Nice VV-130 on Vermont Craigslist - $200

[52089]

If this were closer to me, I'd be in my car now...

http://burlington.craigslist.org/atq/4458643702.html

[Cody K]

If this were closer to me, I'd be in my car now...

Absolutely! I generally hesitate to post in this section lest I accidentally screw something up for someone who's working on a purchase, but this has been sitting there gettin' no love for 16 days as of today, and I'm feeling too old for a nine-hour round trip at the moment. It's essentially the same as a VV-XVII, and in my opinion -- I know others may disagree -- quite possibly a better player for having the "fat" taper tube and No. 2 soundbox. I'm genuinely surprised no one's gone to get it.

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[OrthoSean]

The 130 is a handsome and great machine. If I didn't already have TWO of them, I'd get after my family up there to grab it for me.

Sean

[Cody K]

Well, heck, Sean, have them grab it for me, and give it to you, and then drag it down to me when you finally make your long-awaited trip to Rogue's Island! I'll pay for your gas!

Oh, crap -- I'm half-serious, aren't I? Uh-oh.

[OrthoSean]

If it were THAT easy! My family up there is "distant" to say the least and getting that to happen would likely be more trouble than I'm able to handle!

Sean

[gramophone78]

It's essentially the same as a VV-XVII, and in my opinion -- I know others may disagree -- quite possibly a better player for having the "fat" taper tube and No. 2 soundbox. I'm genuinely surprised no one's gone to get it.

Are you under the impression the VV-XVII has a skinny tone arm..???. The fact is, both models use the same arm. The #2 reproducer was the only major improvement and it was actually introduced on the later VV-XVII marked Victrola's.

[Cody K]

That was indeed my impression. Thank you for the correction.