What model Victrola is this?

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Garret
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Re: What model Victrola is this?

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phonogal wrote:I've talked with the lady that has this for sale. They purchased it intact and removed and discarded the motor and horn so they could use it as a TV cabinet. I have considered buying it to use as record storage but I think it would just be too sad to have it sitting there knowing I can never find the parts to make it whole again. Jan :(
Jan,

I just called the lady about the cabinet this morning, and she said another lady called her about it, so that must be you. I'm going to send you a PM right now.

Garret

Update: PM sent. Would love to hear from you!

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Re: What model Victrola is this?

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phonogal wrote:I've talked with the lady that has this for sale. They purchased it intact and removed and discarded the motor and horn so they could use it as a TV cabinet. I have considered buying it to use as record storage but I think it would just be too sad to have it sitting there knowing I can never find the parts to make it whole again. Jan :(
Better not tell the lady that a complete example of this model has just sold for £6158 on UK eBay. The details were originaly posted by UK member Steve as an eBay alert.

It might, however, be worth asking the lady when and where she disposed of the remainder of the machine. If the parts are in landfill, start digging!

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Re: What model Victrola is this?

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To Quote Linus Van Pelt,

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Re: What model Victrola is this?

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She knows that this is/was a desirable machine worth a great deal when complete. She also knows that it's almost worthless without the horn, and that the chance of finding a horn is slim to none.

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