Seller says "... can be used for other purposes if you want to take the player out".
Someone save this. Seems to be in really great condition.
Asking price $100
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-art-collectible ... nFlag=true
Victrola VE-XVI needs saving, Chatham, Ontario
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Re: Victrola VE-XVI needs saving, Chatham, Ontario
Yes, I hope someone makes the effort to go get it. Jerry Blais
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Re: Victrola VE-XVI needs saving, Chatham, Ontario
No longer available. Someone must have stepped in and hopefully saved it. Hope it doesn't end up as another dry bar with a bleached out finish!Jerry B. wrote:Yes, I hope someone makes the effort to go get it. Jerry Blais
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Re: Victrola VE-XVI needs saving, Chatham, Ontario
I'll let the cat out of the bag. This was an hour away from me so I messaged the seller, got his address and picked it up this afternoon. Thank you Torjazzer for posting this.
I do plan on keeping it whole. But it needs a bit of work.
PROS:
- The price $100 Canadian translates to about $75US. I didn't try to run it down as it was a bargain at the asking price. Parts alone way exceed that.
- Plugged it in and it works like a charm. Sounds great.
- It is complete
- Came with a set of record books. As well as more record books from another Victrola.
- Over 100 records included. Haven't looked through them yet but probably just the basics. Would be great to find a Black Patti in the mix. (wishful thinking)
- Came with 2 gold V keys.
- Grinnell Brothers - Windsor branch decal under the lid.. From where I grew up.
CONS:
- Original plug wire is a frayed mess and fire hazard but that can be fixed.
- Record storage books - some are in good condition, some are rough and a few are food for the garbage. Probably won't end up with a complete set of books after their all gone through but oh well.
- The right wing was broken and a bad re-glue was tried. The machine has been refinished and a heavy coat of varnish applied.
All in all I am happy with it. It will sit in the garage and will be a project for when the crappy weather rolls in. The finish needs the most help, the rest is all minor.
Mike
I do plan on keeping it whole. But it needs a bit of work.
PROS:
- The price $100 Canadian translates to about $75US. I didn't try to run it down as it was a bargain at the asking price. Parts alone way exceed that.
- Plugged it in and it works like a charm. Sounds great.
- It is complete
- Came with a set of record books. As well as more record books from another Victrola.
- Over 100 records included. Haven't looked through them yet but probably just the basics. Would be great to find a Black Patti in the mix. (wishful thinking)
- Came with 2 gold V keys.
- Grinnell Brothers - Windsor branch decal under the lid.. From where I grew up.
CONS:
- Original plug wire is a frayed mess and fire hazard but that can be fixed.
- Record storage books - some are in good condition, some are rough and a few are food for the garbage. Probably won't end up with a complete set of books after their all gone through but oh well.
- The right wing was broken and a bad re-glue was tried. The machine has been refinished and a heavy coat of varnish applied.
All in all I am happy with it. It will sit in the garage and will be a project for when the crappy weather rolls in. The finish needs the most help, the rest is all minor.
Mike
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Re: Victrola VE-XVI needs saving, Chatham, Ontario
Congrats Mike! Glad to know you got it!
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Re: Victrola VE-XVI needs saving, Chatham, Ontario
So glad that someone saved this. Nice bargain, Mike.
Keep us updated on the progress.
Keep us updated on the progress.