market value (sold) | $15 |
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the Sharp RT-3388. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- Sharp RT-3388 belt and pinch roller kit on eBay →
- Sharp RT-3388 pinch roller on eBay →
- TDK SA90 — Type II (high bias), works in any deck with a Type II setting on Amazon →
- Maxell UR blank cassette — Type I, reliable everyday tape on Amazon →
- Cassette head cleaner — wet-type for capstan and heads on Amazon →
- 99% isopropyl for transport cleaning (avoid lower concentrations) on Amazon →
- Cassette head demagnetizer — reduces noise and distortion over time on Amazon →
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