Re: [Phono-L] Red Banner Long Case Edison Home A
George, I couldn't resist. Here's two more:H3611H10995 Much appreciated. Jack Whelan www.PhonoJack.com ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Thank you - not phono related
Me too, six years. Still in treatment, the battle goes on. > From: msprin...@gmail.com > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2012 21:29:29 -0500 > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Thank you - not phono related > > My husband and I are both in that club... ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
[Phono-L] Exploring Phonograph Show/Sale in Boston
Bruce, The airfare to TF Green in Providence RI would be much higher that Boston. More important, you'd get a larger turn out in a large metro city, Boston. The number of hotels (from low cost to upper range) accessible by public transit is very large.An important consideration is open parking area as many dealers haul their inventory in a trailer. There are several well-attended Antique Radio Shows in the Boston area, might make sense to schedule at the same time, venue. Jack > Date: Tue, 15 May 2012 17:40:26 + > From: bruce78...@comcast.net > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] 2013 Phonograph Show/Sale > > I wonder if we could sponsor one some year. You would have to have it > somewhere that is close access to an airport and hotels and motels etc. The > Attleboro area is close proximity to T.F. Green airport, Rte 95 etc. , you > would just need to find a hotel or function hall that was nearby with large > enough facilities, to hold a two day event, and also gain access to the list > of all of the dealers who can be solicited. and make it on a date where it > does not conflict with other well established Phonograph shows/Sales. > > Bruce ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Stuck with a Crapophone
John, I'm glad to see you created that eBay link describing crap-o-phones. Years ago, I would routinely send a message to eBay bidders suggesting they refer to one of several links that described crap-o-phones. I received many thank you messages from bidders, helping them avoid the pain of buying such junk. Ultimately, eBay banned me under my original eBay name for "interfering with a bidding transaction" which was its policy at that time. Today, it's not easy to get the bidder or buyer's email address so I'm surprised you were able to help. Good work. Jack Whelan > Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2012 06:24:39 -0700 > From: john9...@pacbell.net > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Stuck with a Crapophone > > Hi Jim > Here it is. It is a general primer for those on wBay who are interested in > phonographs, so it is a little basic, but it contains info about watching out > for Crapophones including the typical ways to tell what is real and what is > not. Here is the link to the article. > > http://reviews.ebay.com/Antique-Phonographs-Gramophones-and-Victrolas?ugid=102813578 > John ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] art film video with a 78rpm theme
Joesph, Thanks for the link to your self-produced music video. Well done. What a fabulous way to introduce the ghosts. It was fun to watch how you made them 'stay ghosts' but participate real-time. Excellent work.Congratulations. Happy Halloween back at ya. Jack Whelan > From: phonom...@knxdramahour.com > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:54:52 -0700 > Subject: [Phono-L] art film video with a 78rpm theme > > hi folks. list lurker and wind-up dulcetto owner peeping out of the shadows > to say I just completed work on our self-produced art film music video in the > hallowe'en spirit: ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Ortho Victrola 4-40 Before and After
Excellent work, John. Well done! Nice gentle restoration. Jack > Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2011 14:59:30 -0700 > From: john9...@pacbell.net > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Subject: [Phono-L] Ortho Victrola 4-40 Before and After > > I decided to tackle a project I have been wanting to do for over a year now, > and freshen the finish on my VV-4-40 with Howard's Restor-A-Finish. The > existing finish was pretty worn and dull, and Restor-A-Finish is the first > thing to try before refinishing. I am not sure what it does but it really > brought back some life to the finish. I like original finishes and I don't > like to refinish unless it is absolutely necessary. Here is a link to the > before and after shots. I always take them because I like to see the > comparison. > > http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/john9ten/ > > John Robles > ___ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] What made Humpty Dumpty fall
Hey Steve, Thanks for the Humpty Dumpty history lesson. All this time I understood Humpy Dumpty wasn't an obese egg, but really a rather obese cannon used in the Siege of Colchester during the English Civil War. This three month battle was between the Parlimentarians (today's conservatives, constitutionalists) against the Royalists (today's liberals, supporting the monarchy). Although there is much speculation about the original term Humpty Dumpty, we can all benefit by learning more English History as many lessons learned hundreds of years ago are playing out today. For the serious reader, the story about dissatisfaction with the government and economic decline is pretty much the same, the parallels from three hundred years ago are amazing. Too bad there are no Victor recordings about the real story. By the way, there is no truth to the story about why Jack and Jill went up the hill. Jack > From: steve_nor...@msn.com > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2011 21:31:05 -0400 > Subject: [Phono-L] What made Humpty Dumpty fall > > > HUMPTY DUMPTY by Sterling, Moran, & H. von Tilzer >as sung by Billy Murray & Ed. SmalleEveryone knows Humpty Dumpty sat upon > a wall. > But no one seems to know what made poor Humpty Dumpty fall. > My great-grand-dad was just a lad, but he was there to see. > The story's true, so I'll tell you just what he told to me. > Humpty Dumpty sat upon a wall. > Humpty Dumpty had an awful fall. > A girl was passing by. > Her skirt was rather high. > She kept on going, never knowing-- > Glory! How the wind was blowing! > Humpty Dumpty nearly lost an eye. > If you're a man, you know the reason why. > She said, "Would you please tie my shoe?" > Of course, 'twas just a stall. > But that's what made poor Humpty Dumpty fall. > > Humpty Dumpty lived in the time > Of old Mother Goose and her nursery rhyme. > Hi diddle diddle > The profiteers fiddle > We all have to dance to their tune. > Prices leap to the sky > Meat was never so high > Since the cow jumped over the moon! > > You know, I asked my great-grand-dad if Humpty broke a leg. > He said, "He went completely broke, because he was an egg". > She looked so swell > That Humpty fell > And his poor life was spoiled; > But don't forget, > He'd be here yet > If he had been hard-boiled! > Humpty Dumpty sat upon a wall. > Humpty Dumpty had an awful fall. > The girlie passed him by; > She winked her pretty eye. > He saw the clocking on her stocking-- > "Glory my!" he said, "How shocking!" > Humpty Dumpty turned around and looked >and looked and looked and looked > And that's how Humpty Dumpty's goose was cooked. > He was weak and took a peek > But if you had his view, > I bet you'd do like Humpty Dumpty too. > > Hickory dickory doc, > The mouse found a flask in the clock. > Two drinks of that stuff > Made the mouse feel so tough > That he chased all the cats on the block! > > London Bridge is falling down > All around the mulberry bush > Jack and Jill > Went up the hill > For all I know, they're up there still. > (?) Down among the wildflowers. > All the king's horses and all the king's men > Who saw poor Humpty fall > Could never put him back upon the wall. > > > From: cdh...@earthlink.net > > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > > Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:41:15 -0400 > > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] WWI music perspective > > > > Yeah, I have the record. Much as I remember lyrics, I can't come up with > > the reason the poor soul flopped. It's a real good recording with a lot of > > good musicianship, too. Can't remember that, either. My Victor Master book > > is in another room. > > > > It's an orthophonic, so there may be yet another one about the unfortunate > > egg. > > > > Original Message: > > - > > From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com > > Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:39:51 -0400 > > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] WWI music perspective > > > > > > > > Has anyone heard Humpty Dumpty on Victor? We learn what made him fall. > > > > Steve > > > > > > > > ___ > > Phono-L mailing list > > http://phono-l.org > > > > > > mail2web - Check your email from the web at > > http://link.mail2web.com/mail2web > > > > > > ___ > > Phono-L mailing list > > http://phono-l.org > > ___ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Banner Suitcase Home knurled screw along with reproducer and recorder history, all you wanted to know when you have insomnia
Nice Research, Steve. Well done! Thanks, Jack > From: steve_nor...@msn.com > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org; steve_nor...@msn.com > Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:26:33 -0400 > Subject: [Phono-L] Banner Suitcase Home knurled screw along with reproducer > and recorder history, all you wanted to know when you have insomnia > > > Hello Mark and list, > > You asked: > > What is the serial number of your home? As always I enjoy feedback. > > in 1889 Edison originally envisioned his phonograph as a business machine. ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Lusitania
A leap of faith, just like the comment about the Gulf of Tonkin. Mostly hyped by the ___ press. The North Vietnamese made their intentions quite clear and now that their history books are open, we get to see their real intentions. > Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:09:57 -0500 > From: rich-m...@octoxol.com > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Lusitania > > I have seen that book also. What it lacked was definitive proof. The > autor took known facts and then added in what the possible logical > conclusions were from the final result of the sinking. A literary leap > of faith. > > On 09/21/2011 09:59 PM, cdh...@earthlink.net wrote: > > There was really not much mystery to the Lusitania sinking, if you find > > your information in the right places. I have a paperback book from probably > > 35-40 years ago,which told the whole story. The ship was armed, with > > concealed gun mounts, and was carrying a lot of munitions in its hold. The > > German government published a full page ad in the New York papers, telling > > that the ship was a warship, nand that if it were sighted on the high seas, > > it would be torpedoed, as a routine act of war. If any Americans set sail > > on the ship, they would do so at their own risk. I've seen this ad > > reproduced elsewhere since. Reprints from the ship's manifest are shown in > > this book, and show tons of munitions aboard. > > > > In addition, the captain had orders, after he sailed, tht brought him into > > the area where it was torpedoed. > > > > After the torpedo hit the ship, there were numerous secondary explosions > > from the ship. Guess why. The tale tells rthat the sub commander didn't > > realize the ship's identity until the torpedo was under way. He was said > > the remark "My God, That's the Lusitania!!". > > . > > Original Message: > > - > > From: Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com > > Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:53:57 -0400 > > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > > Subject: [Phono-L] Lusitania > > > > > > > > And just to add to thatElbert Hubbard was on his way to England, > > on > > the Lusitania, to speak out against World War I, when it was sunk by the > > Germans..he didn't survive. Monday, August 08, 2011AN AMERICAN > > multi-millionaire has moved a step closer to realising one of his life’s > > great ambitions — solving the enduring mystery of the sinking of the > > Lusitania. Gregg Bemis, 83, who has owned the wreck since 1968, oversaw > > operations off the south coast on Saturday as divers began cutting through > > the hull of the wreck. It was 25 nautical miles south of the Old Head of > > Kinsale en route from New York to Liverpool in May 1915 when it was hit > > under its bridge by a torpedo fired from a German U-boat. > > > >The explosion triggered a mystery secondary explosion which ripped the > > hull of the 790ft (241m) vessel apart. > > > >It sank by the head in less than 18 minutes, killing 1,198 of the 1,959 > > people on board, including 39 children and dozens of Americans. > > > >The sinking caused massive controversy because the vessel was carrying > > civilian passengers, including eminent and wealthy politicians, artists, > > the art collector Hugh Lane, academics and businessmen. > > > > > > Read more: > > http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/kfgbmhojidcw/rss2/#ixzz1YX2wRsEr > > > > > > http://www.archaeology.org/0901/trenches/lusitania.html The nearly > > century-old debate about whether the passenger liner > > Lusitania was transporting British war munitions when torpedoed by a > > German U-boat is over. Physical evidence of just such a cargo has been > > recovered > > from the wreck, which rests 12 miles off the Irish coast in 300 feet of > > murky, > > turbulent water. > > Bullets from the ship now confirm it was > > carrying military cargo. Lusitania was sunk off County Cork on May 7, 1915. > > The attack killed > > 1,198 people, including 128 Americans, and helped push the United States > > into > > World War I. Ever since the ship went down, there have been suspicions that > > Lusitania was carrying live munitions. Under the rules of war, that would > > have made the liner a legitimate target, as the Germans maintained at the > > time. > > > > The British government has always been evasive about the presence of > > munitions on Lusitania. Two cargo manifests were submitted; the second, > > filed after the ship sailed, indicated there were light munitions on board. > > Some > > believe the ship was carrying much more, however, and that the British Navy > > attempted to destroy the wreck in the 1950s to conceal its military cargo. > > Now a team led by County Waterford-based diver Eoin McGarry, on behalf of > > Lusitania's American owner, Gregg Bemis, has recovered live ammunition > > from the wreck. Bemis was granted a five-year license in 2007 by the Irish > > government to conduct limited excavations at the site. He originally bought > > the > > vessel in
Re: [Phono-L] Who was the man selling the Exhibition flanges he made at the Orlando show
Steve, I don't remember if Ron Sitko set up a table in Orlando this year; I don't think so. But I have purchased rubber flanges for Exhibitions from him at Orlando and other shows. Telephone 518 371 8549. Jack > From: steve_nor...@msn.com > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org; phonol...@yahoogroups.com > Date: Sun, 4 Sep 2011 08:53:55 -0400 > Subject: [Phono-L] Who was the man selling the Exhibition flanges he made at > the Orlando show > > > > > > Hello, Who was the man selling the Exhibition flanges he made at the Orlando > show? Steve > ___ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] ristaucrat jukebox information PhonoJack.com
Hi Bob, For some info about Ristaucrat Inc, and the variety of Ristaucrat phonographs, please see my site:http://phonojack.com and click on Ristaucrat. Hope this info help. Contact me using the Contact Link and let me know which Ristaucrat you have, perhaps I can help point you in the right direction. Ron, Thanks for the message. Jack ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Whistler Sybil Sanderson Fagan
Great Research, Loran. Thanks. > From: lo...@oldcrank.com > Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2011 14:01:32 -0700 > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Subject: [Phono-L] Whistler Sybil Sanderson Fagan > > Earlier this week, someone on FaceBook posted an artist photo of a young > woman, fingers in mouth, standing next to an Edison W-250. After a little > discussion about the machine, the question came up about the history of the > artist. Googling brings up little more than discographies, so I dusted off my > research cap and pieced together some facts about her life. It may be > interesting to some. > > Sybil Sanderson Fagan ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] Edison Army & Navy
In the March 1919 issue of “Edison Diamond Points”, one of Edison periodical's for the company’s jobbers and dealers, there was an interesting quote: “when all the Army and Navy models that have survived the war come back to this country, someone will have to write a book about them”. One of Thomas Edison’s long time,right-hand men, William Maxwell, who we’d now call Vice President of Sales, helped spearhead a charitable contribution pay for the for the supply of Army Navy Phonographs. After making the trip to France on a United States troup transport ship, Maxwell recognized the need for phonographs to entertain troops on their way to France and other European countries. Edison set up a special fund and launched a program to raise money at the Edison Dealers Convention. Before long, contributions from dealers and jobbers, individuals and charitable organizations had raised sufficient funds to supply all transport ships with these specially priced (below cost) Army Navy phonographs. Jack ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] New Nipper Collectibles II Book
Hi Friends, I got mine today! Joan and Robin Rolfs did a great job producing Nipper Collectibles Volume II Book. This is a high quality, beautifully printed book with many brilliant, natural four-color photos. If you're interested in Nipper, the RCA Victor Trademark Dog, Victor Talking Machines, RCA Victor, HMV and other companies displaying the Nipper logo you'll find a treasure trove of great examples of Nipper memorabilia in this book. Many of the photos come from US Collectors including the Rolf's own collection so it has a decided American slant but it will be of keen interest to collectors worldwide. Bargain priced at $36.00 including shipping to the continental USA, I think this is a great update and great value to go along with the Rolf's first Nipper Collectibles book. If you haven't purchased the first Nipper Collectibles book, you can purchase both Volume I and II at a bargain price. Check out www.audioantique.com/ Have fun, Jack Whelanwww.PhonoJack.com ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Fwd: Is this legit ?
The eBay winner's 30 history of buying shows no experience with buying phonograph related items, in fact most of his/her buying is associated with Barbie Dolls; I'm serious. The next highest eBay bidder competing with the winner also has no 30 history experience buying phonographs. Although attribution of "There's a sucker born every minute" is wrongly given to PT Barnum; this quote is unfortunately applicable to this uneducated buyer. Jack > From: maxbu...@wowway.com > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2011 10:47:57 -0500 > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Fwd: Is this legit ? > > Look closely at the elbow. It looks like a PVC plumbing elbow that has been > painted black. Also, if I'm not mistaken that is a Western Electric horn > that previously had a driver and a red light in the small hole. It was some > sort of test equipment for telephone linemen. > At first I thought the box was new but looking closely I agree that this is > a Magnavox radio battery box as the box is walnut and the patina is perfect. > Bruce M > > > > - Original Message - > From: "harvey kravitz" > To: "Antique Phonograph List" > Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2011 9:29 PM > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Fwd: Is this legit ? > > > >I think this is a crapo-franken. I can't believe that this went for nearly > > $1100?!! all it takes are two idiots who want this thing bad > > enough. > > Harvey Kravitz > > > > > > > > > > > > From: "bruce78...@comcast.net" > > To: Phono-L > > Sent: Sun, March 27, 2011 6:28:08 PM > > Subject: [Phono-L] Fwd: Is this legit ? > > > > > > > > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-MagnavoxTable-Top-Victrola-4-A_W0QQitemZ150577724918QQcategoryZ38030QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m8QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DMW%26its%3DC%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D8041154857892306133 > > > > > > > > I would have to say, I have really never seen anthing like this before. Is > > this > > really legit ? or is it some kind of Frankenphone? > > > > ___ > > 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] Dealers (Not) taking advantance of collectors
I disagree with the generalized statement about “Dealers taking advantage of collectors”. It’s ok to accuse, but to say “.. there may have been a few…” to form a cartel to take advantage of collectors”, should be substantiated. What evidence do you have? This is not a fair statement and it’s still unfair if you say I don’t think so…. I think that bitter taste described from a big time parts dealer in California (wow, a very large net) has caused some loss of objectivity here. It’s not fair and reasonable to describe one bad incident (for whatever reason) and assume others in the dealer group behave that way. We should think about eBay in a more objective way too. First, I think trading on eBay like any other trading venue has risks and rewards. I’m reminded of the old adage about low prices: “The bitterness of poor __ (fill in the product, service, quality) remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten”. If I legitimate phonograph dealer is selling on eBay, if you choose to do business with him/her chances are you’ll be treated better and get a better value. He may in fact require a minimum price as he has to allow not only for his product cost, but inventory risk, assumed warranty or customer satisfaction risk, gross profit, taxes and other costs of doing business, in some cases some level of overhead, even if working out of his house. I think eBay’s low prices often show the big difference (risk/reward) of buying from an opportunistic seller rather than established dealer with staying power. Unfortunately, for some dealers, they’ve had to sell some inventory to get much needed cash in this weakened economy. Fortunate for collectors, this could be shaping up to be a very long “buyer’s market”. I don’t understand why our phonograph dealers get beat up so frequently. Are we becoming more cynical? My experience 99% of the time has been positive. I’m amazed to watch dealers as recent as the Orlando show this week, have to put up with ‘the public’ or collectors that will pick a dealer’s brain for free information, valuable experience, years of knowledge, then dicker with him over a couple of bucks. I’m glad I’m not a dealer because I couldn’t stay positive and happy dealing with some of ungrateful, who say, I can get it cheaper, or your prices are out of line, or I can make or buy that myself for a lot less. If you don’t want to buy, be polite and just walk away and don’t forget to say thank you as it’s good manners and at least you’re giving something back to the dealer that incurred the cost of attending the show. How bad is it? Pretty bad. The Orlando Phonograph Show organizers have for years encouraged collectors to attend the informal, free “Dealer swap” in the parking lot on Friday. I think this is as much fun as the show on Saturday. Now the numbers of people attending the free show (to save a very small $8.00) is growing and taking away from the much needed income from the Saturday show. This isn’t meant to be a “let’s stick up for dealers” message. And it's aimed back at anyone on this board. We need to seriously examine our own behavior in this fun phono-centric hobby. I’ve been a long time collector, researcher, restorer, with a focus on the fun of the hobby. Overall, I’ve benefitted from some financial gains and losses although that hasn’t been my focus. As they say in Las Vegas, you’re losses are what you pay for the fun and entertainment. We can include the benefit of knowledge about a very wide variety of subjects (music, mechanical, wood finishing, electrical, technology, history and much more) and some very good friends! Going forward, we shouldn’t use such a broad brush to paint phonograph dealers in such a negative light. When clubs, museums, or other entities that use conduct some level of fundraising, it seems that the dealers are the first to quietly step and donate. We need a strong dealer base in this hobby. I'd rather pay a dealer a fair price, even pay a premium for his "value added" to help them stay in business. Now, go find a phonograph dealer and give her/him a BIG HUG! Jack > ___ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Seller's Name was/ Frankenreproducer alert
Andy, Thanks for the heads up on this topic. As a result of your info, I was able to get reimbursed under eBay's Buyer Protection Plan and post a negative feedback to warn others about the buyer. At Vonage's suggestion, I bought a used Vonage router (my previous Vonage Linksys router failed) on eBay. The seller claimed it was only 6 months old... When I tried to use it, Vonage told me there was an outstanding balance on the account associated with that router so it was not a valid Vonage product. The buyer agreed to take it back and offered a product only refund, no freight. After repeatedly asking for the promised refund, the buyer later claimed he never received it back, contrary to the receipt I got from the Post Office. I submitted the info to PayPal, they wanted to negotiate. I said I wanted the full refund including freight charges. PayPal ruled in my favor saying nobody was at fault and the transaction was cancelled. I immediately posted the negative feedback before getting PayPal's cancellation notice. So if you act quickly before PayPal/eBay sweep it away, perhaps we can help others by posting negative feedback when deserved. Jack > From: > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:46:28 -0700 > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Seller's Name was/ Frankenreproducer alert > > Hi Steve ~ > > The way eBay works, you can't leave a negative feedback AND get > reimbursed on a bad purchase by eBay's Buyer Protection. The > unsatisfactory transaction is technically cancelled as though it never > happened to begin with. > > Even the posting below acknowledges (despite the positives) that the > item could have been packed better, had additional (incorrectly > mounted?) hardware, and he agrees that the seller was rude. And yet, > he probably left a positive feedback. > > I think there must be dozens, if not hundreds of dissatisfied buyers > who would rather be made whole again financially on their > misrepresented/badly packed/damaged/modified or incomplete purchase, > than take a loss and retain the ability to leave negative feedback on > this seller, and thus warn others away from a potentially miserable > experience. > > I'm ordinarily very careful about saying anything publicly about > anyone that isn't positive (if you can't say something nice...), but > based on personal experience, both my own and that of my friend and > customer, I can only conclude that this seller is dangerous. He > certainly doesn't appear to make any effort to "play by the same rules". > > That's my take on it. > > Andy > > On Dec 6, 2010, at 12:32 PM, Steven Medved wrote: > > > > > If you look at his ratings they are actually quite good. > > > > > >>> Hi all! I'll be be honest and say I have dealt with this > >>> individual in the past. I guess I'll provide a contrarian view to > >>> those experiences posted thus far. I purchased an Edison machine > >>> from him and it was packed relatively well. It could have been > >>> better, but all was safe. The machine was exactly as stated, but > >>> came with some extra mounting screws and springs to mount the > >>> motor to the motor board, so I'm sure someone got screwed (pun > >>> intended). I must agree that he was somehat a rude individual, but > >>> not so much that it really bothered me as he shipped very fast and > >>> everything was actually great! I just thought I'd provide another > >>> view of just my experience. I would not necessaril recommend him, > >>> but my transcation ended well thankfully after reading these > >>> posts. I do not recall his name, but I looked his phone number up > >>> and found the following information for those who wish to dig > >>> deeper. > >>> > >>> > >>> Antique Edison > >>> (412) 257-8926 > >>> 301 Murray Ave > >>> Bridgeville, PA 15017 > >>> antiquedi...@aol.com > >>> > >> > >> ___ > >> 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] How to order the Collector's Guide to Victor Records
It easy, to order the Collector's Guide to Victor Records, Just go to www.PayPal.com and "send money" to na...@78rpm.com This is Kurt's business account. Fill in the message field stating you want to buy the hard cover or soft cover version of the book and add the $5.00 freight charge. Jack Whelan www.PhonoJack.com ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Charles McCarn Phonograph Collection, Mooresville, NC
Hi Gang, Here's another link to a video/photo from a visit to our good friend and phono-expert Charles McCarn, from a few years ago. This is a Windows Media Video .wmv file which should automatically start. http://phonojack.com/gallery/CharlesMcCarns.wmv Have fun, Jack Whelan PhonoJack.com > From: vinyl.visi...@live.com ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Fireside crane sought
John, I suggest you contact Don Gfell, long time horn builder and reputable dealer who has a supply of repro Fireside cranes. From what I understand, Don makes his cranes with the wider diameter so the fit nicely into a variety of Edison machines. If you need the smaller diameter crane, you simply grind the bottom 2 inches so it properly seats into your Fireside recepticle if its the narrow version. Don's web site is located at: http://www.edisonman.com/ Have fun, Jack www.PhonoJack.com > Date: Thu, 23 Sep 2010 22:55:38 -0700 > From: john9...@pacbell.net > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Subject: [Phono-L] Fireside crane sought > > Anyone have an original Fireside crane they could part with? > Thanks > John Robles > ___ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Edison Opera on ebay
There are so many glaring errors that indicate this poor Edison Opera is not legit including the SpearTip horn, elbow, poor quality paint job, poor quality stripping, stain and attempt at refinishing and description errors. I wouldn't want to own a machine that had been hacked by whoever did this. But perhaps most telling is the seller hasn't conducted a transaction on eBay since Decembe 2007.My "guess" is this seller's name has been hijacked. Jack ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Oddball sort of ex-Brunswick crapophone
Looks like somebody has been smoking some "bad weed" and decided to create this mess. I hope the designer has a sense of humor and no bidder would take his offer seriously. Jack > From: lhera...@bu.edu > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:32:07 -0400 > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Oddball sort of ex-Brunswick crapophone > > Looks like it has a portable phono motor is the donor a portable panatrope? > > Ron L > > -Original Message- > From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On > Behalf Of Andrew Baron > Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 6:35 PM > To: Antique Phonograph List > Subject: [Phono-L] Oddball sort of ex-Brunswick crapophone > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110577453141&_trksid=e110 > 10.m203&_trkparms=algo%3DCRX%26its%3DI%252BS%26itu%3DSI%252BUCI%26otn%3D4&ss > PageName=ADME:B:WNA:US:1348 > ___ > 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] Tom Edison Time Magazine July 5, 2010
There's a specal link to the July 5th 2010 issue of Time Magazine on the Friends of Thomas Edison National Historic Park www.foedison.org where you can see the on-line version of this issue which includes some great stories and videos. Check it out: www.foedison.org Have fun, Jack _ The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multicalendar&ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_5 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Table cranes have sold
I agree, the table cranes look great, I would take two. Very nice work. Our hobby desperately needs this kind of talent and workmanship. Jack > From: tom...@msn.com > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 21:24:57 -0500 > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Table cranes have sold > > It sounds like Lee should make more of these stands. From the rave reviews > everyone is giving they would be a hit. > Tom > > -Original Message- > From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On > Behalf Of Loran T. Hughes > Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 7:58 PM > To: Antique Phonograph List > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Table cranes have sold > > Lucky devils! I was at work when this offer came through - so congrats > to those who snapped them up! I got mine from Lee way back when. One > of my better phono investments. > > Loran > > On Wed, May 26, 2010 at 3:24 PM, s.l. rexrode > wrote: > > > > > > Hello Fellow Collectors, > > The table cranes have been spoken for, thanks to all who had an interest. > > If anyone is interested in the 24" brass horn and/or the Columbia > AB...please contact me off-list. > > Thank You, Lee > > Lee rexrodeseymorep...@hotmail.com814-873-8753 > ___ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > ___ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] CAPS membership via PayPal
George, What e-mail should be used to make Payment to CAPS via PayPal? Thank you, Jack Whelan > Anyone wishing to subscribe to The Sound Box may do so my logging onto the > website Steve provided: > > www.ca-phono.org. > > ...and pay online with Paypal. Otherwise, send a check to the address given > on the website. All back issues are still available as well. > > George P. > > > > > > > > > > > -Original Message- > From: Steven Medved > To: Phono-l > Sent: Mon, May 17, 2010 7:19 pm > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison Brass Mandrels... some idle thoughts... > > > > Hi Harvey, > > George must have read the The Edison "Home" Phonograph, 1896 - 1901 in the > Sept > 2006 CAPS The Sound Box. This was a wonderful article well worth the price of > the annual subscription. I still refer to this article for the most valuable > information it provides. > > I cannot say enough about how enjoyable The Sound Box is to read. > > Steve > > > Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 16:01:02 -0700 > > From: harveykrav...@yahoo.com > > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison Brass Mandrels... some idle thoughts... > > > > Hi George, > > Thanks for the help. I really appreciate it. > > All the best. > > Harvey > > > > > > > > > > > > > > From: "gpaul2...@aol.com" > > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > > Sent: Mon, May 17, 2010 2:00:14 PM > > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison Brass Mandrels... some idle thoughts... > > > > > > Harvey, > > > > An Edison "Home" numbered in the 3400 range would date from February 1898. > > As > I noted yesterday on the ATM board, "Homes" began appearing with > nickel-plated > mandrels in October/November 1898. Hope this helps - - > > > > George P. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -Original Message- > > From: harvey kravitz > > To: Antique Phonograph List > > Sent: Mon, May 17, 2010 3:09 pm > > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison Brass Mandrels... some idle thoughts... > > > > > > Hi Al, > > Thank you for all your help.I really learned a lot from you. I have an > > Edison > > suit case Home with a 3400's serial number. Do you know if it had a brass > > mandrel? It was converted into a 2/4 min. machine either by the original > > owner > > > or a collector. If this indeed had a brass mandrel, I'd love to get it back > > to > > > original. > > Thanks, > > Harvey Kravitz > > > > > > > > > > > > > > From: "clockworkh...@aol.com" > > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > > Sent: Sun, May 16, 2010 4:04:46 AM > > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison Brass Mandrels... some idle thoughts... > > > > > > Greetings Harvey: > > > > The solid brass mandrels were on the early M and E electric machines. They > > were press fit onto the steel mandrel shaft. Even in those days solid brass > > of that diameter was expensive so few are found to be solid after 1896. As > > the M topworks was adapted for the Springmotor machines the brass mandrel > > became a hollow cylinder with brass ends pressed in. It was a thick wall > > brass which still carried some weight. The smaller diameter end was > > indented > > to allow for the needle bearing guard on the endgate. In 1901 the nickel > > plated thin walled drawn brass mandrel allowed for a drastic reduction in > brass > > costs and reduced the number of machining operations. The indented end > > continued for the M and E but the new Triumph line did not require it. For > the > > rest of the Triumph production the drawn brass mandrel continued to serve > > well. > > > > The Home phonograph had the thick walled hollow brass mandrel with end > > pieces almost from the earliest machines. Only the very lowest serial > > numbers > > > are occasionally found with a solid mandrel and the indented end. The Home > > had that thick walled brass mandrel for a long time but wall thickness was > > reduced as nickel plating was added. The drawn thin brass mandrel was > > introduced before the 1901 new style cabinet change. The length of the > > mandrel > > > shaft remained the same un
Re: [Phono-L] [MOCAPS-L] Type of Finish on Victor VV-100
Bruce, Victor Talking Machines (VTM) offered a very wide selection of finishes on several types of woods. These finishes could be custom ordered. The tiger strip of your oak wood is easy to identify, but the variety of stains on oak made identification a bit more difficult. I believe that finish is GM. Gunmetal Oak. GM on oak is actually a bit darker than EE English Oak. To match GM on oak today, I'd use Jacobean color stain. I've not seen any evidence that VTM used Irish Oak. Jack To: mocap...@yahoogroups.com CC: Phono-L@oldcrank.org From: bruce78...@comcast.net Date: Sat, 26 Sep 2009 01:23:20 + Subject: [MOCAPS-L] Type of Finish on Victor VV-100 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8cj7MOCdpk I am looking to try an pin down what type of Victor Finish this might be, but it is hard to determine from the small samples that are shown in Victor Data Book. Anyone care to offer an opinion. Thanks, Bruce __._,_.___ Messages in this topic (1) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic Messages | Files | Photos | Links | Database | Polls | Members | Calendar MARKETPLACE Mom Power: Discover the community of moms doing more for their families, for the world and for each other Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch format to Traditional Visit Your Group | Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use | Unsubscribe Recent Activity 1 New MembersVisit Your Group Celebrity Parents Spotlight on Kids Hollywood families share stories Check out the Y! Groups blog Stay up to speed on all things Groups! Yahoo! Groups Auto Enthusiast Zone Discover Car Groups Auto Enthusiast Zone . __,_._,___ _ Bing™ brings you maps, menus, and reviews organized in one place. Try it now. http://www.bing.com/search?q=restaurants&form=MLOGEN&publ=WLHMTAG&crea=TEXT_MLOGEN_Core_tagline_local_1x1 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Blue Edison Horn, Opps, the correct link is...
Opps, the correct link to the first video is: http://phonojack.com/gallery/MME-04-08b.wmv and slide the time up to 00:49 > From: jackwhe...@hotmail.com > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Date: Wed, 9 Sep 2009 02:19:00 + > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Blue Edison Horn > > > John, > > > > I have to agree with the consensus here. The horn looks painted, certainly > not an Edison blue color. These original blue horns are in fact quite rare. > If you'd like to see the blue horn owned by Charley Hummel, check out my > videos: > > 1. "Dinner at Charley Hummels April 2008" at: > http://phonojack.com/gallery/MME-04-08b.wmv and slide the time up to 00:49 (not: http://www.phonojack.com/gallery/MME-10-11-08.wmv) and slide the time up to 00:49 > > > > Also: > > 2. "The Halloween Theme MME Oct 2008" at: > http://www.phonojack.com/gallery/MME-10-11-08.wmv and slide the time up to > 03:50 and also at 05:18 and you'll see the horn; click the pause button for a > better look. > > Have fun, > > > > Jack Whelan > > PhonoJack.com > > > > > > > > > > > > > From: steve_nor...@msn.com > > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > > Date: Tue, 8 Sep 2009 21:41:24 -0400 > > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Blue Edison Horn > > > > > > John, > > > > It looks to me like the patent decal has blue paint that ran down on it and > > it has a black outline. > > > > I agree with Lee. (He is very skilled in this area) > > > > Steve > > > > > Date: Tue, 8 Sep 2009 18:02:47 -0700 > > > From: john9...@pacbell.net > > > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > > > Subject: [Phono-L] Blue Edison Horn > > > > > > Hello all > > > I am very fascinated by a blue edison Home horn on ebay. I'd like to put > > > it on my Triumph, though it isn't really a Triumph horn. I am captivated > > > by the blue color. Now the question - I know Edison made blue morning > > > glory horns for export, I think Australia among other palces, as I > > > recall. This horn appears to be originally painted blue. There is blue > > > paint under where the patent decal is scratched, not black paint. The > > > pictures seem to show that it has age, and is in the same general > > > condition of many of the black japanned horns. I am really close to > > > buying it, but thought I wold run it up the flagpole here for your > > > always-valued opinions. Is this the correct Edison blue?? > > > Item number is 390091033931. > > > Thanks > > > John Robles > > > ___ > > > Phono-L mailing list > > > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > ___ > > Phono-L mailing list > > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > _ > 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 _ With Windows Live, you can organize, edit, and share your photos. http://www.windowslive.com/Desktop/PhotoGallery ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Blue Edison Horn
John, I have to agree with the consensus here. The horn looks painted, certainly not an Edison blue color. These original blue horns are in fact quite rare. If you'd like to see the blue horn owned by Charley Hummel, check out my videos: 1. "Dinner at Charley Hummels April 2008" at: http://www.phonojack.com/gallery/MME-10-11-08.wmv and slide the time up to 00:49 Also: 2. "The Halloween Theme MME Oct 2008" at: http://www.phonojack.com/gallery/MME-10-11-08.wmv and slide the time up to 03:50 and also at 05:18 and you'll see the horn; click the pause button for a better look. Have fun, Jack Whelan PhonoJack.com > From: steve_nor...@msn.com > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Date: Tue, 8 Sep 2009 21:41:24 -0400 > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Blue Edison Horn > > > John, > > It looks to me like the patent decal has blue paint that ran down on it and > it has a black outline. > > I agree with Lee. (He is very skilled in this area) > > Steve > > > Date: Tue, 8 Sep 2009 18:02:47 -0700 > > From: john9...@pacbell.net > > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > > Subject: [Phono-L] Blue Edison Horn > > > > Hello all > > I am very fascinated by a blue edison Home horn on ebay. I'd like to put it > > on my Triumph, though it isn't really a Triumph horn. I am captivated by > > the blue color. Now the question - I know Edison made blue morning glory > > horns for export, I think Australia among other palces, as I recall. This > > horn appears to be originally painted blue. There is blue paint under where > > the patent decal is scratched, not black paint. The pictures seem to show > > that it has age, and is in the same general condition of many of the black > > japanned horns. I am really close to buying it, but thought I wold run it > > up the flagpole here for your always-valued opinions. Is this the correct > > Edison blue?? > > Item number is 390091033931. > > Thanks > > John Robles > > ___ > > Phono-L mailing list > > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > ___ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _ 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] Looking for horn elbow
Bruce, Charley Hummel had a pristine gold plated elbow for a Victor VI not long ago. Check with him at: edison...@aol.com Also check with Don Gfell, see his new website at: http://www.edisonman.com edisonm...@aol.com Have fun, Jack > From: br...@accoladeeng.com > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:07:51 -0700 > Subject: [Phono-L] Looking for horn elbow > > I am looking for an original horn elbow for my Vic 6. I plan to re-plate it > so a nickel elbow is fine. If you have one to sell, please contact me > off-list. > > Thanks, Bruce br...@accoladeeng.com > > > > ___ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _ Hotmail® is up to 70% faster. Now good news travels really fast. http://windowslive.com/online/hotmail?ocid=PID23391::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HYGN_faster:082009 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] re Visit to the USA (LA and NYC)
Mario, While in NYC, you should seriously consider visiting the Edison National Historic Site (ENHS) in West Orange NJ including the nearby Edison family home at Glenmont. Perhaps some more knowledgeable member can give you the best recommendations as to how to get from NYC to West Orange, not far by train. Also a part of your travel planning, you should check with ENHS for hours of operation. The entire site may not be open because it is undergoing substantial upgrades. For a 'video tour' check out: http://www.foedison.org/Site/AudioVideo/EdisonWestOrange.wmv <-Edison Laboratory and Manufacturing Facility West Orange NJ http://foedison.org/Site/AudioVideo/Edison-Glenmont.wmv <- Edison Home at Glenmont Other sites: www.foedison.org Friends of Edison National Historic Site http://www.nps.gov/edis U.S. National Park Service ENHS. You mentioned that you were a teacher, check out the the Curriculum Materials for Teachers located at:http://www.nps.gov/edis/forteachers/index.htm As you can imagine New York and Los Angeles are perhaps the most expensive places to buy phono-stuff. If you can get to some smaller secondary cities while in the States you might find better prices. If you had more time and were adventurous, you could drive south to the Johnson Victrola Museum in Dover DE, about a 3 - 3.5 hour drive from NYC, also check train scheduled. Have fun, Jack Whelan PS, play up the Aussie accent, most Yanks here like the Aussies quite a bit! > > -Original Message- > From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On > Behalf Of Mario Frazzetto > Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 4:40 PM > To: Phono-L; Phonolist > Subject: [Phono-L] re Visit to the USA (LA and NYC) > > Hi Phono Folks, > > I'll be in the USA this September! It will be my first visit, but > hopefully not the last (Only in the USA for 8 days and lots to see!). > > A couple of questions: > > 1. I'm staying in Midtown Manhattan whilst in NYC, any collectors > nearby? (21st - 24th sept) > 2. I'm staying in Downtown LA whilst there any collectors nearby? (24th > - 28th sept) > 3. I remember reading about a shop that sells Phonographs in NYC. Are > they still around? > > > Cheers, > Mario > ___ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > ___ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _ Windows Live™ SkyDrive™: Store, access, and share your photos. See how. http://windowslive.com/Online/SkyDrive?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_CS_SD_photos_072009 ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] Prototyping Phonograph Parts and Records
Hi Gang, This is a little bit off topic, but Art, yours is an interesting problem, all those broken pieces of an expensive cylinder record pieces and whether you should freeze and store them for a hundred years waiting for technology to develop a solution. You might not have to wait the hundred years, in fact "we have the technology". The basic technology, rapid prototyping allows engineers to develop prototypes or in some cases replacement parts using new CAD/CAM and other software tools in conjunction with Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machines, much like an automated lathe that can manufacture parts. New High Definition (HD) technology can easily handle reproducing the fine hill and dale grooves of a 4 minute cylinder record. There are several US companies developing this technology, for example https://www.nextengine.com/ There is a prototype version of software called Humpty Dumpty that can scan broken pieces and digitally reassemble them prior to sending the images to this next generation CNC tool. Actually, some dentists that use state-of-the-art technology can make a new bridge or other dental prosthesis, on demand in his/her office. I'm trying to convince mine that I need just one small phono part, no larger than the size of a 12 year molar. :-) So where does this technology take us? Will the near-future generation faithfully reproduce presently expensive records giving us an ample supply which could cause prices to plummet? Will we soon have a lower cost, greater supply of popular phonograph parts. Jay Leno can afford one of these machines today. His engineering machanics make some rare parts on demand. Interesting video at: http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/video_player.shtml?vid=944641 Have fun, Jack > From: aph4...@aol.com > Date: Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:56:51 -0400 > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Mistake on Shackleton price > > > In a message dated 7/26/09 7:09:37 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time, > john9...@pacbell.net writes: > > Hi All > I made a mistake when I said I had sold the Shackleton cylinder for $700. > It was actually $1400. When it sold we split the cost and $700 was my > share. Some of you may have been thinkning $700 was not very much for it to > have > sold for! It had original box and label and was in mint condition. > It was part of a lot of records that I bought with a friend, unsorted, > When we found that one, it was very exciting! There is still alot of good > stuff out there, just harder to find! > John Robles > > > Wow. That was a hefty price for such a fragile record. I actually was > given the Shackelton record by a collector in New Zealand a few years ago. > It had a crack and he was understandably afraid to send it for repair to > Mike Khanchalian. He wouldn't take ANY money for it and so I brought it home > in my carryon luggage. I sent it to Mike and he repaired it for $350 which > was probably less than he should have charged. I picked it up at Union > and he had actually made a CD of the recording which he gave me. I got as > far as Chicago, showed it carefully to a friend, and it promptly exploded > into a hundred irreparable pieces. I have the pieces stored in the original > box with original top. Maybe I should freeze it and a hundred years from > now someone will figure out how to bring it back to life!! > In any case, I'm not investing in any more wax Amberols--even if I get > them for free! > ---Art Heller > **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy > steps! > (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222585106x1201462830/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=115&bcd > =JulystepsfooterNO115) > ___ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _ Windows Live™ Hotmail®: Celebrate the moment with your favorite sports pics. Check it out. http://www.windowslive.com/Online/Hotmail/Campaign/QuickAdd?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_QA_HM_sports_photos_072009&cat=sports ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] RCA History
Gents, Interesting article about the RCA Company history and fundraiser for the Camden County Historical Society http://historiccamdencounty.com/ccnews140.shtml Good story, have fun, Jack Whelan _ Windows Live™ Hotmail®: Celebrate the moment with your favorite sports pics. Check it out. http://www.windowslive.com/Online/Hotmail/Campaign/QuickAdd?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_QA_HM_sports_photos_072009&cat=sports ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] Eldridge Reeves Johnson's Papers
Brantlley and Friends, The sad discussion about Mr. Peterson raised the question concerning the whereabouts of Eldridge Reeves Johnson's Papers. Of course nobody kept records like Thomas Edison, but I believe many of ER Johnson papers are in good hands. As I'm a bit of a fan of Mr. Johnson, I put up a little information on my web site about him and where other phono-enthuisiasts can research him. Check out http://www.phonojack.com/Johnson. Researching ERJ The repository for ER Johnson?s Papers, for the period of 1885-1976 is located at the University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center in Laramie, WY. These valuable papers are not yet available on-line but perhaps you can accelerate the university's Digital Initiative Program by making an on-line donation to the University?s American Heritage Center, just click here to learn more. The Lemelson Center for Study of Invention and Innovation says: "Johnson?s papers contain correspondence, diaries, biographical material, financial reports, clippings, booklets, ledgers, and photos, relating to the Victor Talking Machine Company and the machine itself". Also check out the Johnson Victrola Museum in Dover Delaware http://history.delaware.gov/museums/jvm/jvm_main.shtml Johnson'd desk, a variety of reports and documents and great stash of papers are kept there. Our friends at the EMI Archives (originally British Gramophone Company, later G&T) have original documents, letters, wires including correspondence with Emiler Berliner and ER Johnson. I have also seen some rarely seen letters from ER Johnson to William Barry Owen that demonstrate an incredibly compassionate side of ER Johnson. There are several other locations where researchers can get access to ER Johnson papers. Because of the incredible interest in Thomas Edison and his meticulous note keeping and the many good stewarts that have cared for preserved Edison's personal and company records, we're luck to have a treasure trove of Edison Papers on line at Rutgers University. The Thomas Edison papers project scanned documents stored at the Edison National Historic Site as well as documents from private collections. If you are one of the fortunate few to have "an authentic Edison paper", you should register your item(s) with The Thomas Edison Papers project at Rutgers. Check out: http://edison.rutgers.edu/ If you want an unlimited supply of good Edison reading, start buying the fabulous six volumes printed Books Edition. Have fun, Jack Whelan _ Rediscover Hotmail?: Get e-mail storage that grows with you. http://windowslive.com/RediscoverHotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Rediscover_Storage2_042009 From humme...@comcast.net Fri Apr 17 19:02:40 2009 From: humme...@comcast.net (Hummel Family) Date: Fri Apr 17 19:11:03 2009 Subject: [Phono-L] Ultra rare Model H Recorder In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I assume that this was joke, since it has a recorder top on it? -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Steven Medved Sent: Friday, April 17, 2009 5:47 PM To: phonolist; Phono-l Subject: [Phono-L] Ultra rare Model H Recorder http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200330413754 For the Edison collector who has everything. ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] Graphophone K winner
Hi Friends, And the Graphophone K winner's Identity is f***o. According the eBay's Bid History, yes this winner's identity is f***o, from New Bedford, MA. He has won 1773 other items, has earned a red star, 100% positive rating, blah blah. So there youj have it, right from eBay f***o. How appropriate. Have fun, Jack _ Quick access to your favorite MSN content and Windows Live with Internet Explorer 8. http://ie8.msn.com/microsoft/internet-explorer-8/en-us/ie8.aspx?ocid=B037MSN55C0701A From bruce78...@comcast.net Sat Apr 11 05:32:02 2009 From: bruce78...@comcast.net (bruce78...@comcast.net) Date: Sat Apr 11 05:32:08 2009 Subject: [Phono-L] Graphophone K winner In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <446368280.519461239453122810.javamail.r...@sz0019a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Wow, that is interesting. Someone in the same City as the seller, New Bedford,Ma. is the winning bidder. I know there is no one in MOCAPS from that City, but you have to figure if must be a well informed and long time collector who was bidding on that rare and seldom seen Graphophone Type K. Bruce - Original Message - From: "Jack Whelan" To: "Phono-L" Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2009 7:58:12 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [Phono-L] Graphophone K winner Hi Friends, And the Graphophone K winner's Identity is f***o. According the eBay's Bid History, yes this winner's identity is f***o, from New Bedford, MA. He has won 1773 other items, has earned a red star, 100% positive rating, blah blah. So there youj have it, right from eBay f***o. How appropriate. Have fun, Jack _ Quick access to your favorite MSN content and Windows Live with Internet Explorer 8. http://ie8.msn.com/microsoft/internet-explorer-8/en-us/ie8.aspx?ocid=B037MSN55C0701A___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From bruce78...@comcast.net Sat Apr 11 05:43:08 2009 From: bruce78...@comcast.net (bruce78...@comcast.net) Date: Sat Apr 11 05:43:12 2009 Subject: [Phono-L] Graphophone K winner In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <2044008359.521281239453788172.javamail.r...@sz0019a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Jack, where did you find the location of the winning bidder? I am having a hard time finding it. I see the location of the seller as New Bedford, Ma. - Original Message - From: "Jack Whelan" To: "Phono-L" Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2009 7:58:12 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [Phono-L] Graphophone K winner Hi Friends, And the Graphophone K winner's Identity is f***o. According the eBay's Bid History, yes this winner's identity is f***o, from New Bedford, MA. He has won 1773 other items, has earned a red star, 100% positive rating, blah blah. So there youj have it, right from eBay f***o. How appropriate. Have fun, Jack _ Quick access to your favorite MSN content and Windows Live with Internet Explorer 8. http://ie8.msn.com/microsoft/internet-explorer-8/en-us/ie8.aspx?ocid=B037MSN55C0701A___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From john9...@pacbell.net Sat Apr 11 06:53:56 2009 From: john9...@pacbell.net (john9...@pacbell.net) Date: Sat Apr 11 06:53:01 2009 Subject: [Phono-L] Graphophone K winner Message-ID: <1525776604-1239457974-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-7427572...@bxe1233.bisx.prod.on.blackberry> Umm, I haven't followed this post much, but just to be devil's advocate..you don't suppose it was a shill? --Original Message-- From: bruce78...@comcast.net Sender: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org To: Antique Phonograph List ReplyTo: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Graphophone K winner Sent: Apr 11, 2009 5:32 AM Wow, that is interesting. Someone in the same City as the seller, New Bedford,Ma. is the winning bidder. I know there is no one in MOCAPS from that City, but you have to figure if must be a well informed and long time collector who was bidding on that rare and seldom seen Graphophone Type K. Bruce - Original Message - From: "Jack Whelan" To: "Phono-L" Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2009 7:58:12 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [Phono-L] Graphophone K winner Hi Friends, And the Graphophone K winner's Identity is f***o. According the eBay's Bid History, yes this winner's identity is f***o, from New Bedford, MA. He has won 1773 other items, has earned a red star, 100% positive rating, blah blah. So there youj have it, right from eBay f***o. How appropriate. Have fun, Jack __
