Ugliest Crap-o-phone ever!

[Victrolacollector]

Crap-O-Phones...plain old crap.

I would not spend that much on crap when you can have the real deal, even if it is a common VV-VI, it is still the real deal.

These machines appeal to those that are really not into the machines other than just some decor.

[alang]

I just had to revive this old thread again when I saw this. I would call it an "Igor Talking Machine Model A", because there is not much Standard in this. Brace yourselves...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Standar ... 6016.l4276

Andreas

Attached a couple pictures for eternity...

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[De Soto Frank]

I'm curious as to where they sourced the bell from - it looks like it's from a band instrument... but that "horn elbow" sure looks like it came from the plumbing supply store !

[alang]

Others dismantle nice original machines to make more money on the parts. This guy has a bunch of disconnected but usable parts and tries to sell them together as a "Vintage" machine I really don't get it.

Andreas

[Phonofreak]

The name of the seller, Crumscollectibles is perfect for this machine. It's crummy alright. However, I see potential for this machine. The bracket and tone arm assembly looks like it's from a Victor III or IV. Discard that MickeyMouse horn and elbow (no offense to Mickey), replace with a Victor elbow and horn, and you have a very valuable part. The correct Standard bracket, arm, and horn assembly is a common part, and would complete this machine.
Harvey Kravitz

[RAK402]

I tried to look through this entire thread, but stopped.

Unfortunately, I cannot "unsee" the images of crapophones, in their never-ending variety.

I will now have nightmares.

I suspect PTSD will follow...

AAAAAAGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[alang]

The name of the seller, Crumscollectibles is perfect for this machine. It's crummy alright. However, I see potential for this machine. The bracket and tone arm assembly looks like it's from a Victor III or IV. Discard that MickeyMouse horn and elbow (no offense to Mickey), replace with a Victor elbow and horn, and you have a very valuable part. The correct Standard bracket, arm, and horn assembly is a common part, and would complete this machine.
Harvey Kravitz

Yes, I agree, there are some nice usable parts, but $399 for them might be stretching it. A purchase could also encourage him to continue down that path

Andreas

[alang]

Another great candidate for the "ugliest ever" category http://www.ebay.com/itm/1920-039-s-Gram ... 6016.l4276

It has to be real 1920s, because there is a handwritten card that says so.

Andreas

[whoopinola]

Some of these crapophones would make a good foot stool...You could leave the horn attached for an ash tray....

[edisonplayer]

Amen to that!As the late great friend of mine Jerry Donnell would say,"Oh,my GAWD!!"And he's also say to someone who'd by a Crap-o-phone,"What's wrong with you,son?!"edisonplayer