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I spotted this today:
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/for/d/ ... 02575.html
" rich big time dealer wanted - $2,500 (SACRAMENTO)
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25 wind up victrola phonographs---------all fixed and working good-----with some free records and needles with each machine----------------no camera no picture--------u need a big truch with floorspace for 160 square ft floor---------------------20 standup models and 5 console type---------------------all u big times call show contact info
-----you will be helping out an old veteran with health problems get ridof this collection before he is gone------------the alligators are at the door 1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! get up off your duff and that couch and get these asap--------------------
do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offer"
Anyone know who the collector might be?
OrthoFan
Strange request for antique phono dealer on SF Craigslist...
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OrthoFan
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epigramophone
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Re: Strange request for antique phono dealer on SF Craigslis
I cannot believe that anyone with internet access and the ability to advertise on Craigslist is unable to take pictures.
If genuine, the tone of the advert suggests a deliberately difficult person. Not someone that I would consider doing business with.
If genuine, the tone of the advert suggests a deliberately difficult person. Not someone that I would consider doing business with.
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CharliePhono
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Re: Strange request for antique phono dealer on SF Craigslis
This ad, in various iterations, has appeared on Craigslist for quite some time. The saying, "Pictures or it didn't happen/exist," really applies here.
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Sidewinder
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Re: Strange request for antique phono dealer on SF Craigslis
Here's a dealer I saw on an auction site. minimal item description, but this:
"Upon successful purchase, the item must be paid within 7 days & picked up within 30 days.
2 weeks Payment deadline 4 weeks Pickup deadline After expiration deadline, $200.- Stock fees will be charged per day & the case will be automatically handed over to a debt collection agency. Unfortunately, we have to implement these measures as we encounter many unserious bidders. When transferring payment, please write the article number as a comment, if you would like to collect it, please note that the item "will be picked up". Please let us 1-2 days in advance with all item numbers, so we will prepare everything for the collection. Damage caused by post is not our problem "
not if they were the last seller on the planet!
"Upon successful purchase, the item must be paid within 7 days & picked up within 30 days.
2 weeks Payment deadline 4 weeks Pickup deadline After expiration deadline, $200.- Stock fees will be charged per day & the case will be automatically handed over to a debt collection agency. Unfortunately, we have to implement these measures as we encounter many unserious bidders. When transferring payment, please write the article number as a comment, if you would like to collect it, please note that the item "will be picked up". Please let us 1-2 days in advance with all item numbers, so we will prepare everything for the collection. Damage caused by post is not our problem "not if they were the last seller on the planet!