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I'm planning on tomorrow to head down to an antique store in my area to purchase a Columbia AO. As someone who is unfamiliar with Columbia cylinder machines, I would ask your advice on this topic. What should I inspect/look for before buying it? What price range should I know before attempting to make an offer? Below is the best picture of the machine from their recent craigslist post on new arrivals.

what happen to the original post from Dutchman?? Two members going after the same machine I guess..

blizz

fmblizz wrote:what happen to the original post from Dutchman?? Two members going after the same machine I guess..

blizz

http://forum.talkingmachine.info/viewto ... =2&t=42543

George P.

fmblizz wrote:what happen to the original post from Dutchman?? Two members going after the same machine I guess..

blizz

According to the owner, he answered the craigslist ad and was set to come down Monday, but he no-showed. I haven’t spoken with him in some time, but I hope he’s alright.

Hey Roland PM me if your around.. Tnx Bill K

RolandVV-360 wrote:

fmblizz wrote:what happen to the original post from Dutchman?? Two members going after the same machine I guess..

blizz

According to the owner, he answered the craigslist ad and was set to come down Monday, but he no-showed. I haven’t spoken with him in some time, but I hope he’s alright.

I was wrapped up in purchasing a new home and by the time I got free I was not in the mood for a 5 hour round trip down and back Squared it with the antique shop owner.... Bill K