Sony CFS-99 ✅Serviced Warranty Rare Vintage 1981 Cassette Deck Boombox Japan

🔷 Sony CFS-99 — Rare Vintage Sony Cassette Deck Boombox, Japan, 1981, Serviced

🎙️ Time That Still Sounds

Sometimes one look is enough to understand that this is not just another cassette boombox.
Sony CFS-99 is a true top-class machine from its era — large, powerful, beautifully designed, and full of that unmistakable early-1980s Sony atmosphere.

This is a Japanese-market model with real presence. It does not feel like a toy, and it does not disappear in a room. It looks serious, sounds serious, and delivers exactly the kind of large-format vintage Sony experience collectors hope to find.

👤 If You Are Reading This — You Already Understand

You are not looking for an ordinary portable cassette player.
You are looking for a flagship-level vintage machine with character — large speakers, real controls, strong design, and the kind of analog personality that modern devices simply do not have.

Sony CFS-99 is one of those models people buy on purpose. It attracts attention for its Japanese origin, its bold appearance, its rarity, and the beautiful, weighty sound of its large 20 cm drivers.

🎧 What You Get Besides Sound

🎼 A top-class early-1980s Sony boombox
🔊 Rich, powerful sound from large 20 cm speakers
🎛 A dramatic full-width control panel with true vintage feel
📻 A Japanese-market Sony with real collector appeal
🎁 A fully working serviced example ready for continued use

🧠 Interesting Fact / Model Story

Sony CFS-99 represents the era when Japanese manufacturers designed their higher-level portable audio systems not just to be carried, but to impress. Large speaker sections, visually striking controls, bold styling, and strong sound were all part of the idea. Models like this are valued today because they combine collector-grade presence with the unmistakable feel of a serious vintage Sony product from the golden age of portable audio.

That is exactly why large-format Sony boomboxes from this period remain so desirable: they are not only functional audio machines, but also real statement pieces.

📦 Dimensions and Weight

Exact dimensions and weight can be added separately if needed.
If you want, I can prepare a ready-to-paste eBay technical block with measurements in cm and inches.

⚙️ Technical Information

Model: Sony CFS-99
Type: vintage stereo cassette deck boombox
Made in: Japan
Year: 1981

Service and condition highlights of this unit:
• imported from Japan
• top product of its era
• fully working condition
• preventive service completed
• belts replaced
• rollers replaced
• mechanism cleaned and lubricated
• meter illumination serviced
• powerful and beautiful sound from large 20 cm speakers

🔍 Condition and Package

Condition: fully working and serviced. This unit makes a strong impression both visually and sonically. It is a large, powerful, very attractive Sony from the right era, with exactly the kind of presence collectors appreciate. Cosmetic condition is shown honestly in the photos.

Included: boombox. Everything included with this particular unit is shown in the pictures.

📝 Product Description
Please see the pictures of the products for more details about the condition of the products.
Fully tested. In working condition. Please inspect all images for condition reference.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
⚡ Please check and take into account the specifics of your local electrical network. If necessary, purchase a voltage adapter or transformer separately.
❗ Cassettes, reels, vinyl records shown in the photos are for demonstration purposes only and are not included in the sale.

🔒 Warranty
All buyers are granted a 30-day Global ORT warranty on product functionality.
Before sending, you receive a control test video to check the functionality, cosmetic condition, and the quality of the packaging.
Should any issues arise, you can contact us for post-warranty support and repair services.
For an additional fee, you can opt for an extended warranty of 6 or 12 months.
Please reach out to discuss details and pricing.

📦 Shipping
The item will usually be shipped within 2–3 business days after your full payment has been received.
I will send you the tracking number once your order has been dispatched.
The items are shipped from the USA, Poland and Ukraine.
Standard shipping: approximately 10 working days.

📌 Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility.
I will try my best to reduce the risk of customs duties.
Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

For US buyers: Starting from August 29, 2025, all incoming parcels to the US will be subject to taxes, duties, and fees.
All customs charges for US shipments will be covered by GLOBAL ORT.

🌍 Worldwide Delivery Available
I have extensive experience shipping fragile vintage audio equipment to any point on the planet.
This listing already includes shipping options for the most common destinations.
However, if you do not see your country listed — don’t worry.
Simply contact me, and I will find a personalized shipping solution for your location.

Customs Optimization (Available Upon Request)
If you are located outside of Ukraine and would like to explore options for reducing customs duties and fees, please contact me before payment.
I will review the possibilities and inform you of the best available solutions.

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