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Just saw a carryola master portable in a thrift shop working condition $175 any comments /ideas?
Dan

How about a picture?

It would have to be in very fine condition indeed to be worth the asking price but a truly minty one doesn't show up often.

Carryola Master is an "off brand" but was quite popular in the 1920s, with a very typical design that captures the Jazz Age's aesthetic. It would be a beautiful machine if you can get it.

I agree with Van. Most of these portables have had a ruff life: Missing handles, scuffed case with peeling fabric, damaged reproducer. $175 seems way too high unless it is in absolutely mint condition which would be extremely rare.

Thanks guys , I thought it was marked a little high , maybe I’ll go back and try a lower offer

DanP58 wrote: Sat Aug 19, 2023 2:11 pm Thanks guys , I thought it was marked a little high , maybe I’ll go back and try a lower offer

Try forty bucks!

These old portables are somewhat difficult to service when they lose their leatherette fabric as it's always annoying to replace a pattern which might not be produced anymore.