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Not mine, but I went to look at this today. It has a nickel reproducer with a good stylus, and 30-40 records in varying conditions, all seemed to be embossed labels. However, it also has 1 broken spring (and one good one), veneer damage on one side, both outside and inside. For reasons unknown, it also has a box with some unused fiber needles and a needle cutter. The reproducer and needles/cutter are worth more than the asking price, but I really didn't want to take a beat up cabinet or deal with a spring issue. If you don't mind these issues, there's good value here.

The seller's wife told him it had to go, and I was the only interested party, so it's now in my living room. The bad news is that it's now clear to me that it had been in a significant flood. The veneer is lifting on all 3 sides. The record storage appears to be a homemade workaround; the original paper storage units were probably destroyed in the flood. However, it's well done and very practical.

I did get a couple of unexpected bonuses. In addition to the fiber needles, there were several packets of Victor steel needles, mostly still sealed. I also got a speed indicator, the kind that sits on the spindle and balances a lever when the speed is correct. I have not tried the needle cutter yet. It's clearly stiff and needs a drop of oil here and there.

Given the condition, I may part this out, but if someone wants a cheap project, I'd be happy to pass it on. Just PM me if you're in the northeast US and might be interested.