Hello, I am looking for my first phonograph. I found this on Craigslist not to far from me. I was told everything works and it comes with 65 edison diamond discs. Is this a good deal thanks!
https://madison.craigslist.org/atq/6794781442.html
looking for first machine
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- Victor Monarch
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Considering the machine alone, if the finish can be cleaned up and there aren't any major issues with scratches or chipping, and if the diamond point is good, then yes that isn't a bad deal. As to the records they could be a good deal at that price if they aren't damaged and have decent selections.
I feel a little worried because, in my opinion someone who knows something about these machines would figure out how to post a few decent pictures.
Try before you buy.
I feel a little worried because, in my opinion someone who knows something about these machines would figure out how to post a few decent pictures.
Try before you buy.
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- Victor Jr
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so this could be a deal for either the records or the machine? With both componets would it be a great deal? thanks!estott wrote:Considering the machine alone, if the finish can be cleaned up and there aren't any major issues with scratches or chipping, and if the diamond point is good, then yes that isn't a bad deal. As to the records they could be a good deal at that price if they aren't damaged and have decent selections.
I feel a little worried because, in my opinion someone who knows something about these machines would figure out how to post a few decent pictures.
Try before you buy.
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It's a great deal - go grab it.
If it's deficient in some way we'll help you fix it.
If it's deficient in some way we'll help you fix it.
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Looks to be a very good deal especially with the records. As it was said, try it out. With the other phono in the background it could be another collector selling it....
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- Victor Monarch
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With the bad picture and lack of description - and "Edison Victrola" - more likely this is some collector's relative selling off the estatecleveland1996 wrote:Looks to be a very good deal especially with the records. As it was said, try it out. With the other phono in the background it could be another collector selling it....
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Go for it!! You can always make an offer.
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- Victor Jr
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The seller claimed that it came from a yard sale he bought it, and it's been sitting for years and it's time to move on.estott wrote:With the bad picture and lack of description - and "Edison Victrola" - more likely this is some collector's relative selling off the estatecleveland1996 wrote:Looks to be a very good deal especially with the records. As it was said, try it out. With the other phono in the background it could be another collector selling it....
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Is this even a edison phonograph? Can anyone tell manufacturer or model by the pictures? Thanks!estott wrote:With the bad picture and lack of description - and "Edison Victrola" - more likely this is some collector's relative selling off the estatecleveland1996 wrote:Looks to be a very good deal especially with the records. As it was said, try it out. With the other phono in the background it could be another collector selling it....
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It's an Edison C-19 Chippendale Upright Diamond Disc Phonograph. And yeah, if the diamond stylus in the reproducer is good, so is the price.djacobsen1 wrote:Is this even a edison phonograph? Can anyone tell manufacturer or model by the pictures? Thanks!estott wrote:With the bad picture and lack of description - and "Edison Victrola" - more likely this is some collector's relative selling off the estatecleveland1996 wrote:Looks to be a very good deal especially with the records. As it was said, try it out. With the other phono in the background it could be another collector selling it....
If the diamond stylus is bad, it's still potentially a good deal, if the mechanism (motor, gear train, horn and related bits) works properly.
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Fran
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