Hi Steve,

For what it’s worth, last February one sold on eBay Ireland for $191.49: http://www.ebay.ie/itm/141899691602

Also found this page with some info on the radiomuseum website: http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/sony_tapecorder_m_4.html

-Aaron
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> On Aug 24, 2016, at 11:37 AM, Steven Smolian <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> I've a Tapecorder M-4 spring-wound, 5" reel tape recorder made by Tokyo
> Tsushin Kogyo, LTD, "Made in Japan" Serial 385.
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> I'm planning to sell it and am trying to find out what I can about it.
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> The company was the earlier name used by SONY. The nameplate is in English.
> The similar looking M-1 was released in 1951. There are pictures of it and
> the M-5 on line.
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> This item has a label added, "U.S. Information Agency."
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> I'd like to know what years the M-4 was available.
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> I can't find a sale record for any of these models and am thus unsure how to
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> Any helpful suggestions welcomed.
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> Steve Smolian
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