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Pardon my ignorance, but is this record really worth this? Not judging, just asking.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-EDISON- ... SwH09ZK1vo

IMHO, no. Very few Blue Amberols reach the $749 price point and those few that do are mostly the ones with very high catalog number (5700+) that were pressed in minuscule quantities.

The seller does correctly explain that this cylinder was recalled and why, at least according to Dethlefon's(?) Blue Amberol books. It is a rare cylinder - I don't recall seeing another copy on eBay in a very long time - but I don't think the asking price is justified.

Also, the original Diamond Disc version, which of course was not recalled, is not hard to find.

I would imagine so since it was recalled. The content is quiet interesting as well. First one I have seen.

I have heard the DD version and in my opinion it is not that exciting... Especially not for $749. I love odd records and cylinders, but I personally wouldn't pay $100 for it...

That is a lot of nickles..... Sometimes (most of the time) I miss things, so I thought I would ask!

I don't think this seller has a clue about record values. He's shooting for the sky.
Harvey Kravitz

A copy of the cylinder sold on eBay on Dec 7, 2016 for $767.50.

Rich Gordon

The cylinder was recalled because in the routine they talk about a "brand new Edison disc phonograph for Christmas". Needless to say, that didn't go over well with the Edison cylinder dealers.

Jim