Should I?

[Victrolaboy]

There is an Edison maroon GEM listed on eBay for $350 but it's missing the entire motor and reproducer and it also doesn't have a horn. So is it worth it even with all of the missing parts? I would say no but what do you guys think? http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... 0781863105

[flashpanblue]

hello,
There is not even $100 dollars in good usable parts. Lots of paint damage, base board is broken, no gear cover. I would pass on this one. Better to pay more for something complete and nicer!
Pete

[Victrolaboy]

Yeah that's what thought.
Thanks

[Jerry B.]

Of all the Edison models, the Gem is the most difficult to build from parts. There is a great deal of variation in the Gem A series. You can buy an incomplete Standard or Home and stand a reasonable chance of finding missing parts. Jerry

[Phonofreak]

Jerry's right. It will cost more in parts to complete this machine than one in original condition. Be patient, and save your money. A decent one will eventually come up.
Harvey Kravitz

[Phonolair]

Have to agree with the others.
The Maroon Gem D & E are pretty unique machines. Even the lids are not interchangeable with other model Gems. Save your money for something more complete.

[EdiBrunsVic]

I want to add my agreement with the other recent posts. Save your money for the upcoming phonograph show.