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Tested works well, cosmetivally not the best missing rear feet and part of cover.
At US$74, this sits in the fair-to-good zone for a working Sony CDP-297; comparable used asks I found are around US$50 for a bare unit and roughly US$54 in another market, so this is not a bargain-basement score but it’s still reasonable if the player is clean and fully functional.
The CDP-297 is a solid early-’90s single-disc Sony deck, and buyers like it for straightforward reliability, decent Sony-era CD playback, and easy integration into a vintage rack. At this price, the upside is better if it includes the original remote, has been recently tested, and the tray, display, and all transport functions are behaving properly; those are the details that move it from “okay” to “worth grabbing.”
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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