http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victor-Long-Thr ... 1438.l2649
I bought these on ebay today. I figure that even if they are reproductions, the price is OK, but I would like to see what others think. I will make a new stylus and rebuild the parts reproducer. The other is complete. Any opinions regarding authenticity?
On Ebay, Berliner-Clark-Johnson Reproducers, real or repro?
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Re: On Ebay, Berliner-Clark-Johnson Reproducers, real or rep
I may have worded the post poorly. I was hoping for some feedback regarding the authenticity of these reproducers. The deal is done, but I would like to hear from those with more knowledge than myself. Sorry for my impatience, I think that they are cool either way.
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Re: On Ebay, Berliner-Clark-Johnson Reproducers, real or rep
Does not have the appearance of being over 100 years old.
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Re: On Ebay, Berliner-Clark-Johnson Reproducers, real or rep
I know the seller and asked him about them... he had the one rebuilt by someone who verified the authenticity...
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Re: On Ebay, Berliner-Clark-Johnson Reproducers, real or rep
Thanks for the information.
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Re: On Ebay, Berliner-Clark-Johnson Reproducers, real or rep
I will not comment on authenticity but you did OK even if repro.
Here is an image from one of my originals. The stamping is finer, smaller with smooth mirror like finish. There is a Patent Applied for stamp, and Pat'd date fields at two positions. I verified this on the few machines with original reproducers in my possession.
Apologies for the cell phone pic it is all I had with me at the time.
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Here is an image from one of my originals. The stamping is finer, smaller with smooth mirror like finish. There is a Patent Applied for stamp, and Pat'd date fields at two positions. I verified this on the few machines with original reproducers in my possession.
Apologies for the cell phone pic it is all I had with me at the time.
John
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Re: On Ebay, Berliner-Clark-Johnson Reproducers, real or rep
looks like a repro to me !Ripduf1 wrote:I will not comment on authenticity but you did OK even if repro.
Here is an image from one of my originals. The stamping is finer, smaller with smooth mirror like finish. There is a Patent Applied for stamp, and Pat'd date fields at two positions. I verified this on the few machines with original reproducers in my possession.
Apologies for the cell phone pic it is all I had with me at the time.
John