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Oberheim OB-X8 with Gator Case at $2,000 — Excellent Condition

Seller describes the **Oberheim OB-X8** as in excellent condition, professionally cared for, and ready to play; a Gator case and power cable are included, but firmware, service history, revision details, original packaging, and detailed testing are not documented. · listed on Craigslist

A case-equipped Oberheim OB-X8—eight voices of modern Oberheim analog lineage—at $2,000 is a strikingly lean price for those chasing the OB-X, OB-Xa, and OB-8 filter-and-polyphony tradition.

The 7 sales this price is based on

Last 90 days

THIS ASK $2,000MEDIAN $4,050$4,670
Histogram of completed sale prices for comparable listings.
Oberheim OB-X8 with Gator Case at $2,000 — Excellent Condition, good$4,670
Oberheim OB-X8 with Gator Case at $2,000 — Excellent Condition, good$4,375
Oberheim OB-X8 with Gator Case at $2,000 — Excellent Condition, like new$4,250
Oberheim OB-X8 with Gator Case at $2,000 — Excellent Condition, good$4,050

+ 3 more · median $4,050 · ±5% spread

How this range is built →

Why the Scout flagged it

At $2,000, this Oberheim OB-X8 is far below the observed 40,000–53,000 SEK asking references, making it an unusually attractive apparent deal if the instrument is authentic and fully functional. The Gator case, power cable, and professionally cared-for claim add value, but the listing does not establish firmware, original packaging, service history, tuning stability, or voice-card health, and the comparisons are asking prices rather than verified sold comparables.

Condition
Seller describes the **Oberheim OB-X8** as in excellent condition, professionally cared for, and ready to play; a Gator case and power cable are included, but firmware, service history, revision details, original packaging, and detailed testing are not documented.
Source
Craigslist
Voice
Analog polyphonic
Connectivity
MIDI · USB · CV
Polyphony
5–6 voices

Before you buy

Why is the Oberheim OB-X8 with Gator Case at $2,000 — Excellent Condition a deal at this price?

At $2,000, this Oberheim OB-X8 is far below the observed 40,000–53,000 SEK asking references, making it an unusually attractive apparent deal if the instrument is authentic and fully functional. The Gator case, power cable, and professionally cared-for claim add value, but the listing does not establish firmware, original packaging, service history, tuning stability, or voice-card health, and the comparisons are asking prices rather than verified sold comparables.

What should I verify before buying this Oberheim OB-X8 with Gator Case at $2,000 — Excellent Condition?

Verify the exact OB-X8 model and serial number, ownership, firmware version, tuning stability, all eight voices, oscillator and filter behavior, keybed and aftertouch, pitch/mod controls, encoders, display, presets, MIDI/USB, audio outputs, and pedal connections. Confirm the Gator case fits properly, inspect the power cable, request a live demonstration or in-person test, and avoid payment until the instrument and seller are verified; ask why the price is far below market and whether the original box, manuals, receipt, or service records exist.

How is the fair-price range estimated?

We use recent finished sales for the same model, configuration, and condition tier — not asking prices. The fair-price range reflects where comparable units have actually changed hands in the last 90 days.

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