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Went up to an 'Antiques Marketplace' on CT Rte. 85 (same place I found the Columbia 'Europa' some years ago), looking for something non-phonographic. Didn't find what I was looking for, but did see a few interesting machines (no photos, alas):
. Amberola 50, average condition, outside speed control, no grille
. RCA portable
. Viva-Tonal portable (only one that tempted me, but I thought it a little overpriced)
Couple of electric motor acoustic portables (one a kiddyphone)
. Respectable-looking VV-90
. Columbia BF (no reproducer, 2/4 minute gearing)
. Empty AT case (sad)
. Rather nice VV-XI
. VV-4-4 (nice Ortho reproducer, no cracks; one horn door knob missing)
If you're in SE CT, and you want to check them out, go ahead (it's next to the place with the T. rex out front)...
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What do you recall about the BF? Probably the best all-round Columbia cylinder machine, and even more desirable with the rare 2/4 capability. Condition, price?
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You have a Europa? Pics please! I had one years ago that I sold, and that is one of my few regrets. I've been looking for another since, but they are rare, it seems.
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George, for your viewing pleasure, here are pics of my two Europas.
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Nice! 
Mine was a deep kelly green version of the lower one, with brown "leather". STILL kicking myself. Nice to see they are out there. Thanks for posting it.
Mine was a deep kelly green version of the lower one, with brown "leather". STILL kicking myself. Nice to see they are out there. Thanks for posting it.
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