what's the rarity of a disk "Gramophone Monarch Record"?

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what's the rarity of a disk "Gramophone Monarch Record"?

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I'm about to buy one and would like to know if it is a good investment. Only one side record. Thanks!
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Generally speaking they are very common,, but as with all records, it really depends on who and what the recording is.
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What are they asking for it and does it play? I do not have an answer but I am very curious also since I have one of those too and am needing to sell it and the others.

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What era is this label?

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I've always felt that the value of a record is the value I put on it. Sometimes a cheap/common record appeals to me, so I buy it, though it's of no value. Other times, I've paid quite a lot for certain records not because they were an investment, but because I wanted to hear and play them.

In fact, while I suspect my collection may be worth a good amount, the difficulty of selling and shipping is such that on top of the fact that I simply enjoy 99% of my records - the value of the whole is the pleasure it gives me. Let my executor deal with values and selling! :lol:

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howardpgh wrote:What era is this label?
The label pictured cannot be later than 1907, when the title of The Gramophone and Typewriter Ltd reverted back to The Gramophone Company Ltd.

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This is a rather common disc which was recorded in June 1907. Its value is about $40 in excellent condition.

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So much?

I gather that record values are somewhat higher in the Old World.

Over here I'd be happy to get $15.00 for a spare copy, though of course Kurt Nauck can fetch a worldwide premium.

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