Re: [Phono-L] Model L?
They are just expensive. Steven Medved wrote: Hi, A friend is looking for a nice Model L reproducer (sapphire stylus) for an Opera - what price range can he expect to pay these days? I don't see any on eb*y at the moment. Allen $500 to $750 is the typical range. These do not appear on eBay very often. ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Model L?
> Hi, > > A friend is looking for a nice Model L reproducer (sapphire stylus) for > an Opera - what price range can he expect to pay these days? I don't see > any on eb*y at the moment. > > Allen $500 to $750 is the typical range. These do not appear on eBay very often. ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] Model L?
Hi, A friend is looking for a nice Model L reproducer (sapphire stylus) for an Opera - what price range can he expect to pay these days? I don't see any on eb*y at the moment. Allen ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Phono-L Digest, Vol 6, Issue 150
Here is a link on tinfoi.com to a good lesson on packing and shipping cylinders. It's kind of fun to watch and is good information. http://tinfoil.com/outtakes.htm Dan On Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 8:48 AM, Thomas Edison wrote: > > I have not found a shure fire way yet, of shipping cylinders, I now try to > by the eggs that come in a square with the 2 carton sides, and wrap my > cylinder boxes in that and tape them up real good, then bubble wrap around > that. The inside has bubble wrap between the 3 rows of blanks. There is > nothing as disheartning as sending out a dozen cylinders which all an all is > 12 hours of work, and a month of setting. I usually double the insuance on > them so the customer can get there money back if they do arrive broken. I > much rather hand deliver them than ship them. I sell them in storage boxes > that have 12 tube pegs in them. I am a father raising children so I do not > make as many anymore, and do not accept any orders, what I sell I make when > I can.I estimated that in the New York adventure, I had almost > $300,000.00 worth of material stolen from me. Never been quite able to > recover from that, I work for DHS making $9.25/h does not leave much to do > phonographs. > > _ > Get back to school stuff for them and cashback for you. > > http://www.bing.com/cashback?form=MSHYCB&publ=WLHMTAG&crea=TEXT_MSHYCB_BackToSchool_Cashback_BTSCashback_1x1 > ___ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Phono-L Digest, Vol 6, Issue 150
Actually, this is a better link to the video... http://tinfoil.com/collectr.htm#packing Dan On Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 2:41 PM, Daniel Melvin wrote: > Here is a link on tinfoi.com to a good lesson on packing and shipping > cylinders. It's kind of fun to watch and is good information. > > http://tinfoil.com/outtakes.htm > > Dan > On Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 8:48 AM, Thomas Edison < > edisonphonowo...@hotmail.com> wrote: > >> >> I have not found a shure fire way yet, of shipping cylinders, I now try to >> by the eggs that come in a square with the 2 carton sides, and wrap my >> cylinder boxes in that and tape them up real good, then bubble wrap around >> that. The inside has bubble wrap between the 3 rows of blanks. There is >> nothing as disheartning as sending out a dozen cylinders which all an all is >> 12 hours of work, and a month of setting. I usually double the insuance on >> them so the customer can get there money back if they do arrive broken. I >> much rather hand deliver them than ship them. I sell them in storage boxes >> that have 12 tube pegs in them. I am a father raising children so I do not >> make as many anymore, and do not accept any orders, what I sell I make when >> I can.I estimated that in the New York adventure, I had almost >> $300,000.00 worth of material stolen from me. Never been quite able to >> recover from that, I work for DHS making $9.25/h does not leave much to do >> phonographs. >> >> _ >> Get back to school stuff for them and cashback for you. >> >> http://www.bing.com/cashback?form=MSHYCB&publ=WLHMTAG&crea=TEXT_MSHYCB_BackToSchool_Cashback_BTSCashback_1x1 >> ___ >> Phono-L mailing list >> http://phono-l.oldcrank.org >> > > ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Phono-L Digest, Vol 6, Issue 150
Stuff the inside of the record too. Light pack it with paper. Mike OC On Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 11:47 AM, Bill Boruff wrote: > I have had success shipping cylinders in PVC pipe. I first put paper towels > or some other support paper in the core of the record before putting the > record in its box. I then wrap the cylinder boxes in bubble wrap and then > put them in 5" diameter PVC pipe (thin wall to minimize weight) which is cut > to 6" length. Then I package the PVC pieces (one or more cylinders) in a > box with suitable peanuts for shipping. To date I have not had one get > broken. > > > On Aug 14, 2009, at 10:48 AM, Thomas Edison wrote: > > >> I have not found a shure fire way yet, of shipping cylinders, I now try to >> by the eggs that come in a square with the 2 carton sides, and wrap my >> cylinder boxes in that and tape them up real good, then bubble wrap around >> that. The inside has bubble wrap between the 3 rows of blanks. There is >> nothing as disheartning as sending out a dozen cylinders which all an all is >> 12 hours of work, and a month of setting. I usually double the insuance on >> them so the customer can get there money back if they do arrive broken. I >> much rather hand deliver them than ship them. I sell them in storage boxes >> that have 12 tube pegs in them. I am a father raising children so I do not >> make as many anymore, and do not accept any orders, what I sell I make when >> I can.I estimated that in the New York adventure, I had almost >> $300,000.00 worth of material stolen from me. Never been quite able to >> recover from that, I work for DHS making $9.25/h does not leave much to do >> phonographs. >> >> _ >> Get back to school stuff for them and cashback for you. >> http://www.bing.com/cashback >> ?form=MSHYCB&publ=WLHMTAG&crea=TEXT_MSHYCB_BackToSchool_Cashback_BTSCashback_1x1 >> ___ >> Phono-L mailing list >> http://phono-l.oldcrank.org >> > > ___ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] Help me find a diaphragm?
Hmm, sounds weird.. Anyhow, I am looking for 1 or better yet 2 original Edison Diamond C reproducer diaphragms with intact cotton link for the stylus bar. I have a Diamond C with a repro diaphragm that sounds like crap and I love the warm sound of an original. All assistance is appreciated! Thanks John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Phono-L Digest, Vol 6, Issue 150
I have had success shipping cylinders in PVC pipe. I first put paper towels or some other support paper in the core of the record before putting the record in its box. I then wrap the cylinder boxes in bubble wrap and then put them in 5" diameter PVC pipe (thin wall to minimize weight) which is cut to 6" length. Then I package the PVC pieces (one or more cylinders) in a box with suitable peanuts for shipping. To date I have not had one get broken. On Aug 14, 2009, at 10:48 AM, Thomas Edison wrote: I have not found a shure fire way yet, of shipping cylinders, I now try to by the eggs that come in a square with the 2 carton sides, and wrap my cylinder boxes in that and tape them up real good, then bubble wrap around that. The inside has bubble wrap between the 3 rows of blanks. There is nothing as disheartning as sending out a dozen cylinders which all an all is 12 hours of work, and a month of setting. I usually double the insuance on them so the customer can get there money back if they do arrive broken. I much rather hand deliver them than ship them. I sell them in storage boxes that have 12 tube pegs in them. I am a father raising children so I do not make as many anymore, and do not accept any orders, what I sell I make when I can.I estimated that in the New York adventure, I had almost $300,000.00 worth of material stolen from me. Never been quite able to recover from that, I work for DHS making $9.25/h does not leave much to do phonographs. _ Get back to school stuff for them and cashback for you. http://www.bing.com/cashback? form=MSHYCB&publ=WLHMTAG&crea=TEXT_MSHYCB_BackToSchool_Cashback_BTSCas hback_1x1 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Advice please - holes in cylinder surface
Chris,glad things worked out for you -Abe On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 7:31 PM, Chris Kocsis wrote: > Maybe bugs, they're so neat and round, like carpenter bee holes. But not > much deeper than wide. > > The seller was very nice and refunded the purchase instantly. > > Abe Feder wrote: > >> Those holes or divits look like needle drops-or bugs did it >> Abe >> >> On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 5:46 PM, Steven Medved >> wrote: >> >> >> >>> I believe I used candle wax to fill in holes on one of my cylinders, but >>> I >>> would have used a broken record. I think it was a wax amberol and I was >>> able to play the record. >>> >>> Are they chipped or melted? >>> >>> I have no idea how the holes got there, but the seller should give you a >>> full refund and pay return postage. E+ does not have holes. >>> >>> Steve >>> >>> >>> Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:35:55 -0400 From: chris...@cox.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Advice please - holes in cylinder surface I just got a cylinder I won on eBay (Edison 9100, Bob Roberts' Everybody Works But Father) to replace mine that cracked. It was advertised as in excellent + condition, and as I pulled it out of its sleeve it looked like it was. But as I turned it to examine it closely, I found a strange, almost patterned number of deep circular pits among the grooves. I'm afraid to play it in case the stylus catches in these holes and gets ripped out. I'm attaching a picture. I would appreciate advice (as well as any information on how these holes could have formed -- I'm not an experienced collector, but I've never seen anything like them before). Many thanks, Chris -- ATTACHMENT -- **An Attachment Was Scrubbed** Name: 9100 holes.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 52776 bytes URL: < >>> >>> http://oldcrank.org/pipermail/phono-l/attachments/20090812/f397cb3b/attachment.jpg >>> >>> ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org >>> ___ >>> Phono-L mailing list >>> http://phono-l.oldcrank.org >>> >>> >>> >> ___ >> Phono-L mailing list >> http://phono-l.oldcrank.org >> >> >> > ___ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Phono-L Digest, Vol 6, Issue 150
I have not found a shure fire way yet, of shipping cylinders, I now try to by the eggs that come in a square with the 2 carton sides, and wrap my cylinder boxes in that and tape them up real good, then bubble wrap around that. The inside has bubble wrap between the 3 rows of blanks. There is nothing as disheartning as sending out a dozen cylinders which all an all is 12 hours of work, and a month of setting. I usually double the insuance on them so the customer can get there money back if they do arrive broken. I much rather hand deliver them than ship them. I sell them in storage boxes that have 12 tube pegs in them. I am a father raising children so I do not make as many anymore, and do not accept any orders, what I sell I make when I can.I estimated that in the New York adventure, I had almost $300,000.00 worth of material stolen from me. Never been quite able to recover from that, I work for DHS making $9.25/h does not leave much to do phonographs. _ Get back to school stuff for them and cashback for you. http://www.bing.com/cashback?form=MSHYCB&publ=WLHMTAG&crea=TEXT_MSHYCB_BackToSchool_Cashback_BTSCashback_1x1 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] CAPS phonograph show
Jerry Blais and I drove to the CAPS Show as usual. There were interesting machines to buy and I sold most of what I brought including 6 phonographs and many related small items.The entertainment for the Banquet as Scott and Denise have described was superbas good as any I have seen over the past 10 or 12 years. Jerry and I sat next to the fellows running the projector. The precision with which they worked was amazing, and the pianist played non-stop for about 1 1/2 hours. In addition to all this we heard the world's oldest recorded sound from about 1857 thanks to David Giovannoni. Congrats CAPS for such a great Show!!! Stan Stanford, President Oregon Territory Antique Phonograph Society - Original Message - From: "Scott and Denise Corbett" To: "'Antique Phonograph List'" Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 10:50 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] CAPS phonograph show For those who could not make the CAPS phonograph show in Southern California, it was a great show! We have attended all 24 years the show has been held and it was the best show ever! A Busy Bee disc (minus reproducer) for $125 and a Columbia BF for $300 were among the many bargains. Rare machines like an Edison Schoolhouse (one of 27 known) were also for sale. One dealer offered 100's of playable cylinder for .75 to $2.00 each. I overheard one guy on his cell phone telling his friend "You need to get down here now. You won't believe what great stuff is here!" That was just the show. The banquet the night before included a silent auction with 200 lots, and a great dinner. The presentation was amazing. Joe Rinaudo presented a range of silent movies on his original hand cranked projector. Original glass slides were shown (including phonograph ads) while the reels were changed. "A Trip to the Moon" , Buster Keaton's "COPS", and Laurel & Hardy's immortal "Big Business" were among the classics shown. I had a difficult time deciding what was more interesting: Watching the movies or watching him crank and work the equipment! All the films had live piano accompaniment. The presenters wore period costumes to set the mood. As a bonus, we heard a concert cylinder played on a original Polyphone Concert machine. Wow, what volume! Mark your calendars for next August! -Scott & Denise Corbett -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of rrocr...@aol.com Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 6:44 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Phono-L Digest, Vol 6, Issue 150 Any information of CAPS convention? ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] CAPS phonograph show
For those who could not make the CAPS phonograph show in Southern California, it was a great show! We have attended all 24 years the show has been held and it was the best show ever! A Busy Bee disc (minus reproducer) for $125 and a Columbia BF for $300 were among the many bargains. Rare machines like an Edison Schoolhouse (one of 27 known) were also for sale. One dealer offered 100's of playable cylinder for .75 to $2.00 each. I overheard one guy on his cell phone telling his friend "You need to get down here now. You won't believe what great stuff is here!" That was just the show. The banquet the night before included a silent auction with 200 lots, and a great dinner. The presentation was amazing. Joe Rinaudo presented a range of silent movies on his original hand cranked projector. Original glass slides were shown (including phonograph ads) while the reels were changed. "A Trip to the Moon" , Buster Keaton's "COPS", and Laurel & Hardy's immortal "Big Business" were among the classics shown. I had a difficult time deciding what was more interesting: Watching the movies or watching him crank and work the equipment! All the films had live piano accompaniment. The presenters wore period costumes to set the mood. As a bonus, we heard a concert cylinder played on a original Polyphone Concert machine. Wow, what volume! Mark your calendars for next August! -Scott & Denise Corbett -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of rrocr...@aol.com Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 6:44 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Phono-L Digest, Vol 6, Issue 150 Any information of CAPS convention? ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
