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Hi
I have a chance to buy a very nice side crank VV50. It plays well and looks good. Are they collectible and is 275 too much?
Any opinions?
Thanks Terry

That may be on the high side, Terry, in my opinion. If you're considering an oak model, these are generally more desirable in the VV-50 and would likely generate more interest (ie. value). The side crank is the later model. Earlier models had the front crank and screw down turntable as I recall. In a nutshell, if it's mahogany, even in nice shape I'd try to negotiate down. If it's oak, then you're closer but I might try to negotiate to maybe $225. Best, Doug

If it's Mahogany I'd say closer to $225 would be better, a bit higher if it's oak (less popular then but more popular now). The VV-50 was a very popular machine and can sound very nice, almost as good as one of the larger table models.

I have a front wind Mahogany with a very low serial number of 5986.
That would place it within the first few months of production. Any points in this case?

James.

That's good advice. I tend to be like a crow when I see something shiny and looking good.
I always want it; then get it home and wish sometimes I had my money back. I will offer 225 and see what happens!
Thanks Terry