Approximate value of an Oak, L Door Victrola
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Approximate value of an Oak, L Door Victrola
For some time I have wanted another L door Victrola, (I had to thin the herd when my father needed to live with us). I prefer Oak to Mahogany. I have located an oak L door within a days drive, (round trip). They want $750.00 for it. The condition looks to be very good, but the price seems a little high considering the current market. I was wondering what a ballpark value would be. Thanks
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Re: Approximate value of an Oak, L Door Victrola
I know, prices have dropped a bit since, but I paid more than that for my mahogany L-door. If I was looking for one in oak and had a lead on a nice one I would not hesitate too long. Sure, you might find a run down mahogany one on e-Bay for $450, but oak is a completely different ballpark.
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Re: Approximate value of an Oak, L Door Victrola
I sent them a deposit by PayPal and will be picking it up on Saturday. I do love the Oak machines and I appreciate the advice Andreas. It didn't take much to push me over the edge on this one.
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Re: Approximate value of an Oak, L Door Victrola
I agree, that’s a good price.
Though it’s a slightly different animal, I paid $3000 for my Oak VTLA L-door about a year and a half ago.
Though it’s a slightly different animal, I paid $3000 for my Oak VTLA L-door about a year and a half ago.
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Re: Approximate value of an Oak, L Door Victrola
Thanks to Andreas for the extra push over the edge. I picked it up last Saturday. The shelf needed the back end replaced, and fortunately I had a nice, turn of the 20th century piece of oak to match). After staining and shellac, it looks as if it were always there. I knew that the bullet brake was in disrepair, but it was all there, so that turned out fine. The spindle gear that drives the governor was damaged and I have a replacement coming. That said, she's a beautiful beast and I am very pleased. There is something special about the Oak machines. My iPhone never does these machines justice. Much nicer in person.
I just added a picture of my Oak Victrola bookends. Both have beautiful figuring, but they are very different.
I just added a picture of my Oak Victrola bookends. Both have beautiful figuring, but they are very different.
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Re: Approximate value of an Oak, L Door Victrola
Looks like you did well. The grain on that cabinet is beautiful and it looks like it cleaned up nicely. The few L-door Victrolas I've seen in the wild around here have all been in abysmal condition.
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Re: Approximate value of an Oak, L Door Victrola
Congratulations on your purchase. The graining on that L-door is spectacular! Steve L.
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Re: Approximate value of an Oak, L Door Victrola
WOW!!! Very nice and for a good price. I love the wood grain.
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Glad to be of assistance. Congratulations to this beautiful machine. My L-door is my favorite player, even though I have newer machines that may have a better sound. That oak grain on yours is simply stunning.
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Beautiful wood grain! I think you did very well!
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