Re: [Phono-L] CAPS phonograph show

2009-08-17 Thread john robles
Hi Harvey - did we speak? I was selling with Mike Sorter at the table to his right. We have been doing the show together for something like 8 or 9 years. I think you introduced yourself, did you not? Sorry to be so vague, I met a LOT of people at the show! John Robles --- On Mon, 8/17/09, harve

[Phono-L] Need some parts for a Columbia BKT

2009-08-17 Thread Gridleak
I need the feed nut for a BKT its a trigger shaped piece. A Bk may use the same nut. This machine has the 4/2 feed screw and came with a couple of extra gears that I believe are part of the 4 min gearing. The extra pieces are a large gear the same size as on the feed screw but thinner and a triangu

Re: [Phono-L] What A Beauty On Ebay!

2009-08-17 Thread Kuglarb
Steve, All I can say is that they are mighty proud of their Edisons! It reminds me of a local antique shop in Aiken, S.C. Just last week, an Edison 30 without the grill went for a whopping $875.00. I guess the buyer thought he got a real bargain since $1850.00 was the original asking price,

[Phono-L] Nuts on Ebay!

2009-08-17 Thread Alan Wohl
I wrote him when he first posted. I told him in a nice way that he was spending more on Ebay fees than what the records are worth. He told me that he had sold six also. I think the tooth fairy bought them. What really bothers me about nuts like this is that their insanity has a tendency to

Re: [Phono-L] What A Beauty On Ebay!

2009-08-17 Thread Loran Hughes
This is my favorite part: THE FRONT WOODEN DECORATIVE SCROLLING HAS BROKEN OFF DUE TO AGE DOES NOT AFFECT PLAYABILTY OR BEAUTY. I bought one of these a few years back for the parts. Don't think I paid much more than $50. Loran On Aug 17, 2009, at 7:14 PM, William Buchanan wrote: I wrot

Re: [Phono-L] What A Beauty On Ebay!

2009-08-17 Thread William Buchanan
I wrote the individual asking how he came up with the price and he responded with  "We had the records appraised by an antique dealer. They're appraised at $250-375 depending the song." Then when I replied to his email he threatened to report me to ebay. He also informed me that he had sold 6 o

[Phono-L] Vic R Parts

2009-08-17 Thread Loran Hughes
Anybody out there making repro traveling arms for the Vic R? Longshot here... how about a motor & turntable for a Vic R? Thanks, Loran ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] CAPS phonograph show

2009-08-17 Thread harvey kravitz
I had a really good time at the CAPS show.I saw a lot of old friends and met some new ones. I bought some parts and picked up a couple of machines. I did get that really cool Busy Bee Columbia Q client machine from Mike Sorter. It's an excellent machine at a good price. Thanks Mike. I really enj

Re: [Phono-L] What A Beauty On Ebay!

2009-08-17 Thread Steven Medved
Brantley, You missed the best part, look at all the common DD's he has for sale at $174.99. ANTIQUE EDISON 1/4" THICK RECORD - MINT COND. RARE!SONGS ARE: "INDIANA MOON" & "DRIGO'S SERENADE"Enlarge0 Bids$174.99$200.001d 14h 59m > From: kugl...@wmconnect.com > Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:56:43

Re: [Phono-L] Advice please - holes in cylinder surface

2009-08-17 Thread DanKj
Good eye! Now that I've blown up the pics, the holes might be from tiny drill bits - there seem to be 2 sizes - so, maybe it was somebody fooling with a Dremel or similar tool - Original Message - From: "Bruce Mercer" To: "Antique Phonograph List" Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 6:

Re: [Phono-L] Advice please - holes in cylinder surface

2009-08-17 Thread Chris Kocsis
Hot stylus drops with a C reproducer on a day that would fry eggs on the sidewalk? Chris Bruce Mercer wrote: I saved the photo to My Pictures and looked at it extremely blown up. There is a dimple in the bottom of each hole. It looks like it was done with heat and ??? If they were bubbles I d

[Phono-L] What A Beauty On Ebay!

2009-08-17 Thread Kuglarb
Wow, friends! Take a look at this beauty. It's bargain priced. It states in the description, "A part is broken and missing, but does not affect the playability or beauty." At this price, one can stand a part or two missing I'm sure! Ebay item number 180396054703 PS - I've got a William

Re: [Phono-L] Advice please - holes in cylinder surface

2009-08-17 Thread Bruce Mercer
I saved the photo to My Pictures and looked at it extremely blown up. There is a dimple in the bottom of each hole. It looks like it was done with heat and ??? If they were bubbles I don't think the perimeter would be that perfect or have that mark in the bottom of each hole. One hole appears to

Re: [Phono-L] amberola v

2009-08-17 Thread john9ten
Let's talk offlineI smell a deal... Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Peter Fraser Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:28:44 To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: [Phono-L] amberola v i have one, completely disassembled, if you'd like a project - for a chea

Re: [Phono-L] CAPS phonograph show

2009-08-17 Thread john9ten
Ok, I will wait to hear from you on it. John Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Abe Feder Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:08:00 To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] CAPS phonograph show I think that Pat was the person who brought in the Credenza

Re: [Phono-L] amberola v

2009-08-17 Thread bruce78rpm
I finally acquired one at a local auction a year ago for short money, and would never part with it. I just love the unique mechanical qualities which no other table models possess, also it was the only table model that features an automatic stop. A friend and fellow member of Mocaps, just acquir

Re: [Phono-L] CAPS phonograph show

2009-08-17 Thread Abe Feder
I think that Pat was the person who brought in the Credenza case and had it in the lobby on Sat-$1000 and the top would have had to be reskined and a lot of touch up work to be done. I do art restoration for a living so I can do the work-but it would take a ton to bring it back. The leather was in

[Phono-L] Original Paper Mache Nipper 14" For Sale?

2009-08-17 Thread Kuglarb
Does anyone have an original paper mache Nipper 14" for sale? I'd love to suprise my wife for her birthday. If possible, a nice presentable one would be great. Thanks. Brantley ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] CAPS phonograph show

2009-08-17 Thread john9ten
I want an amberola V so bad...I once had one and should never have let it go! Pat is on the oposite end aisle from me, he has two tables usually..I think he was to the right of Jerry Blais. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Abe Feder Date: Mon, 17 Aug 200

[Phono-L] amberola v

2009-08-17 Thread Peter Fraser
i have one, completely disassembled, if you'd like a project - for a cheap price or fun trade... -- peter pjfra...@alamedanet.net On Aug 17, 2009, at 1:07 PM, john9...@pacbell.net wrote: I want an amberola V so bad...I once had one and should never have let it go! Pat is on the oposite end

Re: [Phono-L] CAPS phonograph show

2009-08-17 Thread john9ten
Try Pat Jones- he usually has Credenzas. Sorry I missed you too!! John Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Abe Feder Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:22:06 To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] CAPS phonograph show John I must have walked by you a d

Re: [Phono-L] CAPS phonograph show

2009-08-17 Thread Abe Feder
John, was Pat at the show? some one and I can never remember his name-I bought an Ambrola V from him at my first CAPS show had a chroma leather crendza case at the show and it was a mess.; He was asking a $1000 and while I could bring it back to life it would be a ton of work and I would still need

Re: [Phono-L] CAPS phonograph show

2009-08-17 Thread Abe Feder
John I must have walked by you a dozen times or more- I have bought cylinders from Mike before. I was between Mike and Jerry Bias-I will have to work harder at hooking up with you next year. By the way I am looking for a really nice Victor crendza in walnut if you know of anyone who is selling on