Re: [Phono-L] Phono-L Digest, Vol 7, Issue 212

2010-12-11 Thread Bob V.
How long ago did you buy the machine? I've had reasonably good success with eBay resolution center if the item was paid for with PayPal. They currently hold the money until the buyer posts favorable feedback. Also they have the sellers bank account # so they can take the funds out of it if th

Re: [Phono-L] Victor Puzzle Record

2010-10-27 Thread Bob V.
Hi Bruce, I learned something new today. I've never heard or seen one of those records before. We can all speculate as to how it was done but I'd rather know who had the imagination to think up the idea. Must have ben a hot shot in the Victor marketing department. Bob V ---

Re: [Phono-L] Spear Kids Phonograph

2010-09-27 Thread Bob V.
ets to rebuild one and then re-riveted but one can certainly use nuts and bolts to put it back together. Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Bob V. Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2010 5:44 PM To: Phono L List Subject: [

[Phono-L] Spear Kids Phonograph

2010-09-23 Thread Bob V.
I'm downsizing and going through some odds and ends I found a Spear phonograph from the 40's or 50's. I can't remember when or where I acquired it but it must have been a long time ago when I was a novice at phonograph collecting and bought some real junk. The case is lithographed tin and it h

Re: [Phono-L] Edison Document for sale - stolen??

2010-07-29 Thread Bob V.
This is a total scam. I doubt the perpetrator even has the documents he is claiming to sell. I don't think this is even an American scammer. He lists Benjamin Franklyn as a former US president. Also he wants the transaction to be completed electronically which means the buyer will never see

[Phono-L] 14" Aluminum Horn

2010-07-08 Thread Bob V.
I'm looking for a 14" aluminum horn for a Columbia AO. I believe reproductions of this horn are being made but can't find the source. Does any one know where I can get one? Thanks ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

[Phono-L] Stanton's Auction this Weekend

2010-06-29 Thread Bob V.
Anyone going to the Stanton auction this weekend. If so, please contact me. I've left bids on a couple of items and would like to know what they go for. Thanks -- ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono