I agree wholeheartedly with Martin. Sure, Victrola Xs are not high-cost items today, but who knows what might happen in the future? In 30 years if one of every 100 citizens of China or India decides to obtain a genuine Victrola, there wouldn't be enough to go around. In any event, why put the wrong data plate on a machine if an appropriate plate can be obtained?martinola wrote:From first hand experience, that kind of thing can really mess up somebody trying to study the machines down the road. (Also, if you were a buyer down the road, wouldn't you want to know that the original serial number was missing?) That said, I'd probably do my best to match up a close numbered plate, but I'd make a note of what I did and keep it inside the case. If you do that, Nut cases like me will thank you in future years.
Martin
I have a data plate for a X A, No.440732. Check your Victor Data Book, and if that serial number falls within the range of your X, it's yours - including postage.
George P.