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This Ebay item brings up a curious thought:
http://preview.tinyurl.com/27pkmew

It's a Standard Model A machine in pretty rough condition that was recently used as a prop in the film "The Sorcerer's Apprentice". Though the asking price is high at least it's within the bounds of possibility.

My question is- if a real Phonograph collector got this what should be done? I'd certainly get the motor worked on and rebuild the soundbox, but should you even dust the rest of it?

BTW- I doubt he'll get the asking price- the movie was a flop.

Interesting question Eric,

It is over priced for what it is, but if the prominance is valid, that would offer some value to collectors of movie-ana. To someone who collected both, it might be attractive.

Me, I already have one and would pass.

Overpriced at half that. I just bought one for $300, and the only things needed are some horn cleaning (red horn, extra nice!) , cabinet polishing, motor oiling/greasing, and maybe $1 for new diaphragm gaskets. Otherwise, a Standard is a Standard is a Standard.