[Phono-L] Thanks!

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
And I am sure you will be posting pics of the Alva... John Jerry DeeDee Blais honestger...@proaxis.com wrote: Phononuts, Thanks for all the calls and emails. Today, I sold the Home and the Pathe' and I've sold enough to pay for the Alva. I ended up selling five very nice machines from my

[Phono-L] [phonolist] Vote for Edison (correction!)

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
Whatever happened to the good old American custom of one vote per person? Dan K ediso...@verizon.net wrote:And you can vote for Edison by calling toll-free: 1-866-669-3107 I just tried it 5 times - the first 3, I got a thank you for voting for Candidate 7 message, but on calls 4 and 5, just

[Phono-L] Looking for Diamond B Reproducer

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
Hi All I am looking for a decent Diamond B reproducer, does anyone have one available for around $125-$150?? Last time I bought one they were going for about that. Thanks John Robles

[Phono-L] [phonolist] Belt cover for Columbia B Eagle

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
Hi guys Every B I ever saw either had the cover or had two screwholes where it attaches. John Robles Ron L'Herault lhera...@bu.edu wrote: I sure don't know. Hazelcorn's book, the only one I have dealing with Columbia cylinder machines does not mention the presence or absence of a belt cover. Ron

[Phono-L] Nipper Picture - Question

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
If it were old I belive the canvas would be nailed on, not stapled, but it seems I remember that dealers could get prints of the original painting. Maybe George Paul can enlighten us? John Robles Vince C. vt...@comcast.net wrote: Hello, I have a Nipper (His Master's Voice) picture. The quality

[Phono-L] Nipper painting

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
If youwanted to be perfectly authentic, you could have her paint an Edison Bell COmmercial machine, then paint it out and paint the Nipper scene over it ;-) allena...@aol.com wrote:In a message dated 7/22/2005 5:11:33 PM Eastern Daylight Time, donma...@shaw.ca writes: 3. Where might one

[Phono-L] Nipper Missing!!!!!

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
I hope a collector didn't take him!! srsel...@aol.com wrote: This from today's Philadelphia Inquirer. (Note that reward is ONLY $250.). Steve Posted on Wed, Jul. 27, 2005

[Phono-L] Another mysterious phonograph

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
It certainly has some Victorlike characteristics, such as the start lever and turntable. msprin...@juno.com msprin...@juno.com wrote: Everyone -- You all did so well on the mysterious Columbia, I thought I'd try again with this one. The Mother Goose decal on the inside lid is VERY similar to

[Phono-L] Crank help / shipping help

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
Hi FOlks Anybody got an orig OR repro Victrola IV crank? The machine is early, square doors, not the ones with the mitred ends and special hinges on top and bottom. These have regular square hinges. I don't have the machine here yet, but need the crank as soon as possible. Secondly, I need

[Phono-L] Crank help / shipping help

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
? Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john robles Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2005 12:53 AM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Crank help / shipping help Hi FOlks Anybody got an orig OR repro Victrola IV crank

[Phono-L] Phono collection

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
What a beautiful ORGANIZED room, Ray! Congrats! George Vollema victr...@triton.net wrote:Very beautiful display Ray. I am very envious. I too wish I had the room for such a display. I'd always thought when the kids moved out, but then came the grandson! George -- wrote: Hello all: My move

[Phono-L] Phono collection

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
Actually I have a room like that. But somehow the 3 phonographs in it just don't seem to make the same kind of display impact... ;-) john robles john9...@pacbell.net wrote:What a beautiful ORGANIZED room, Ray! Congrats! George Vollema wrote:Very beautiful display Ray. I am very envious. I too

[Phono-L] Fishing expedition for a lost cylinder

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
(It was arranged on its side in the shipping box). Unfortunately, he picked it up in such a way that when he lifted it out of the shipping box and removed the ruibber bands, it was upside down, and fell out and smashed on his desk. He never even got to hear it. John Robles Thomas Jordan tom...@msn.com

[Phono-L] Fishing expedition for a lost cylinder

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
You are forgiven! Repeatedly! Especially since you replaced the record! mdsor...@aol.com wrote:This whole discussion brings to mind another funny story about a cylinder. One year, at the silent auction at the CAPS Banquet in Buena Park, I put in the auction an Edison Special K cylinder box with

[Phono-L] E-bay listing for the AUXETOPHONE

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
what others are bidding. Jim On Feb 6, 2005, at 8:04 PM, john robles wrote: If the sniper were willing to pay $100,000, and the other highest bidder only bid $30,000, the sniper's bid would still only be 10% higher. That is due to eBay's automated bid tipping system. So for all we know

[Phono-L] Miniature L-Door Victrola XVI

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
Hey Loran That is really something!! There is a local dollhouse store where they have miniature COlumbia and Edison phonographs, and they have a sound chip in them and play what sounds like vintage music. They are well detailed and very nice, but they cost about $300!! John Loran Hughes

[Phono-L] Re: Phonograph Chop Shop - The Edison Wrecking Yard -

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
in business. Finally, after repeated coaxings by a trusted friend, I gave them some business, and have never looked back. THey are my first stop when on a parts hunt! And so is George Vollema.. John Robles diamondisk...@aol.com wrote: I had dealings with both of those men when I was a beginner

[Phono-L] paypal and ebay, was Re: eBay Scam Listing

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
I found out that it is illegal in California to charge an extra fee to cover credit card acceptance fees, but some people are still doing it. John Daniel Melvin d...@old-phonographs.com wrote: Thousands of sellers seem to figure it out. It's all in the percentages for fees and what you expect

[Phono-L] Edison Recorder message for Steve...

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
whose last name I totally forgot. Steve, if you're out there, I only have part of your email address, steve-nor...@ If you contact me off list I will give you the info you were asking about. John

[Phono-L] Edison Recorder message for Steve...

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
YES! Thanks! Dennis Back back...@yahoo.com wrote: Steven Medved --- john robles wrote: whose last name I totally forgot. __ Yahoo! DSL ? Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com

[Phono-L] Alva on eBay

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
Message - From: john robles To: Antique Phonograph List Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 7:02 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Alva on eBay Hmm, should I be offended? I list in all caps, only because I don't want to pay for bold type. :-) John Robles Robert Wright wrote: I couldn't agree more

[Phono-L] 20th century cylinder help needed

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
Does he do 6 blanks?? Dan Kj- ediso...@verizon.net wrote: or maybe you could get Shawn to record something nice onto a 6 blank - Original Message - From: john robles To: Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 2:56 PM Subject: [Phono-L] 20th century cylinder help needed Hello Does

[Phono-L] 20th century cylinder help needed

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
Thanks Rene, that sounds good! taediso...@aol.com wrote: Paul Morris in England makes SUPERB replica 6 Columbia cylinders, including boxes with replica labels. A much better option than the originals, which are not only prone to mold but are very brittle. Best regards, Rene Rondeau

[Phono-L] Illustrated guide to Victor record labels... The Paper Dog

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
I'll buy it!! Graham Newton g...@audio-restoration.com wrote: I won this book on Ebay and then discovered I already had one on my shelf! It is: THE PAPER DOG (43pp 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 good condition) An Illustrated Guide to 78 R.P.M. Victor record labels 1900 - 1958 by Michael W. Sherman The book

[Phono-L] Moving Harp from Tx. to CA.

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
Thanks so much, I will call him. John Bruce Mercer maxbu...@sigecom.net wrote: I am using a fellow by the name of Gene Sandberg to move a couple console phonographs and radio from CA. to Indiana. He goes all over the country doing just this. I have not used him before but he is highly

[Phono-L] Moving Harp from Tx. to CA.

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
-lite.com wrote: John, If it was in Austin, I'd pick it up and hold it for as long as you needed. But Houston's a 3 hr drive away. Have you tried calling Steinway Pianos and asking them who they use for interstate deliveries? -Mike -Original Message- From: john robles [mailto:john9

[Phono-L] (was) Moving Harp....and now hear John PLAY harp

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
Thanks Dennis, I appreciate your comments. I started at age 12, played in restaurants at age 15, and have played for everything from home parties to the Shrine Auditorium over the last 30 years. John Dennis Back back...@yahoo.com wrote: --- john robles wrote: You can see me playing one

[Phono-L] VV Iv crank help clarification

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
Hi Guys Ok the victrola arrived, and it is an early VV IV A model from Canada (Berliner Gramophone of Montreal). It requires the femal crank with the flat bar arm. Anyone got one or a repro?? Need it for the CAPS show next weekend. Any help ios appreciated! THanks John

[Phono-L] Salt Lake City Utah

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
antique stores, etc. in the Salt Lake area?? Any leads would be appreciated! Thanks. Mike Sorter P.S. Looking forward to seeing many of you at the CAPS show next weekend, where John Robles and I share a couple of tables. Maybe he'll bring one of his harps to play for us--live! If not, his CD

[Phono-L] Salt Lake City Utah

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
it up Monday morning. I was wondering if anyone on the list knows of any collectors, great antique stores, etc. in the Salt Lake area?? Any leads would be appreciated! Thanks. Mike Sorter P.S. Looking forward to seeing many of you at the CAPS show next weekend, where John Robles and I share

[Phono-L] Edison tuning record

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
I am guessing it is A-440, which is a standard at least in modern times. Dan Kj- ediso...@verizon.net wrote:During house cleaning, I find that I've got an Edison tuning record (3342-B-5) ... I know I am being perfectly lazy in asking: what musical note is this ?

[Phono-L] cabinet help

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
Hi Folks Can anyone help me find a reasonably priced cabinet for a Gem? I have a model D maroon Gem, but the base plate is green oak which is incorrect, and there is no lid. If it needs refinishing, that's ok. The reason I need it reasonably priced is that I spent my spare cash at the CAPS

[Phono-L] Amberola part needed

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
I hope this request is understood. THanks!! John Robles

[Phono-L] Haunted Victrola

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
Being the jerk that I am, I wrote to the seller I assume it is the ghosts that you are seeking the price for, as the phonograph is worth maybe $500 or so They wrote back Not a believer, I see. Too bad. John Robles aph4...@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 4/11/2005 4:15:46 PM Mountain

[Phono-L] $9000 cylinder!! ------------ Read it again, guys!

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
robles wrote: If you read the description carefully, it says cylinder record CONTAINER. It does NOT say there is a record. This fool thinks he has a $9000 box...I have some boxes I will sell him for only $500 apiece John Robles Thomas Jordan wrote: I bought my copy for $6.00. WOW! I'll

[Phono-L] three interesting Berliners and a Sara Bernhardt cylinder on ebay

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
Hi Ron If that cylinder was purchased from me at the CAPS show in 2003, it was indeed repaired by Mike Khanchalian himself. John Robles rcowen rco...@sciserv.org wrote: Greetings. If it's appropriate, I wanted to let people know about four records--three Berliners, and one Sara Bernhardt

[Phono-L] gem question

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
I think the 1998 Gem has an electric ignition, doesn't it? ;-) Tim tvene...@optonline.net wrote:With a 1998 gem I was wondering if it supposed to use the winding shaft with the pin going through it or would it use the winding shaft with the slot in it thanks

[Phono-L] Fairy Phono Lamp Works

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
Hi All Can anyone help me find a motor or parts thereof for a Fairy honograph ,amp? It is the table model, not the floor standing type. I must admit I don't know anything about them myself, never having owned one. My friend is so desperate he is thinking about bastardizing a columbia motor and

[Phono-L] Fairy Phono Lamp Works

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org]on Behalf Of john robles Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 4:09 PM To: phonolist Subject: [Phono-L] Fairy Phono Lamp Works Hi All Can anyone help me find a motor or parts thereof for a Fairy honograph ,amp? It is the table model, not the floor

[Phono-L] Fairy Phono Lamp Works

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
from whence it came. Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org]on Behalf Of john robles Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 4:09 PM To: phonolist Subject: [Phono-L] Fairy Phono Lamp Works Hi All Can anyone help me find

[Phono-L] Fairy Phonograph Lamp

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
This is the lamp that needs a motor, etc. Any help out there? Thanks John

[Phono-L] eBay Scam on Victor 6

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
Not always. I had a deal where I sold a guy $1000 worth of antique postcards, and he didn't pay. When I did some research and found out that he had done the same to two other people (he would pay for small lots of cards, but when his winnings neared $1000, he would stiff them), eBay shut him

[Phono-L] eBay Scam on Victor 6

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
Though technically they would pick up on his address, phone number etc. But he can always use another, I suppose... Phillip Sands sinatrafang...@yahoo.com wrote:He can have a new ID in 5 minutes and be back in business, probably already is.. --- john robles wrote: Ahh, what relief. Douglas

[Phono-L] Phono buying in 1975...

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
it was their grandmother's. I have been asked to pay ridiculous prices for common goods. Usually the would-be seller has never seen another example of the item in question, so it must be a rare find and I am just trying to 'rip them off'. John Robles Loran T. Hughes lo...@oldcrank.com wrote

[Phono-L] cracked cylinders

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
want to use him, let me know and I can make the connection. John Robles Carter, Keith keith.car...@hq.doe.gov wrote: Hello List, Would like to pass these questions along to everyone. Is there any way to repair a black (Edison or other) cylinder if they have a crack? Is there any way to repair

[Phono-L] Fwd: Question from eBay Member: Victor 6 With Mahogany Horn Phonograph

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
This should definietly be turned over to eBay... aph4...@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 6/3/2004 1:26:22 PM Mountain Daylight Time, phono_vict...@yahoo.com writes: Dear Sir, To proof you that I'm a honest and serious man here is a safe deal for both : You will have to send me the money

[Phono-L] cracked cylinders

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
on more worthless broken cylinders builds your skills of course. Best of luck! I will be happy as usual to help whoever desires more extensive help at Union next week. Kindest regards, Michael Khanchalian (cylinder doc) - Original Message - From: john robles To: Antique Phonograph List

[Phono-L] Another fake?

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
Hmm, no mention of shipping fee or payment method...suspect grammar and spelling...seller located in one place, machine etc in another...rare cabinet and reproducer...but only a $100 min bid and no reserve? Sounds very suspicious to me! John Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com wrote: The things

[Phono-L] ANTIQUE EDISON BROWN WAX CYLINDER RECORD made 1896

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
I think he has good marketing technique. Steven Medved steve_nor...@msn.com wrote:http://tinyurl.com/3dd7b http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=2254654970 What do you think of this? Steve ___ Phono-l mailing list phon...@oldcrank.com

[Phono-L] In Praise Of Steve Farmer

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
...@oldcrank.com http://mail.oldcrank.com/mailman/listinfo/phono-l_oldcrank.com From john9ten Sun Jul 18 17:45:57 2004 From: john9ten (john robles) Date: Sun Dec 24 13:10:47 2006 Subject: [Phono-L] Vic IV horn Message-ID: 20040718224535.69771.qm...@web81007.mail.yahoo.com Hi All A friend of mine recently

[Phono-L] Edison demo reproducer on Ebay - what is it?

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
, not molded. It looks like this could have been made in a mold from an original reproducer. WATCH OUT!! John Robles Patrick Gunn pgvancou...@yahoo.com wrote: I saw this item on Ebay, and I'm wondering what it's purpose was/is? The seller lists that it's a dealer sample, but I'm not sure why

[Phono-L] Edison demo reproducer on Ebay - what is it?

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
won as a buyer-- so of course he's the high bidder. -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.com [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.com]on Behalf Of john robles Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2004 2:16 PM To: redg...@telus.net; Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison demo

[Phono-L] Arionola

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
Hi all Anyone know where I can pick up an Arionola? It is a small inside-horn machine with a swiveling reproducer that plays both standard and vertical cut discs. Any help is appreciated. John Robles From dridgewa Mon Jan 19 13:36:06 2004 From: dridgewa (David Ridgeway) Date: Sun Dec 24 13:10:30

[Phono-L] The Elusive Edison Victrola

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
Sorry, thought I had sent that.. it was an Edison Standard model B with 2/4 gearing added. Had a nickleled mg horn with orig crane. John Peter Fraser pjfra...@alamedanet.net wrote: so what did it end up actually being? On Aug 11, 2006, at 2:45 PM, john robles wrote: Very apt, I thought

[Phono-L] Rare DD for sale

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
, tattered but there, and good matching replacement cloth included. Pics on request. John Robles

[Phono-L] Escutcheon/Key for DD C-450 XVIII Century

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
- Original Message - From: john robles To: Antique Phonograph List Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 8:24 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Escutcheon/Key for DD C-450 XVIII Century Anyone got two keyhole escutcheons (different fro later DDs - a simple outline) or an Edison key for this DD? The key

[Phono-L] Unusual Zonophone

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
This link does not work - I think the question mark should be replaced with a slash. Copy the item number only and then go to ebay's search box and paste it in there. Andrew Baron a...@popyrus.com wrote: From one of those generic we-sell-everything eBay auction houses, I found the following

[Phono-L] Unusual Zonophone

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
This link does not work - I think the question mark should be replaced with a slash. Copy the item number only and then go to ebay's search box and paste it in there. Andrew Baron a...@popyrus.com wrote: From one of those generic we-sell-everything eBay auction houses, I found the following

[Phono-L] Unusual Zonophone

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
This machine is in Thousand Oaks, CA! That's right in my back yard! What antique shop was this in that I missed itarrgh... John Robles P.S. I still have that rare Edison DD C-450 XVIII Century machine, it seems most [people who are seriously interested are in the Midwest and East

[Phono-L] CAPS and The Sound Box

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
the chapters can send each other their newsletters? John Robles DeeDee Blais deedeebl...@yahoo.com wrote: From some of the posting, I get the impression that some people are not aware of the more traditional resources available to the modern collector. The Sound Box is a publication offered quarterly

[Phono-L] Near Miss

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
I am sick. I just saw the apparently rare key I need for the Edison DD A-250 on Ruby Lane, for $15!!! The problem? It was sold. Any other near miss stories on this board? John Robles

[Phono-L] Near Miss

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
: In a message dated 10/14/2006 4:16:02 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time, lo...@oldcrank.com writes: On Oct 14, 2006, at 2:20 PM, john robles wrote: I am going to kick myself for giving up a source, but Ruby Lane is an online antique mall which is searchable. John Thanks John, I've looked

[Phono-L] Near Miss

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
Yeah, like the phonograph key I didn't get..for only $15!! Loran T. Hughes lo...@oldcrank.com wrote: On Oct 14, 2006, at 2:20 PM, john robles wrote: I am going to kick myself for giving up a source, but Ruby Lane is an online antique mall which is searchable. John Well, don't know

[Phono-L] Columbia BF Peerless -- horn?

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
When I had my first BG, I bought three mint 20th Century cylinders and paid $250 each for mint ones and $200 for a semi mint one! I sold them with the machine, and then bought one of them back recently for around $150.00 as I recall. Those suckers are expensive!! John Robles bruce78rpm

[Phono-L] Radiola 20 for Orthophonic VV-7-3

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
Hi Anyone know where I could get a Radiola 20 for a Victrola 7-3? It is a beauty of a cabinet, plating is great, but the radiola guts are missing. THanks John RObles

[Phono-L] Radiola 20 for Orthophonic VV-7-3

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
Arrgh - that page is not responding. Any other sources for a picture of it? Thanks a lot for the help, everyone! Mark Lynch markely...@earthlink.net wrote: The Radiola 20 came in at least two configurations. John would need the panel type like this one for his 7-3:

[Phono-L] Radiola 20 for Orthophonic VV-7-3

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
Arrgh - that page is not responding. Any other sources for a picture of it? Thanks a lot for the help, everyone! Mark Lynch markely...@earthlink.net wrote: The Radiola 20 came in at least two configurations. John would need the panel type like this one for his 7-3:

[Phono-L] Radiola 20 for Orthophonic VV-7-3

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john robles Sent: Monday, November 13, 2006 12:34 AM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Radiola 20 for Orthophonic VV-7-3 I actually like some of the smaller models too, but the Credenza has

[Phono-L] Video of phono collections - was called The Great Collections

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
it to be - sometimes trips down memory lane become tangents! This gives me an idea - I would like to hear from you guys about who was your first influence in the field of phonograph collecting/repairing. Could be an interesting thread! John Robles srsel...@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 11/10

[Phono-L] Video of phono collections - was called The Great Collections

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
Hi Steve That's a good idea. Id appreciate you putting me in touch with her. John srsel...@aol.com wrote: A couple odds and ends on this string: Charlie (with an ie as compared with Mr. Hummel who is Charley) Martin is still there. He does not use the Internet or Email. The: The Mark

[Phono-L] Which one? And why?

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
Oh what a brain busterIf I could I'd buy them both! Probably I would buy the one with the upside-down logo as being more collectible, like that stamp with the upside-down biplane! John Robles DeeDee Blais deedeebl...@yahoo.com wrote: Question: You are in the market for a Victrola XVI

[Phono-L] Which one? And why?

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
Thank you, Loran! Loran T. Hughes lo...@oldcrank.com wrote: On Nov 26, 2006, at 3:01 PM, john robles wrote: Fascinating. Is there a picture of an upside down decal available?? John Robles http://mrvictor.com/phono_collection/victor/photos/v050.jpg Loran

[Phono-L] Shipping charges -- a new pricing scheme

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
Absolutely. I ship a lot myself so I know what costs should be, and I pointed this out to one seller. He lowered his charges accordingly. It is frustrating to pay $8.95 for an item and have the shipping also be 8.95!! John Robles Merle Sprinzen msprin...@juno.com wrote: In the past few

[Phono-L] Shipping charges -- a new pricing scheme

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
An example of a similar thing is the dealers in China who list some 'artwork' or other with a .01 starting bid and no reserve, but shipping is $420.00... Walt Sommers bosomm...@adelphia.net wrote: Merle, Ah...the old eBay fee avoidance strategy. In the public world I think we call it tax

[Phono-L] Risk of auto ignition on cylinders?

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
Hi Tim I also seem to remember hearing that it was the silver nitrate, not the celluloid, that was the problem. And what's this about a new book? WHEN?? John phonop...@aol.com wrote: Regardless of whether you believe celluloid films auto ignite or not, they do definitely decompose and

[Phono-L] Shipping charges -- a new pricing scheme

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
to your customer. One big time phonograph parts dealer does this all the time. I told him once that it was illegal in CA, and I believe he said something to the effect of I'll do it til they catch me. John Robles msprin...@juno.com msprin...@juno.com wrote: No one told me they were doing

[Phono-L] Which one? And why?

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
my permission to reprint the picture of the lid decal. Bob -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john robles Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2006 6:35 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: RE: [Phono-L] Which one? And why? Hi

[Phono-L] Christmas gift help!!!

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
Hi everyon Where can I find phono related tee shirts? Someone was supposed to write me back today about the availability of a design I had picked out, but they didn't get back to me and I don't have the email address anymore..can anyone help me find this type of merchandise?? THanks JOhn

[Phono-L] P.S. to Christmas gift help!!

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
P,S, I need it to be something that can be shipped out by Weds at the latest, because I need to give the gift on Sunday! THanks for any and all help! JOhn Robles

[Phono-L] Amberola V

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
Hi Jerry May I include this story along with the one about the labels on Victrolas? It should make interesting reading. I will email you a copy of the newsletter when complete. Let me know! Thanks John Robles DeeDee Blais deedeebl...@yahoo.com wrote: Along the same theme as the upside

[Phono-L] Amberola V

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
Hi Jerry May I include this story along with the one about the labels on Victrolas? It should make interesting reading. I will email you a copy of the newsletter when complete. Let me know! Thanks John Robles DeeDee Blais deedeebl...@yahoo.com wrote: Along the same theme as the upside

[Phono-L] Fireside Bedplate

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
as mine is nice. All I need (I mean want) is a nice bedplate itself! Thanks John Robles

[Phono-L] Edison C-450

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
, I am happy. I note that the serial number is 332, seems relatively low. I will submit a review of the machine when I get it. Gotta love those hand painted grilles... John Robles

[Phono-L] sharing phono-l photographs

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
Great idea PJ. Thanks for your public-spiritedness. pjfra...@alamedanet.net wrote: send them to me and i'll host them on a webpage, plus make full-res versions available for download. this goes for ANY phono-related pix any of you folks may want to share. Robert Wright wrote: I can't get

[Phono-L] San Francisco Area Collectors

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
addresses will be given without prior permission. Thanks John Robles

[Phono-L] Scarce Edison C-450 (XVIII Century Adam) Diamond Disc Phono

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
in research, he had an auction house. John Robles

[Phono-L] Re C-450, forgot to state...

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
to the grille it is a darker green. I will try to take pics of it. John Robles

[Phono-L] Edison LP machine w/both reproducers

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
YOu left your parking lights on, Peter. :-P Peter Fraser pjfra...@alamedanet.net wrote: Hi - I picked it up today, mainly because the guy seemed like he had another guy waiting in the wings, and i didn't want to waffle and chance missing out. It's the smallest model, the C-1. It's in

[Phono-L] Edison LP machine w/both reproducers

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
, 2006 11:41 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison LP machine w/both reproducers actually no, i used my flash (during the daytime) to fill in the shady bits, and the reflectors in the lenses picked it up. On May 27, 2006, at 8:35 PM, john robles wrote: YOu left your parking lights on, Peter. :-P

[Phono-L] Victor item???

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
Never seen that mirror before. Looks like you could make it a planter box... John R Robert Wright esrobe...@hotmail.com wrote: It looks nice enough. I'd buy it if I could find any Victor cylinders to put in it. - Original Message - From: An interesting item is up on eBay

[Phono-L] Found on Craigslist in Austin - Edison Model 250 Diamond Disc Official Laboratory Model Shipping Crate

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
$495! What a deal. :-). You can buy the phono for less sometimes! John Robles Mgraziano1 mgrazia...@o-lite.com wrote: Seems like a lot of money to me, but if someone wants to make an offer, I can't see many people trying to buy it. I can go look at it if need be, and can arrange

[Phono-L] Fwd: 1907 RCA Victrola

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
An answer to what? aarona...@aol.com wrote: Can someone supply an answer to this ? ___ Phono-L mailing list Phono-L@oldcrank.org Phono-L Archive http://phono-l.oldcrank.org/archive/ Support Phono-L http://www.cafepress.com/oldcrank

[Phono-L] i'll attend, and report!

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
recording and digitization process. I will report on it afterwards. John Robles Peter Fraser pjfra...@alamedanet.net wrote: Hi - well, i was able to attend and it was quite fascinating. afterwards, Dr. Haber invited me to his lab, where i viewed some of the equipment. if you're interested, go

[Phono-L] Grandparent Status

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
I will add my 2 cents, you are the one who will get to spoil them, then send them home for their parents to discipline them!! This is called 'revenge on the kids'... Congrats Loran! John Robles mdsor...@aol.com wrote: Congratulations Loran!! I'm sure you will get over the feeling a bit

[Phono-L] re Updated Website

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
Hello Mario Wow, you certainly have a splendid collection for a man of 25! When I was 25 I had Victrola VI. That's it! You have the type of high quality machines that make it look as if you had been collecting for 40 years. Well done! John Robles Mario Frazzetto mari...@optushome.com.au

[Phono-L] Cleaning blue amberol records

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
Hi Kevan Some of us old timers used to clean them with Pledge (without waxy buildup). I swear when I did this the resulting sound was richer... Has this method become a major sin yet?? John Robles Kevan Ellis kbhel...@hotmail.com wrote: Cleaning blue amberola records can it be done

[Phono-L] Cleaning blue amberol records

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
try that and see on some from a lot sale.Is this mail in the forum or just to you? From: john robles Reply-To: Antique Phonograph List To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Cleaning blue amberol records Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2006 05:58:18 -0700 (PDT) Hi Kevan Some of us old

[Phono-L] re Updated Website

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
Wow that is great. I wish we had those colors here. I would love to have a blue cygnet on my Fireside! Interesting that you have only 11 panel horns too, since here they were only intended for the Triumph and Idelia. John R Mario Frazzetto mari...@optushome.com.au wrote: Hi Dan, It is

[Phono-L] Interesting article

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
WOW what an amazingly phonograph-like machine!! That was fascinating. Thanks for sharing the info with us! John Robles Robert Plavzic plav...@gmail.com wrote: Hello Just read an interesting article on www.romfi.com. My first thought on looking at the page was what an odd phonograph

[Phono-L] What is the Strange Victor Upright on Ebay # 6594621420

2006-12-24 Thread john robles
I agree, Eric. The first look yelled crapophone with the color and the shine, but the detail pics show very good quality carving. This is a nice piece. And the motor etc does not look like it was shiftily built onto a new piece of wood, it looks like a vintage motorboard, well crafted. John

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