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I found one in need of help but dont wont to put a lot of &&& in it if they go for say 500.00.

I paid $1500 for mine.

cheryla wrote:I found one in need of help but dont wont to put a lot of &&& in it if they go for say 500.00.

Pictures??? One of my favorite machines!

JerryVan wrote:

cheryla wrote:I found one in need of help but dont wont to put a lot of &&& in it if they go for say 500.00.

Pictures??? One of my favorite machines!

The one Brandon has was the one I owned for years, a truly nice clean survivor, these so often seem to turn up with the green paint either messed with or painted over, I've seen several like that.

Just the same as the 130 question earlier, condition is important. I paid a premium price for my 8-9 because it was totally original and unmolested, I wanted it, and I never dreamed I'd sell it. A nearly perfect original 8-8 found me and I decided the 8-9 could move along.

Sean

There was one at Stanton's last fall. Had trim pieces missing. An extra hole in the side where the motor had been changed. Couldn't get a bid of $100 so it was passed.

Spring this year, there was a nice original in good working condition and well cared for with correct orthophonic reproducer. It went for $400 plus 10% buyers premium and state taxes if applicable.

Hope that helps with your decision.

Mike

There were four of these relatively scarce machines at Stanton's back in 2015.

Three spring motor, all a bit rough,one entirely refinished in a glossy though very dark oak, and one nearly perfect electric motor model.

I eventually ended up with all of them. The rough machines were parted out, supplying one pair of horns to a Russian Hi-Fi enthusiast, and the knobs, trim, and grilles to complete at least five other ma chines.

The electric machine sits in my cabin, and the dark oak machine has been shorn of it's Gilt trim (which trim has been used to repair another original 8-9), and has been given a full wax finish and a pair of Roycroft hammered copper pulls, and looks like a spectacular Craftsman Orthophonic fantasy.

The three spring motored machines set me back between $250 and $350 each. The electric motor machine was more expensive at $450. Remember that Stanton's prices are generally rock bottom wholesale. At retail, it has been my experience that a nice 8-9 generally sells for between $1200 and $1600 in the current soft market. Others may have different, equally valid ideas.

The 8-9 is an exceptional mach in be, surpassing even the Credenza in quality and brilliance.

I own two Victrola 8-9's because after buying the more common hand-crank version, I found an electric turntable version, so that's the one I will keep. 8-9s are unusual in the Orthophonic line up because, one: they have a large metal re-entrant horn, and two: the cabinet is a highly decorated dark oak. In fact, I think it is the only oak Orthophonic machine, along with the school versions 8-7 and 8-8. All others are mahogany or walnut. The drawbacks of buying an 8-9 are the condition of the polychrome decorations, which as Sean stated, are sometimes painted over in a non-matching color that stands out like a sore thumb. The highly decorated door knobs are missing or damaged. There is a man who has reproduced the colorful escutcheons of the knobs, but not the knobs. And the unique old gold figured grille cloth is often soiled or ripped. And it can't be replaced with an identical cloth. I've looked. But it is certainly a great sounding machine! Marc.

One was offered here a month ago for $600 which I consider a bargain given the condition of its cabinet. Sure, the turntable felt and gold spray paint are issues, but the green paint and knobs are fine. I don't know if it sold.

I own an 8-9, and as UV says, it is more brilliant than a Credenza, thanks to the metal horn.

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Maybe it is a blessing I cannot always remember what I paid for machines but thinking it must have been around 900 for my VV 8-9. But it only needed a pull knob on top. Otherwise fair shape. I do love it no matter the cost I wanted one! I was charged nothing extra for the extra knobs someone added! The green is not perfect yet I love her still. Neil

vansteem78 wrote:Maybe it is a blessing I cannot always remember what I paid for machines but thinking it must have been around 900 for my VV 8-9. But it only needed a pull knob on top. Otherwise fair shape. I do love it no matter the cost I wanted one! I was charged nothing extra for the extra knobs someone added! The green is not perfect yet I love her still. Neil

Since you have 2 extra knobs, you should just send me the large ones...you don’t need them!