Re: [Phono-L] Ebay Fraud

2010-08-17 Thread Ron L'Herault
It probably is an all original machine-no new repro parts, just the ones it came with originally. The reproducer does look better than other crapophone units I've seen though. Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of

Re: [Phono-L] Ebay Fraud

2010-08-17 Thread Ron L'Herault
I'd buy the horn. Someone sent me a hornless crapophone that I am altering to make it play better. Buy it. I'll give you $15 plus shipping for the horn. Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of ronbr...@aol.com

Re: [Phono-L] Ebay Fraud

2010-08-17 Thread bruce78rpm
Yes great Idea, buy it, take off the horn and sell it to Ron, and then smash that craponola to bits with a sledge hammer!! - Original Message - From: Ron L'Herault lhera...@bu.edu To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 8:54:42 AM Subject: Re:

Re: [Phono-L] Ebay Fraud

2010-08-17 Thread harvey kravitz
I'd buy the machine for the reproducer. It is an original HMV No. 5 or 5A. It's hard to tell by the photos. Harvey Kravitz From: bruce78...@comcast.net bruce78...@comcast.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Tue, August 17, 2010 6:10:19

Re: [Phono-L] Ebay Fraud

2010-08-17 Thread Bryan, Ronald (DSHS/DDD)
Hey Harvey! Good to see you guys at the radio swap meet on Sunday! ~Ron -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of harvey kravitz Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 10:16 AM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L]

Re: [Phono-L] Phono-L Digest, Vol 7, Issue 99

2010-08-17 Thread Don Henry
Hey! The Crapophone is up to $1.25! That's exactly how much merchandise I sold at the CAPS show last weekend! From: phono-l-requ...@oldcrank.org Subject: Phono-L Digest, Vol 7, Issue 99 To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:00:02 -0700 Send Phono-L mailing list submissions

Re: [Phono-L] Phono-L Digest, Vol 7, Issue 99

2010-08-17 Thread john9ten
I agree, worst show ever. It was a buyers market but no one was buying! Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Don Henry phonowo...@hotmail.com Sender: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:27:23 To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Reply-To: Antique

Re: [Phono-L] Phono-L Digest, Vol 7, Issue 99

2010-08-17 Thread john9ten
The seller said they would amend the description. We'll see... Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Don Henry phonowo...@hotmail.com Sender: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:27:23 To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Reply-To: Antique Phonograph

[Phono-L] What Did You Think Of CAPS?

2010-08-17 Thread DeeDee Blais
I attended CAPS last weekend and wondered what others thought of the show and banquet. Here's my thoughts... I thought the sale was well attended by sellers which provided a very nice selection of machines ranging from entry level to something for the advanced collector. I saw Berliners, Vic

[Phono-L] The New Issue of In The Groove

2010-08-17 Thread Srsells1
By now most of you (who are MAPS members) should have received the newly designed issue of In The Groove. It's very impressive with lots of great articles. Tim McCormick deserves a lot of credit for putting this issue together. Unfortunately in transitioning to a new editor and a new

Re: [Phono-L] Phono-L Digest, Vol 7, Issue 99

2010-08-17 Thread Vinyl Visions
Hi John, I sent the seller a message and a link to the Crapophone website. He sent me a message saying he added an amendment to the listing. I checked it and here it is: On Aug-17-10 at 07:36:36 PDT, seller added the following information: Note: I have received conflicting ideas regarding

Re: [Phono-L] Victor Picture Records

2010-08-17 Thread Vinyl Visions
Hi guys, I just purchased a Paul Whiteman Victor Picture Disc and I can't discover much information about it. Does anyone know approximately how many of these that were made. I believe that it was pressed in 1932, but that's about the extent of the info that I have been able to uncover.

Re: [Phono-L] What Did You Think Of CAPS?

2010-08-17 Thread Bruce
As president of CAPS and the individual organizing the show I always welcome comments that will lead to improvement in what we do. I would, however, like to enlighten those reading this thread. 1. Attendance This year our attendance was up 10% over 2009. On Saturday for setup when the strongest

Re: [Phono-L] What Did You Think Of CAPS?

2010-08-17 Thread Mike Stitt
Bruce, I help put on a local antique show and it is an enormous effort. I agree that* job one* is to fill the hall so to speak. Whatever a show is or may be, growing attendance is your job and selling is the dealers. I hope all have faith however. Buyers are very reserve right now but the fact

Re: [Phono-L] What Did You Think Of CAPS?

2010-08-17 Thread john robles
My apologies for the error on Po Folks, I wasn't aware we had changed. Francis Marie did a good job and I thought last year's banquet was very well done. True we have the opportunity for improvement by Joey Bell. I thought it was a good idea having people asked their opinion after the banquet,

Re: [Phono-L] What Did You Think Of CAPS?

2010-08-17 Thread Scott and Denise Corbett
This was the 25th annual CAPS show Sale and even in a very tough economy, they sold more tables, had more early-bird buyers and more overall attendance than the last two years. Jerry is correct that there was a wide selection and some very good prices. It was a buyer's market! It was one of the