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This is available for sale right now in working condition for $550. Is this worth the price plus a 2 hour drive 1 way?

The large spindle hole is the drawback unless you have a source for the disc records that fit it.
Don

There are reproduction turntables available with a standard spindle. Use that for your records and just hang on to the original.

EdiBrunsVic wrote: Mon Apr 18, 2022 12:48 pm The large spindle hole is the drawback unless you have a source for the disc records that fit it.
Don

Good point Don. I have less than 10 standard records with the large spindal hole in my collection. I would just have to get another turntable like Mike mentioned. Thanks.


Not that I can likely have the money quick enough to buy it, but how does the price look to you guys? Maybe try to talk him down to $400ish?

travisgreyfox wrote: Mon Apr 18, 2022 5:18 pm

EdiBrunsVic wrote: Mon Apr 18, 2022 12:48 pm The large spindle hole is the drawback unless you have a source for the disc records that fit it.
Don

Good point Don. I have less than 10 standard records with the large spindal hole in my collection. I would just have to get another turntable like Mike mentioned. Thanks.


Not that I can likely have the money quick enough to buy it, but how does the price look to you guys? Maybe try to talk him down to $400ish?

I ALWAYS haggle on machines. You never know... they may be willing to go much lower than their original price. I came home with my zonophone machine at half of the guys asking price.

David

I have dabbled in antiques for about 20 years now, off and on... When I run across external horn machines in the retail setting, the price point is usually $700 or higher [usually higher]. After haggling, I imagine sales prices land down around $500 - $600 for machines like this. If it is original and you like it, anything less than $450 would allow you some enjoyment and the opportunity to get all of your money back and maybe even make some [in the right setting] one day. Be polite and start low with your first offer - you never know.

Disclaimer: I am not a certified appraiser, just an observer of price points and sales in Eastern NC and the state of Virginia. And, I am referring to the retail antique shop setting - not the collecting community. This is just my opinion....

Let us know how it goes! Your experience can be added into our bank of knowledge on realistic sale prices!

Thanks! I'll let you guys know how my offer goes.


-Travis

travisgreyfox wrote: Tue Apr 19, 2022 10:43 am Thanks! I'll let you guys know how my offer goes.


-Travis

Travis did you get that Army portable?

stetam wrote: Wed Apr 20, 2022 5:43 pm

travisgreyfox wrote: Tue Apr 19, 2022 10:43 am Thanks! I'll let you guys know how my offer goes.


-Travis

Travis did you get that Army portable?

The auction price ended up going over what I was willing to pay at the moment. The same seller of this Harmony also has a few other machines he is selling to downsize getting ready to retire. So I'm trying to work out a deal with him on a Busy Bee and maybe another machine if I have money left over. He also has a Victor 0 for sale for $700.


-Travis

I think the Victor O is worthy of consideration.