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Hey Guys -

Here is one of those desks with a "hidden" phonograph. Well, the phonograph has been removed... but maybe it's worth pursuing to restore? I don't know what they're thinking with their asking price, but hey... just thought i'd share.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/fu ... 94403.html

I wish it were near me! The baby regent is my favorite of the Columbia "hidden" phono's

Antique Columbia Regent Phonograph Table/Cabinet — $800 (Monrovia)

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Date: 2009-04-08, 2:12AM PDT

Gorgeous QUARTER SAWN Oak, COLUMBIA REGENT PHONOGRAPH CABINET/TABLE. THE PHOTOS DO IT NO JUSTICE. THIS IS VERY RARE!!! The Crank Hole in Drawer has been plugged. A piece of wood was inserted into drawer where phonograph was originally. (see photo) It has BIG PAW FEET AND A BOTTOM SHELF. THE BACK HAS LOUVERS AND ONE IS MISSING.

28" x 28" x 32"

BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROPER SHIPPING MATERIALS AND ADEQUATE MOVERS! This is a VERY LARGE HEAVY table.

**This is a “CASH—FIRST COME—FIRST SERVED SALE”

THIS ITEM IS PICK-UP ONLY—NO SHIPPING!

Please email me if any questions.

• Location: Monrovia, CA
• It’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interest.

Craigslist PostingID: 1112494403

Not sure how much these go for comlplete....but is $800 for a project like this a bit high (or am I just eternally cheap in my search for project machines)?>

Zeppy wrote:Not sure how much these go for comlplete....but is $800 for a project like this a bit high (or am I just eternally cheap in my search for project machines)?>

no, that definitely seems a bit unrealistic to me too. maybe half that might make it worthwhile... but it's still just the cabinet... I've seen complete ones (in need of some work, but complete) sell for half that... if the thing was complete, in oak, and especially if everything was in good order, I'd say it was worth (as in could sell for) more, but that's just my opinion.