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Hi folks.

Just looking on eBay..not my auction and California is too far away...

eBay 331762892363

We'll worth the money...do a little work and you still have a good deal..

Joe

eBay Item #331762892363

It's a Pooley record cabinet just like the one I posted a picture of a week ago. Here is a little bit about it. George P. Said that one in nice condition would've worth about $500.

Rich Gordon

rgordon939 wrote:It's a Pooley record cabinet just like the one I posted a picture of a week ago. Here is a little bit about it. George P. Said that one in nice condition would've worth about $500.

Rich Gordon

...And THIS is why I don't like to involve myself in appraisals. Here is the exact PM I sent to Rich on Friday 1/22/16 in reply to his PM inquiry:

Hi Rich,

They do turn up on occasion. I have 2 of them in my basement right now, but unfortunately they're mahogany. I've seen them at shows in the $300-$500 range. Condition is important, as always.

Best,
George

"I've seen them at shows in the $300-$500 range." Why is the lower estimate so often ignored?

Finally (sigh), when copying photos or captions from our books without permission to post on the Internet, could we at least credit the source? (In this case, Antique Phonograph Gadgets, Gizmos, & Gimmicks.)

Am I being unreasonable?

George P.

phonogfp wrote: "I've seen them at shows in the $300-$500 range." Why is the lower estimate so often ignored?

The lower estimate is only ignored when the writer is selling. When he's buying he ignores the upper end ...

This cabinet also has the extra shelves in the bottom to allow for 10 inch records to be stored in the 12 inch shelves. It is my understanding that they are often missing. If this were near me, I would certainly be interested. I already have a smaller version of this cabinet, but would love this larger one.

And George, thank you for all you do to help and educate us in this hobby.

Matt

George P. wrote, "Finally (sigh), when copying photos or captions from our books without permission to post on the Internet, could we at least credit the source? (In this case, Antique Phonograph Gadgets, Gizmos, & Gimmicks.)

Am I being unreasonable?"

No, you are not. Especially since all of your books are still in print and even available here on the Forum:

http://forum.talkingmachine.info/viewto ... ilit=Books

… or libraries.

I must admit my hands may not be clean. I've answered questions about records here using discographies that I own. I always cite my source, but I'm not asking permission. Even though a lot of these discographies are out of print, I need to find out if I am properly engaging in "fair use" or if I'm violating copyright. It's nice to give Forum member a quick answer, but I don't want to rob someone of the benefit of their hard work, and the Internet makes it quite easy to do just that.

Best wishes, Mark

mattrx wrote: And George, thank you for all you do to help and educate us in this hobby.

Matt

Hear, Hear! You receive too little credit IMNSHO.

Fran

Why always in California and local pickup only?

Andreas

victorIIvictor wrote:
I must admit my hands may not be clean. I've answered questions about records here using discographies that I own. I always cite my source, but I'm not asking permission. Even though a lot of these discographies are out of print, I need to find out if I am properly engaging in "fair use" or if I'm violating copyright. It's nice to give Forum member a quick answer, but I don't want to rob someone of the benefit of their hard work, and the Internet makes it quite easy to do just that.

Best wishes, Mark

I'm sure that most authors will be fine with simply citing a source when able. (Many times, it's impossible to cite a source for a point of knowledge because it's generally known or we simply can't remember where we read it.) Citing the source when you're writing in your own words is not only academically sound (which really isn't necessary here - we're all friends, right?), but it's good manners.

Copying something word-for-word, especially if it's more than a sentence or two, really should be cited. But scanning images or text from published work and posting it is a practice not only illegal, but it's mighty poor manners. I don't think many of us would post a photo of someone's house or phonographs without asking permission first. But evidently some folks don't look upon published work as someone else's property.

I've written it here before: If you ask permission, I'll probably give it (as long as it's not being used for something unpleasant, ill-mannered, or illegal). I don't need to see my name in print - just the title of the work would be fine.

One final analogy: the front door to my home is always open to antique phonograph collectors who are in town. But using the doorbell first is always appreciated.

George P.

fran604g wrote:

mattrx wrote: And George, thank you for all you do to help and educate us in this hobby.

Matt

Hear, Hear! You receive too little credit IMNSHO.

Fran

You guys are nice, and I thank you for your kindness, but I wouldn't do whatever I do if I didn't enjoy it. Consider it nothing more than benevolent self-indulgence.

Best to all,

George P.