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Maybe the ad isn't for real. But it's WAY too far from me of course. Ha!

http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/atd/4911538534.html

victrola (for repair or display, hand crank works) - When calling Ask for Item #38128
Measurements: View Photo of tag
Price: $289, view photo of tag for more pricing info

Can be seen at:
Jazzy Junk
4318 Plainfield Ave
Grand Rapids Michigan 49525
show contact info

HOURS:
Mon: 10am -7pm
Tues: 10am-7pm
Wed: 10am- 7pm
Thur: 10am - 7pm
Fri: 10am - 7pm
Sat: 10am-5pm
Sun: 11am - 4pm

*****Layaway Available!!*********
only 25% down to put items on (30-day) Layaway!
*****Delivery Available!!**********
call, or stop in, to inquire about pick-up or delivery rates

Wow---my son lives in South Bend. Wonder if he'd like to take a run up to Grand Rapids???

A question for the experts: what is the metal gizmo mounted above the ID plate (visible in the fourth photo)?

Henry wrote:Wow---my son lives in South Bend. Wonder if he'd like to take a run up to Grand Rapids???

A question for the experts: what is the metal gizmo mounted above the ID plate (visible in the fourth photo)?

That is the motorboard release button assembly which allows the hinged motorboard to be lifted and locked into place for lubrication and examination of the motor. What a deal this is! I can't believe the person in the background of one of the pictures isn't running to it and buying it! If it were within 4 hours drive of me I'd be there!

There's some black electrical tape wrapped around the elbow/horn connection but so what! Looks good!!

Doug

I called at 11:00, and at 10:50 even before it opened, and it was sold already to someone in-person. Who got it?

At that price, I assume they ranked it as a crapophone and never thought it to be original.

James.

Roaring20s wrote:At that price, I assume they ranked it as a crapophone and never thought it to be original.

James.

That was my guess when I first saw the ad.

Somebody got a terrific bargain!

Clay