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I am currently trying to purchase a phonograph, but the seller is in Westfield, Massachusetts and I live near Sacramento, CA. If one of you fine collectors would help a colleague in need, it would be as simple as having it dropped at a UPS Store for them to pack and ship. I could easily pay via PayPal directly to you or however you wish. For some reason the seller won't ship. Perhaps for personal reasons I can respect.

I am a collector with a grandfather that had America's largest personal collection of phonographs and nickelodeons in 1955. I've acquired much of his collection (Edison Victor VI, Concert, Opera, Fireside, Home, DD, and much more all in MINT condition)and want this piece in Mass.

Let me know if you can help. Looking for someone that is honest and has a good reputation on this forum.

If you don't get any responses here, I would highly recommend checking out uShip. I have used it several times to ship machines from different states.

Brandon wrote:If you don't get any responses here, I would highly recommend checking out uShip. I have used it several times to ship machines from different states.

Thank you for the tip!!

Hello,

I used Antique Transport Company to ship a VE 8-4 from upstate New York to Southern California and was very satisfied by their cost and professionalism. I paid $345.00 for pick-up, blanketing, strapping, shipment, and delivery. You won't get quick delivery; pick-up and delivery are on THEIR schedule; took about three months to ship across country, but the cost was worth it, and they do COD. Craters and Freighters would've cost me $1500.00. I'd NEVER use UPS again, unless you'd want your phonograph to arrive in pieces. You can Google Antique Transport Company for their contact information. Good Luck.

Bruce

Just thought of something.

Usually, a seller won't ship because he/she doesn't want to hassle with any prep work, etc. Antique Transport Company, or Craters and Freighters, will pick up the item from the seller; the seller doesn't have to do ANYTHING except watch the driver and helper load the phonograph into the truck. You can also Google Craters and Freighters for the office nearest the seller for more information and crating & shipping quotes.

Bruce