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Toy "victrola"

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I see these on the forum from time to time and have always liked them. Yesterday I ran into one at a local antique store near me and thought it would look cool next to my "real" machines. What do you guys think? The price is firm at $135, which doesn't sound too bad to me.
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Very clean! I'd buy it! :coffee:
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I agree with Roaring 20's message. I have seen numerous of those machines over the years-- Often (usually) the wood grained finish is faded and worn...Almost as if kids actually played with it :)
That one looks to be in great shape. It won't give Credenza quality sound, but it's a fun little machine that is definitely in collector condition. I think the price is good given how nice it looks.

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I agree - - it it works, that's a good price.

Just FYI, this isn't a "toy" machine. Period Carola advertising targeted adults. Evidently they sold pretty well.

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These things are not usual, especially in that good shape. I'd go for it...
BTW, on your photo, just behind the machine there are a bunch of RCA and Columbia album sets. I'd also check what's in there...
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Thanks guys! Y'all talked me into it. I'll have to swing by the store on my next day off.

Inigo wrote: Sun Sep 15, 2024 1:39 pm These things are not usual, especially in that good shape. I'd go for it...
BTW, on your photo, just behind the machine there are a bunch of RCA and Columbia album sets. I'd also check what's in there...
Good eye Inigo! I actually was rushing through this big antique store yesterday and didn't have time to look at everything, but I seen 2 other booths with 78s in it as well. So now I will have 3 piles of records to look through when I return (at least).


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;) ;)
I wish I were there...
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In that condition, it is a good price. I have seed several other ones, not as nice, bring that or more.
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Be very careful removing the price tag sticker. I can just imagine paint coming off with the sticker.
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Is that a Hammond typewriter in the case next to it? Particularly a No. 12 or a Multiplex? If so --
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