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Hi all,
I was searching for a few parts and came across this poor, now shabby as it's called now, VV 8-12 cabinet. The description in the ad says it all and a deal at 679.00. I did send off a message asking if any of the parts it used to have were still available but reply yet.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SHABBY-FABULOUS ... 461wt_1141


"We handpainted this awesome scrolly antique Victrola cabinet, now armoire, by brush in one of my favorite custom blended colors: French Vanilla (an off white with a hint of yellow added for a yummy old age look). We then artistically distressed the paint to make her look perfectly aged and to bring out the incredible old dark wood from underneath. You will love our refinishing! She is in excellent condition for her considerable old age with touches of shabby details here and there. Some dents & dings, missing veneer on top and inside the display cabinet area, the old crank hole still on one side, scuffs typical of age and use inside the lift top area, wood plate over the small electrical cord hole.... all charming details that ADD to the piece's shabby, yet chic, charm! The cabinet is solid wood ~ sturdy and heavy. We replaced the display cabinet glass and added the metal antique knobs."

I look at my VV 8-12, and then I look at this...........I think I'm gonna be sick!

I supose further proof that all may not be well in the gene pool.

Clay

I'm having a hard time restraining myself from sending this seller a very nasty message. But what would be the point? He's obviously demented, and therefore not wholly responsible for his actions, however atrocious they may be (and are). Note that he wants more for this travesty than an 8-12 in working condition would bring, plus there's that $130 shipping charge! Oh boy, give me air!

The way it looks now, it reminds me of some old cast iron wood burning stove. All it needs is a pipe going out and up the back. Couldn't put that anywhere.

The worst thing is if you look at the other items for sale you'll see all the other pieces of furniture that have had the "Yummy distressed colors" added to them.

anything, and I mean, anything - phonograph/gramophone or otherwise - that is described as "shabby chic" gets me so annoyed! It is just ugly, nothing can be chic and shabby.

The seller acknowledges that there is veneer missing, then goes on to claim that the cabinet is "solid wood". Too bad one doesn't have to meet IQ and ethics and good taste criteria to sell (or buy) on eBay (or Craigslist or anywhere else for that matter). The world would be a better place!

Armoire for who, a dwarf?

Ah "Shabby Chic" is this the same as Shoddy Magnificence ??