Northern MI CL - Graphophone, horn (fair/poor)-$65(!!)

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Northern MI CL - Graphophone, horn (fair/poor)-$65(!!)

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The date on the Phonograph is 10/15/1894. The case is in tact, but needs restoration. The mechanically it works/runs. It needs needles. It comes with 6 cylinders. Please do not text, please call number.
http://nmi.craigslist.org/atq/5743882819.html
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Re: Northern MI CL - Graphophone, horn (fair/poor)-$65(!!)

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Basically, this is just a motor and top works... The case and top are in bad condition (not to say they can't be restored) and the MDF bottom and lack of molding make it a difficult job to put back to original. Obviously the seller knows nothing about this machine, since he says it needs needles...
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That looks to be an original horn which would be worth at least $75!
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It's a BARGAIN!!! Certainly worth restoring. Even if I were to play Devil's Advocate and part the thing out, what do we have?
Horn; $$
Lyric Reproducer; $$
Case top; $$
Crank; $$
Complete motor board; $$
Unknown wax records; ??
Either way, how can one miss?

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