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Here is what $200.00 and 4 hours of driving gets you
Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2018 7:50 pm
by Django
I saw this on Craigslist this morning, an American Walnut Victrola VV-120, (same as a late VV-XVI). I was the first to respond, so I got first shot. The finish is original. The wood is book-matched nicely figured American Walnut. The motor is quiet and strong. The plating and finish are excellent. I bought it from a non-collector that told me that his father-in-law enjoyed it, but he had no use for it. I eagerly paid him his asking price. I am partial to Walnut and Oak, so for me, this was a very nice opportunity. Maybe not the rarest machine around, but I love it just the same.
Please excuse the poor lighting and iphone photos.
Re: Here is what $200.00 and 4 hours of driving gets you
Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2018 8:08 pm
by Edisonfan
You got a bargain my friend.
Re: Here is what $200.00 and 4 hours of driving gets you
Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2018 8:21 pm
by audiophile102
Well worth the time and money. I would have jumped on it too. Congratulations. It's quite beautiful.
Re: Here is what $200.00 and 4 hours of driving gets you
Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2018 8:23 pm
by travisgreyfox
Nice! And you got a key to boot! Congrats on finding a nice machine in the wild.
Re: Here is what $200.00 and 4 hours of driving gets you
Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2018 8:28 pm
by De Soto Frank
A nice machine is a nice machine... and this one is VERY nice!
Congratulations !
That finish looks almost mint.
Keep it away from heat and sunlight.
You did very well.
(Not too long ago, I spent that amount, and 8 hours driving RT to pick-up a "nice, but not quite so nice" VV-XIV in red mahogany...)
Re: Here is what $200.00 and 4 hours of driving gets you
Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2018 10:21 pm
by gramophone-georg
I think you did OK!
Re: Here is what $200.00 and 4 hours of driving gets you
Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 10:16 am
by Victor VII
Congrats! What a lucky opportunity for such a magnificent machine! For me, American Walnut Victrola's are under-appreciated gems. Although most of us recognize and appreciate Circassian walnut machines, they can sometimes be a bit idiosyncratic or even over-the-top. The warmer hues and interesting graining of the American Walnut pieces gives them an un-equaled and reliable richness and elegance. Even at more commonly seen price levels, the American Walnut machines seem to me to be a very good investment.
Re: Here is what $200.00 and 4 hours of driving gets you
Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 10:29 am
by OrthoSean
Nice! I scored something similar yet not quite as well this weekend. I'll start another thread on it at some point today. That Walnut really pops!
Congrats!
Sean
Re: Here is what $200.00 and 4 hours of driving gets you
Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 10:37 am
by dutchman
Beauty no doubt about it......Bill K
Re: Here is what $200.00 and 4 hours of driving gets you
Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 3:36 pm
by gemering
I love it!
Looks great.
Gene