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Hi All -

What is the current going value of a nice Victor VV-XVIII in nice shape with no albums?

TIA,

Mark

Oak? Mahogany? Circassian Walnut?

Make mine Vernis Martin. Sorry but we need photos. Jerry B.

There was a nice spring driven XVIII in mahogany that sold for $1300 + 10% at Stanton’s auction.

There was a nice spring driven XVIII in mahogany that sold for $1300 + 10% at Stanton’s auction.

That seems like a good value to me. Jerry

You guys crack me up!

It is a plan jane Mahogany. It it were walnut or a Verni, I would not be asking, and would just pay the man!

TIA!

As far as I'm concerned, there is no such thing as a "Plain Jane" XVIII. However, the price for the one sold at Stanton's sounds about par, if not slightly up for his last several auctions I did not see this particular machine because I was not able to be there this time.

Jim

The “Plain Jane” mahogany XVIIIs are gorgeous machines! If everyone waits to find a Circassian Walnut or Vernis Martin XVIII, very few will ever own an XVIII.....
Roy

I suspect we all thought it was probably a mahogany example. But even with mahogany there is brown or red. I like red mahogany and would assign a higher value to it. If anyone desires an appraisal you've got to have a photo or good detailed description.

Respectfully, Jerry Blais

Mahogany crank models used to be around $3K if very nice. Condition is always a factor. Prices have fallen quite a bit. The one at Stantons for $1300 sounds like a bargain if it was in nice condition. The correct albums are also a factor in value. Ken