I just have to show-off my "collection" .

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I just have to show-off my "collection" .

Post by 1923VictorFan »

If the definition of a collection is "more than one" I have now joined the legions of hard core talking machine collectors.
I bought the large cased, 1923 VV-VI for $70 almost 10 years ago but the little 1914 VV-IV below was purchased earlier this week for $138. I love seeing the two together. The 1923 VV-VI was one of the last built and has the best case, motor and turntable offered. The smaller VV-IV is one of the earliest and most simple machines.
Anyway. Now that my collection is complete I can focus all of my attention :? and considerable resources :lol: to acquiring more early Victor records. Beware of my dangerous attack pugs who guard the Victrolas!
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Thanks for sharing and congrats on becoming an official "collector" in this hobby. (Although it can be more of a sickness than hobby!) :)

Nipper has put on a few pounds!
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I'll trade you a nice box of one-sided Victors for the attack Pug?
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Congratulations on joining the "collector-hood".....I did that last month when I bought the Columbia portable model to add to my Victor VV-IX. Almost tempted by an Edison BC model this last week also, but alas, the Seller then parted it out on Ebay! :evil: John
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The collection looks nice and thanks for sharing the photos.
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Thanks for the post. It's great to see what the others have! Nice doggie too!
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Nice machines - - One for each pug! Thanks for the photo...

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Post by phonophan79 »

Thanks for sharing, indeed! I had two machines only 5 years ago.

Wouldn't the bigger one look better on bottom? :-p
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Remember the times when your whole collection fit on just one photo ...
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Great Collection. It brings back memories of my first machine, a late Victrola VI like yours. I was in the Navy at the time and had it aboard ship. When I came to Bremerton, WA, I bought a house. Before you know it they will breed like rabbits. I still have that VV VI. Enjoy the magic they provide.
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