Sold: VICTOR 3 PHONOGRAPH $925.00 or OFFER

[Phonotom]

I am selling what was a pristine Victor 3 phonograph that was tossed by a UPS man. This was the most pristine Victor 3 that I have ever seen. Now it has a damaged corner that I can not fix because I am totally not a wood worker. I am going to pass this on to someone that has the talent to repair the damaged corner. I have taken many pictures of it showing how the case was near mint. I am selling everything to put this back together. Some of the small parts will need to be cleaned/ polished. Some may need replated. All the parts are there to make this a complete machine minus the horn. The back bracket is in nice shape as pictured with dents on the tone arm. The elbow looks really good. again the small parts will need attention but all there. I may decide to part this out if it does not sell or list it on ebay. Hopefully someone can fix this and have a nice Victor 3. Buyer pays shipping. Just PM me if you want it or with questions. Tom

[Django]

That is a real shame. Be glad that it was a rear corner. You might want to add your location.

[EdiBrunsVic]

As suggested by the previous post, where are you located?

[antiquetele123]

HELLO ,,; BOY HAVE I BEEN THERE BEFORE ! , YOU WOULDNT BELEAVE THE AMOUNT OF ITEMS THAT IVE RECEIVED DAMAGED IN TRANSITE ,, YES,, ONCE THEY GET YOUR SHIPPING MONEY THEY DONT GIVE A DAMND ABOUT YOUR PACKAGE , SO LETS JUST THROUGH PACKAGES AROUND AND LETS SEE WHAT WE CAN BREAK . ANYWAY,,,, I AM GOOD WITH FIXING DAMAGED WOOD ITEMS AS WHAT YOU NOW HAVE THERE , I HAVE JUST FINISHED MAKING PART OF A CORNER COLUME FOR A VIC. (M) FRONT MOUNT AND IT TURNED OUT GREAT . , I HAVE A WOOD SHOP AND RESTORE ANTIQUE WOOD ITEMS SUCH AS THIS , FURITURE ECT. . WHAT WOULD BE THE BEST PRICE YOU COULD DO FOR ME , I HAVE A BIG BRASS BELL HORN FOR IT BUT IT WOULD HAVE TO GO TO HORN HOUSE TO BE STRAIGHTEND ,, I LIVE IN BOISE , WHAT WOULD BE A BALL PARK PRICE TO HAVE SHIPPED . THANKS ,,; CHRIS BREAW

[Phonotom]

Hi, I just had a PM from a forum member saying that the phonograph had been refinished. This is Original finish. The worn parts are from another machine. This machine was pristine. I purchased it on ebay as a "buy it now". You can check it out. Item # 164317952415

[antiquetele123]

YES NOW I REMMEMBER SEEING IT ON E-BAY ,,, ALLMOST $3,800 AFTER SHIPPING COST ,, WAS A VERY TEMPTING PHONOGRAPH TO BID ON . IF I HAD WON THE AUCTION I WOULD SAY I WOULD HAVE GOT THE SAME SURPRISE AS YOU DID . DID THE SELLER PUT INSURANCE ON THE PHONO. ? OF COURSE A LOT OF PEOPLE DONT KNOW THIS , BUT IF THE SELLER PACKED IT WITH THERE OWN BOXES ,ECT. THEY (U.P.S ) WILL NOT BACK UP THE INSURANCE THE SELLER PUT ON A ITEM ,, AS THERE, (U.P.S. ) OUT ON THAT IS,,,,,; WE CANT COVER YOUR DAMAGED ITEM IF OUR PEOPLE ( U.P.S. ) DIDNT PACK IT AT U.P.S. STORE AND USE OUR PACKING MATERIAL . THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT THEY TOLD ME ON THE PH. WHEN I CALLED ABOUT MY INSURANCE CLAIM I FILED WITH THEM . IVE RUN INTO THIS PROBLEM WITH U.P.S. MORE THAN ONCE ,, JUST ANOUTHER SURPRISE YOU GET AFTER RECIEVING DAMAGED ITEMS SHIPPED BY U.P.S / FED EX ECT. ,, JUST THOUGHT ID SET EVERY ONE OUT THERE WISE TO THIS. BEWHARE !! ,,,,; CHRIS .

[antiquetele123]

HELLO ,; YOU WOULDNT HAPPEN TO HAVE THE CHIP OF WOOD ,,; THANKS ,,,,,;; CHRIS .

[Curt A]

Another great example of UPS carelessness... NEVER USE UPS or their packing "experts"...