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Here is an interesting eBay listing using the word "restored" as a selling point. Any potential buyer should be able to get their money back without question... AND it's a "bargain" - only $675.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/COLUMBIA-Q-CYLI ... SS:US:3160
"COLUMBIA Q CYLINDER PHONOGRAPH -RESTORED: Here is a great playing Columbia Q cylinder phonograph. This machine plays both Edison and Columbia 2 minute cylinder records. This type Q is on an oak base with all original parts except fpr the correct replacement cone horn. This machine would look fantastic on a bookcase as room decor for your living room ,den or office! This is a great idea for a rare holiday gift!"
What is the meaning of the word "Restored"???
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Curt A
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"The phonograph is not of any commercial value."
Thomas Alva Edison - Comment to his assistant, Samuel Insull.
"No one needs a Victrola XX, a Perfected Graphophone Type G, or whatever you call those noisy things."
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Thomas Alva Edison - Comment to his assistant, Samuel Insull.
"No one needs a Victrola XX, a Perfected Graphophone Type G, or whatever you call those noisy things."
My Wife
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HisMastersVoice
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Re: What is the meaning of the word "Restored"???
Please post a link to the auction, thanks!
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Curt A
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Re: What is the meaning of the word "Restored"???
Done...
"The phonograph is not of any commercial value."
Thomas Alva Edison - Comment to his assistant, Samuel Insull.
"No one needs a Victrola XX, a Perfected Graphophone Type G, or whatever you call those noisy things."
My Wife
Thomas Alva Edison - Comment to his assistant, Samuel Insull.
"No one needs a Victrola XX, a Perfected Graphophone Type G, or whatever you call those noisy things."
My Wife
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FloridaClay
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Re: What is the meaning of the word "Restored"???
Apparently "restored" in this instance means it comes pre-rusted so you don't have to set it out in the rain yourself. 
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2. Shortage of finance, however dire, will never prevent the acquisition of a desired object, however improbable its cost.
1. Space will expand to accommodate an infinite number of possessions, regardless of their size.
2. Shortage of finance, however dire, will never prevent the acquisition of a desired object, however improbable its cost.
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edisonplayer
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Re: What is the meaning of the word "Restored"???
It's an orphan that needs a loving home and LOTS of TLC!edisonplayer
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Curt A
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Re: What is the meaning of the word "Restored"???
In other words, it needs to be "restored"...edisonplayer wrote:It's an orphan that needs a loving home and LOTS of TLC!edisonplayer
It could be a nice machine with a lot of hard work and "restoration"...
"The phonograph is not of any commercial value."
Thomas Alva Edison - Comment to his assistant, Samuel Insull.
"No one needs a Victrola XX, a Perfected Graphophone Type G, or whatever you call those noisy things."
My Wife
Thomas Alva Edison - Comment to his assistant, Samuel Insull.
"No one needs a Victrola XX, a Perfected Graphophone Type G, or whatever you call those noisy things."
My Wife
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estott
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Re: What is the meaning of the word "Restored"???
In a case like this it could mean restored to function with copious squirts of oil
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Re: What is the meaning of the word "Restored"???
FloridaClay wrote:Apparently "restored" in this instance means it comes pre-rusted so you don't have to set it out in the rain yourself.
Clay
Well, everybody wants an original machine that is well aged in the backyard...right?
Oy,
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Re: What is the meaning of the word "Restored"???
I bet the trunnion barley even moves if not at all and the listing says that it plays great. 
The feed screw is rusted and it's hard to clean parts like this without doing damage because of the fine threads especially on an Edison Home or Triumph. This machine would need LOTS of TLC to get it playing again.
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The feed screw is rusted and it's hard to clean parts like this without doing damage because of the fine threads especially on an Edison Home or Triumph. This machine would need LOTS of TLC to get it playing again. -Nick
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Re: What is the meaning of the word "Restored"???
I notice there is no lid shown either. He is correct about all of the parts being there, except in what condition? Usually at Stanton's a Q is a $250 - $350.00 machine, or less, depending on condition.