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Just saw a carryola master portable in a thrift shop working condition $175 any comments /ideas?
Dan
Carryola master portable
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DanP58
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Re: Carryola master portable
How about a picture?
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Thomas Alva Edison - Comment to his assistant, Samuel Insull.
"No one needs a Victrola XX, a Perfected Graphophone Type G, or whatever you call those noisy things."
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Re: Carryola master portable
It would have to be in very fine condition indeed to be worth the asking price but a truly minty one doesn't show up often.
Carryola Master is an "off brand" but was quite popular in the 1920s, with a very typical design that captures the Jazz Age's aesthetic. It would be a beautiful machine if you can get it.
Carryola Master is an "off brand" but was quite popular in the 1920s, with a very typical design that captures the Jazz Age's aesthetic. It would be a beautiful machine if you can get it.
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Re: Carryola master portable
I agree with Van. Most of these portables have had a ruff life: Missing handles, scuffed case with peeling fabric, damaged reproducer. $175 seems way too high unless it is in absolutely mint condition which would be extremely rare. 
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DanP58
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Re: Carryola master portable
Thanks guys , I thought it was marked a little high , maybe I’ll go back and try a lower offer
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Re: Carryola master portable
Try forty bucks!
These old portables are somewhat difficult to service when they lose their leatherette fabric as it's always annoying to replace a pattern which might not be produced anymore.