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Was browsing facebook marketplace, happened upon a nice victrola, been wanting one for a long time to go with my Edison Standard Phonograph
Nabbed this one for 40 bucks. i made up a bamboo needle and it plays so nice.
Still learning about them though. I swear i was born in the wrong time. Im building a step by step telephone exchange, got my grandpas Rock-Ola Jukebox and the Edison Phonograph, and collect VHS
Im 40 and its just a blast
Hope I did good for 40 bucks
$40 Victrola Off FB Marketpalce That was sold at Grinell Bros Detroit MI
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thephreakycheese
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JerryVan
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Re: $40 Victrola Off FB Marketpalce That was sold at Grinell Bros Detroit MI
Looks nice! Congratulations! Are you from the Detroit area?
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52089
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Re: $40 Victrola Off FB Marketpalce That was sold at Grinell Bros Detroit MI
You did great for $40. There's great info on the board about how to clean it up (and what not to do), how to service the motor, how to rebuild the reproducer, etc. Enjoy!
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BigC
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Re: $40 Victrola Off FB Marketpalce That was sold at Grinell Bros Detroit MI
Really nice and at a great price. I got one last year from Yuma, Arizona for $100 but the owner had pulled all the album dividers out and made it into a bar. The Phonograph plays great and with the help of other members I have made some improvements. The forum members are great and really helpful. Enjoy your Phonograph.
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zipcord
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Re: $40 Victrola Off FB Marketpalce That was sold at Grinell Bros Detroit MI
I'd love to have Grinnell Bros tagged machine - my dad ran the Toledo, Ohio stores in the 50s, 60s and 70s
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grinnell_ ... usic_House
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grinnell_ ... usic_House
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Garret
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AmberolaAndy
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Re: $40 Victrola Off FB Marketpalce That was sold at Grinell Bros Detroit MI
Nice VV-XIV. $40 is a great deal! I’ve paid more for lesser machines.
I’m 32 and I know how it is to be younger and into vintage tech that most people in my generation has never heard or seen in person. Really cool you got a rock ola jukebox!
I’m 32 and I know how it is to be younger and into vintage tech that most people in my generation has never heard or seen in person. Really cool you got a rock ola jukebox!
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MATTROSE94
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Re: $40 Victrola Off FB Marketpalce That was sold at Grinell Bros Detroit MI
Great deal for $40! Similar machines usually sell for about $150 near me. The Victor VV-XIV is a pretty solid machine and can be worked on somewhat easily.
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Dischoard
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Re: $40 Victrola Off FB Marketpalce That was sold at Grinell Bros Detroit MI
Your house and mine may be similar, I've got a Victrola VXI and a Rockola 490-2 jukebox in my dining room. One of my son's friends was over last night and asked me how many record players I have in the house... I honestly couldn't tell him.