'Worst Phonograph Description On Craigslist' contest

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Here's everything you need to know:

Phonograph player (Carnuel)

Very well taken care of, you would not believe how old it is by the way it looks asking $250 cash! if interested call or text me @ 505/449/****

http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/atq/4087700212.html
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I accidentally posted the wrong link. This is the correct one. Look at the weird horn modification! Looks very well done.

http://louisville.craigslist.org/atq/4131990745.html
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WHOA TEX! DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT!

http://farmington.craigslist.org/clt/4039873943.html

"This old record player is from INDIA I was told also Iwas told it is very old.It has belved glass sides .It looks andplays great.I also have A few records. $500,00 OBO PLEASE CALL 505 330**** OR360**** , NO TEX. OR E-MAILS OR SPAM PLEASE THANK YOU"
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Ebay not craigslist but still a crap description , and it sold for £350 ( $505 ! )

Antique HMV Tabletop Horn Gramophone Carved Oak Case Working

stunning gramophone with horn working

you can tell this is original by the ageing


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/L-K-Antique-H ... 7675.l2557

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Here's a contender for worst description:

"Edison Phonograph 1903 - $750 (bonney lake)
Hello i have a beautiful 1903 Edison Phonograph works exellent and in great conition. This is also the Diamound Disk Official Laboratory Model - Thomas Edison. There are over 70 records that r worth between $25 to $75 each themselves that come with it as well. Plays standard and 45s. Really thick records. Asking $750 for all. If interested please call"


Can be viewed here:

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/atq/4164087161.html

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CDBPDX wrote:Here's a contender for worst description:

"Edison Phonograph 1903 - $750 (bonney lake)
Hello i have a beautiful 1903 Edison Phonograph works exellent and in great conition. This is also the Diamound Disk Official Laboratory Model - Thomas Edison. There are over 70 records that r worth between $25 to $75 each themselves that come with it as well. Plays standard and 45s. Really thick records. Asking $750 for all. If interested please call"



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Re: 'Worst Phonograph Description On Craigslist' contest

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Here's a hot one -- single file, please!:

http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/atq/4178409643.html


Rca Victor victrola 1930s - $2000 (salem)

this is in great shape needs some work but will run if in right hands its in great shape and a symbol of elegance and technology. a nice mahogany rca talking machine. a statement piece or a functioning work of americana.


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