Craigslist Orthophonic

[scooter]

Hi,
I just saw this on Craigslist in Minneapolis. Any idea on the value?
It looks quite complete but looks like it's been manhandled over the years. Hard to tell from the pics but it may clean up nicely.

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/clt/1155516430.html

Edit: Just found this on the Victor-Victrola site: http://www.victor-victrola.com/4-40.htm
Looks like it's an electric model with a low serial number compared to the starting point.

[OrthoFan]

"Make offer" is not allowed on craigslist, because it violates the site's 'no auctions' policy, but they reinforce it only after the ad has received about 15 "flags."

FROM FAQs -- http://www.craigslist.org/about/help/faq#auction

Can I put a link in my for sale posting pointing to an auction site like ebay?

No - craigslist is not an auction site. If you have something to offer, please post a set price. Please do not scalp or solicit bidding contests on craigslist, and do not link to offsite auctions on eBay or elsewhere.

In any event, in that condition, I'd say about $150 tops. In pristine condition VV-4-40s seldom sell for more than $350-$400.

Still, they sound very nice, once restored, and have a well designed horn that uses the same folds as the Credenza horn. It's about 4 ¾ feet long. (I measured mine by inserting a steel tape measure and feeding it through the tone chamber.) They actually pump out quite a bit of audible bass, though not as full and deep as the Credenza is capable of.

[scooter]

Thanks for the info Ortho_Fan. I hate the "make me an offer" listings too, unfortunately I see them too often.

Based one the VE model number, it looks like this has the electric motor. Any feedback on the electric motors? I'm wondering if it's worth messing with if the motor burns out or can't reliably play. Do they maintain a constant 78RPM? I think I'd prefer the spring motor type vs. an 80yo electric motor.
Scott