[Phono-L] Mystery Box
Andrew, I have an identical box which was in the bottom of an Edison Opera when I bought it. The box came complete with a small wood handle screw driver in one of the holes and a Perfect Pocket Oiler in the other. The original instructions which also were in the bottom of the Opera noted in the packing slip that the shipment contained One Oil Can, One Screw Driver, and One Piece of Cheese Cloth. The box appears to have been original with this Opera but I have never seen another Opera with one. Since you found one in a DD, perhaps he supplied this with several models at least for a short time. Bill Boruff Dallas,Tx ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
[Phono-L] Horse Race Puzzle Record
It sounds as if there are several horse racing puzzle records and I have yet another one. It is a 10 inch 78 rpm puzzle record issued by the Record Games Company of Hollywood, Calif. On one side is a Horse Racing Mystery with 6 tracks - each having a different winner. The flip side is The Lucky Thirteen Game which is a roulette game with 13 tracks. I suspect this was a board game but really don't know. If anyone has info on this record I would appreciate hearing from you. Regards, Bill ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Horse Race Puzzle Record
Hi Tom, It is a similar record tp the one on U-Tube but not the same one. Bill On Dec 5, 2010, at 12:57 PM, Tom Jordan wrote: Bill, I found this on u-tube. Is it something like what you found? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1T7iStzDNk -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l- boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Bill Boruff Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2010 12:42 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: [Phono-L] Horse Race Puzzle Record It sounds as if there are several horse racing puzzle records and I have yet another one. It is a 10 inch 78 rpm puzzle record issued by the Record Games Company of Hollywood, Calif. On one side is a Horse Racing Mystery with 6 tracks - each having a different winner. The flip side is The Lucky Thirteen Game which is a roulette game with 13 tracks. I suspect this was a board game but really don't know. If anyone has info on this record I would appreciate hearing from you. Regards, Bill ___ 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] EDISON ICS GEM PHONOGRAPH
Hello all, I have been collecting Edison Gem phonographs for some time and recently picked up one I had only read about but had never seen. It is an ICS Edison Gem phonograph which is a modified Model C that plays at a lower speed for the ICS records. I would like to correspond with someone out there who has one of these. Regards, Bill ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] ITEMS FOR UNION
Hello All, In looking through my storage unit I found several items that I should part with. Since I will be going to the Union show in a couple of weeks, I can deliver them at no extra charge. I have: An Oak Amberola 30 in nice playing condition. $300.00 A mahogany Amberola VI in nice playing condition Case has been refinished.. $375 A mahogany disc record cabinet by Pooley. $175.00 A mahogany music cabinet. $75.00 Contact me off line if you have questions or wish pictures. Thanks for your consideration, Bill Boruff Dallas, Texas email boru...@flash.net ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] REPRODUCERS FOR SALE
I have been collecting reproducers for several years and have obtained a very nice collection of Edison, Victor and Max Wurcker reproducers. In the process I have ended up with a number of duplicates that I need to sell..These are all nice reproducers and many are quite rare. I guarantee that you will be pleased with these and will return your cost if you are not completely satisfied. I am offering these locally or Internationally for the actual shipping cost. Offered are the following: Edison Standard Speaker (rebuilt by John Nagy w new styli) $800 Edison Automatic $400 Edison Winged Model “C” with unmarked weight $135 Edison Model “D” $425 Edison Model “H” (rebuilt) $125 Edison Model “J” with green top $800 Edison Model “N56” (pot metal and needs new top) $135 Model “O” with dome top and trowel weight $475 Edison Model “O” rebuilt with new top (have 2) $450 each Edison Diamond “A” $750 Edison Diamond C (brass version) $175 Edison Edisonic with gold finish $200 Fletcher Diamond Disc 78 adaptor $100 Victor Brass Orthophonic in gold finish $450 Victor Gold Exhibition (rebuilt - have 2)) $75 each Victor Nickel Exhibition (rebuilt - have several) $75 each Max Wurcker 2 minute $475 Contact me off line if you have questions or wish pictures. Thanks for your consideration, Bill Boruff Dallas, Texas email boru...@flash.net ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] re mirek and his prices
Mike - I agree with you I have purchased several parts from Mirek and have always been very satisfied with both the quality and the cost which is only a fraction of what an original part would cost - assuming you could find one. As far as shipping goes, it is expensive to ship out of the country. Shipping a 4 pound 1 ounce package from the US to Canada costs a minimum of $27.00 via USPS and it doesn't take much to weigh 4 pounds. I certainly hope that suppliers like Mirek continue their valuable contribution to our hobby. Bill On Apr 28, 2010, at 1:31 PM, Mike Stitt wrote: Whoa, Many people that make parts come and go. Good quality reproduction parts can turn a machine useful and displayable until an original part can be found if at all. I take a different view, I'm very thankful all these people do what they do and I doubt they are getting rich and perhaps in many cases just covering cost. Regardless of shipping cost or attitude I appreciate having the option. He is after all making parts for a very limited production run. Now if you pay a parts supplier and don't get your parts that is a conversation to have. Oldcranky Mike On Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 10:47 AM, john9...@pacbell.net wrote: Agreed. I charge exact shipping and I usually have boxes onhand. If I have to buy new boxes I might charge $1 or so. Sometimes you have to pay the cost of doing business as a courtesy. I have found that it builds repeat customers. John Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: bruce78...@comcast.net Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:41:53 To: Antique Phonograph Listphono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] re mirek and his prices Folks who deliberately try to stuff their pockets with your money by deliberately inflating the shipping costs on an item, are nothing short of despicable . That is a fact !! - Original Message - From: Ron L'Herault lherault @bu. edu To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@ oldcrank .org Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 12:50:03 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [Phono-L] re mirek and his prices Unless one knows the weight of the packed shipment, a buyer can't really tell if the shipper is off the mark with his shipping costs, and I believe he Marek in Canada, right? Shipping from Canada is always more expensive in my experience. If you want an inflated price for shipping try the $10 I was charged to ship 0.1 pounds (less than two ounces) of repro car parts from PA to MA. They use UPS. The post office would have cost under $2.00 I'll bet. Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-bounces@ oldcrank .org [ mailto :phono-l-bounces@ oldcrank .org] On Behalf Of zonophone2006@ aol .com Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 11:44 AM To: phono-l@ oldcrank .org Subject: [Phono-L] re mirek and his prices hello all i had planned on getting some parts from mirek be careful he raised his prices over his old catalog and is greedy on shipping as well this is our correspondence hopefully he will have the rest of his inventory for the rest of his life be careful all rob NO PROBLEM YOUR GREED ON SHIPPING TURNED ME OFF] I DIDNT MIND THE PRICES GOING UP BUT I AM SURE I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO SAID THIS TO YOU HAVE A GREAT LIFE rob -Original Message- From: Miroslav Stehlik m. stehlik @ sentex .ca To: Zonophone2006@ aol .com Sent: Wed, Apr 28, 2010 10:38 am Subject: Re: Fw : good morning Hi Rob, Thank you for taking my time for nothing! Please, do not order from me any more. Your los ! Happy collecting! Mirek - Original Message - From: Zonophone2006@ aol .com To: m. stehlik @ sentex .ca Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 3:49 AM Subject: Re: Fw : good morning hi mirek i have been thinking it over and will pass on the order i cant get out during the day for the m.o. thank you rob In a message dated 4/28/2010 1:13:11 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, m. stehlik @ sentex .ca writes: Hi, Are you still interested? I sold two Zonos today! I will be in Europe most of May, leaving next Monday Mirek - Original Message - From: Miroslav Stehlik To: Zonophone2006@ aol .com Sent: Saturday, April 24, 2010 5:11 PM Subject: Re: good morning Hi, You are ordering the following : two zonophone reproducers..$330.00 2 Berliner fiber gears,148 Teeth.$ 96.00 2 Berliner hold down nuts...$ 44.00 1 long curved crank...$ 29.00 Sub Total$ 499.00 Shipping/H: Expedited Parcel ( surf.Mail traceable ).. $ 22.00 ( no insurance) $27.00* ( insured for $500.00)* Payment by International Money Order or equivalent, the Total is.. $ 512.00 or* $ 517.00* When paying by PayPal , the Total is$ 532.00 I will ship as soon as I
Re: [Phono-L] Shipping phonographs
Steve- FedEx does not always use kid gloves when handling packages. During this past year I shipped a banner front Edison Home in 3 boxes with each carefully packed to withstand any rough handling. One box was for the case, one for the mechanism and one for the horn. The mechanism was badly damaged when the tines of a fork lift went completely through the center of its box. The motor frame was broken into pieces and the bolts holding the motor frame to the bedplate were sheared off. It was the last time I shipped a machine via FedEx! Bill On Jan 1, 2010, at 3:34 PM, Steven Medved wrote: I highly recommend if anyone purchases a phono that the seller says will be sent UPS, ask them to send it Fed Ex ground. I have had 2 triumphs and an order of auto parts damaged by UPS. UPS is wonderful for small, light parts, but larger ones seem to get dropper or crushed by their automatic alligator mouth sorting system. Save a phono, use Fed Ex. Also Fed Ex is much easier to collect from if there is an accident. Steve ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] Edison Idelia at Union
This was offered by Steve and Jeff Oliphant. On Jul 1, 2008, at 7:55 PM, wilenzick at bellsouth.net wrote: Can someone provide details on the Edison Idelia that I understand was for sale at Union? Thanks. Ray ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
[Phono-L] Bad English on the Bay
It's too bad that everyone isn't as perfect as some of us! When I joined Phono-L I thought the purpose of the group was to share phonograph information - not to beat up on others for what they don't know. Bill B On Jun 24, 2008, at 9:07 AM, Rich wrote: Probably a benefit of the PC Public Education system. There is a spell check built into the eBay listing routine but they are still working on the grammar checking module. john robles wrote: How can someone with such moronic English usage spell almost everything correctly?? And ththe description was like one long run- on sentence... Ron L lherault at bu.edu wrote: This seller touts his/her favorite oprah singer Elma Gluck. See: Item # 370061668586 Ron L ___ 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] Victor Credenza parts
Is this a Mahogany or Walnut machine? I need a motor board and lid in Walnut. Thanks, Bill On May 15, 2008, at 11:14 AM, Barry Kasindorf wrote: Hi, I have parted out a 2 door Credenza and have case parts, horn, motor etc available if anyone needs parts before I Ebay them. -Barry ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
