PM to you ! Martin

Normally, if the Beogram is working but unpowered, you can simply push the carriage in and out gently by hand. The tonearms needs to be in the near-center position to open and close the Beogram when servicing. Martin

If I remember correctly, there are two speeds of << and >> depending on how hard you press the button. Maybe the plate doesn't allow for activating of the high speed, has the buttons sunk a bit ? Or the contacts have oxidated. Martin

That's the spirit ! Here's maybe another chance : http://forum.beoworld.org/forums/permalink/104407/104948/ShowThread.aspx#104948 Martin

Often it's enough to just clean off the dried remains of the old lubricants along with the dust and dirt it has collected and let it run dry. You can add a little silicon grease if you like. Martin

Could be the belt slipping, could also be the mechanics in need of lubrication, finally one of the contacts in the tray mech could have a lose wire or oxidated contacts. Martin

I can only second what Nick just wrote, you will get the best result this way It goes for all contacts, potentiometers etc. that the dirt and oxidation will have to be removed mechanically to achieve optimum performance. It's a lot of work if you have to do a Beomaster 3000 and you may want to take a couple of photos for reference on wire colors

Hard to say without checking out the Beomaster myself but I'd say something between 25 and 250 euros. Taking it to Ebay will bring you closer to the right price though a bit of luck and gaming is included in doing so. I sold a newly restored and mint condition BM6000 recently out of my own collection, Ebay bidding ended at EUR 200 or so. Martin

Sounds like a belt problem. There's a little belt for the motion sensor but I would recommend you replace the lot. Belt sets are readily available. Martin

Welcome to Beoworld ! As with everything B&O, condition is everything and what appears good to someone may not do so to others. In short; Your Beomaster is worth what people are willing to pay. Anything from very little to a lot, really, also depending if the right buyer can be found. Keeping an eye on f.e. Ebay will probably give you an idea. Martin