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What do you guys think do I or don't I

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Just found this beauty near my home. Do I grab it or not . Wife says we don't need it my brain says we do
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It appears to be a common model. What is the selling price?
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There is always room for one more. :lol:
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Phono-Phan wrote:There is always room for one more. :lol:
Ditto!

What is the model number on the plate at the right rear of the turntable compartment, in the form VV-??, and what is the asking price?

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If you don't have one, and it's cheap, go for it... However, if your wife REALLY doesn't want it, you may never live it down... just saying... :roll: I'm saying this from experience... :lol:

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I don't see a lock on the lid, so this is probably a VV-X or VV-80. Both are quite common and can be found on Craigslist frequently in the $100 range. Both are perfectly fine, basic workhorse players as well.
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Looks like it could be an X, with the integral bottom curve on the record storage doors. Later model with "fat tone arm." Doesn't look like an Exhibition sound box; maybe a no. 2? Just guessing.....

We can't give marital advice on this board :lol: , but when wife and brain are in conflict I just do what she says. I think I have learned something after 53+ years of marriage.

Later: forget the IX. As others have pointed out, it only came as a table-top. Definitely not a XI, IMO
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It's a VV-X, you can tell by the lower doors. I can spot the Exhibition reproducer and the earlier speed control without the indicator. Certainly a workhorse as pointed out and perfectly nice machines. I had one for years as a kid.

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If you bring it home the wife will kill you - once you're 6 feet under the ground she will sell the darn thing for $50 and go on match.com and replace you with a new model. I would say stay away :lol: :lol:
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Definitely buy it ! There may be a solar flare tomorrow , and then there will be no electricity , no TV , BUT you will be able to send your wife out earning money or swapping food by playing records at parties
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