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Hello I recently obtained this piece from a family member and was wondering the Value of this piece? It is in pretty good condition missing nothing was just wondering about the value because I have searched for sales of this piece but cannot find any..also obtained about 100 disk in a Cabinet that matches the Phonograph casing, handles and all..If someone can help me out I'd greatly appreciate it.. Thank You,Joe

Prices for these seem to be all over the place these days, but I would think if it is complete with all accesories, and is in good condition, it will be worth at least $600.
You might be intersted in reading a thread on the Edison board about the A&N models that includes one example that sold last year for over $1500, however I personally think whoever bought it for $1500 paid far more than they are really worth.

http://edisonphonos.proboards.com/index ... hread=1247

Jacevedo wrote:Hello I recently obtained this piece from a family member and was wondering the Value of this piece? It is in pretty good condition missing nothing was just wondering about the value because I have searched for sales of this piece but cannot find any..also obtained about 100 disk in a Cabinet that matches the Phonograph casing, handles and all..If someone can help me out I'd greatly appreciate it.. Thank You,Joe

hi... I sent you a message.

If it's complete, original, and in good shape, I think it has good value. I might not value it at $1500 but I'd say it's pretty close. I would value it higher than my A-250. Jerry Blais

I may not think my Army/Navy is worth $1500 but I would not sell it for that amount if offered. Jerry Blais

Hey guys sorry for the late reply. I appreciate all your help, I will pm everyone back that pm'd me, I don't know what I really want to do with it yet.. Either way, I will post it here for sale first because I do not know where else besides Ebay to try. As for Pictures It is in my storage unit at the moment but as soon as I can get over there to get it I will take detailed Pics.
Thanks Again,
Joe

Sounds like you've had offers to buy, even though you never mentioned wanting to sell.
Nothing annoys me more. I think it puts a lot of people off posting about things they have, because the vultures all start swooping.
If it were mine, I would keep it seeing as it's a family piece, and machines like these were made in limited numbers, so they are only going to increase in value the longer you have it.
If I was going to sell it, I would put it on ebay where it would get the best exposure & the highest price.
Sorry if this offends anyone, but I'm just being honest with my own personal opinion.

I will want to sell when I learn a little more about it, I have no use for it and would like to see it with someone that will appreciate it,the only thing I like about it is that it is old and apparently rare, like i said it was free to me, was found in a foreclosed home that my family purchased and I took it because I liked it. it has been in storage, but as soon as I post Pics and a condition and a price can be established I will deff. be ready to sell it and the 100 or so disks with carrying case I have also.. thank you all for your help and like I said pics will be up as soon as possible

gramophoneshane wrote:Sounds like you've had offers to buy, even though you never mentioned wanting to sell.
Nothing annoys me more. Sorry if this offends anyone, but I'm just being honest with my own personal opinion.

I see both sides of this. You find someone with something you think they would never sell so you don't ask them. Then you hear they sold it and say I didn't know you wanted it.

I see nothing wrong with asking is something is for sale if done politely. If everyone keep things that were in their family we would have a lot less phonogrpahs in our collections.

gramophoneshane wrote:Sounds like you've had offers to buy, even though you never mentioned wanting to sell. Nothing annoys me more. I think it puts a lot of people off posting about things they have, because the vultures all start swooping.

That's one reason why I rarely post on here anymore.