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Condition is unknown, so at US$39 this is a touch above the US$30 median for recent comparables and just under the US$40 75th percentile. That makes it a fair-to-slightly-ambitious ask rather than a bargain; if it’s complete and tested, it’s still close enough to market that I wouldn’t rule it out.
As a Sony accessory piece, the appeal is usually in clean integration, original fit, and the fact that these items can be annoying to source later. If it’s the right piece for a system you already own, the upside is convenience and originality more than sonic magic, so I’d want confirmation of completeness, working connectors, and any included leads before paying near the top end.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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