I'm not sure how many of you have ever given a phonograph as a gift. I know not everyone in my family or circle of friends is interested, but I have given a VV-VI and a VV-IX in the past. They were well received and are quite a conversation piece for the non-collector.
My aunt just celebrated her 75th birthday. She is from NJ and her father worked for Victor/RCA. Her husband, my uncle, ran a successful TV-radio repair store for many years until his passing 4 years ago. She always admired my machines. I decided to splurge and buy her a VV-IV for her birthday. She loved it. I picked up some records she would remember from her teen years to play on it -- Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra. I did this at the last minute so I had to buy what I could find. It was a nice VV-IV (1920) in good working condition. Only problem is the turntable. It wobbles unacceptably. The problem is the fitting between the T-shaped spindle connector and the platter itself -- it's loose. It needs to be repaired or replaced. Does anyone have a 10" pressed steel turntable platter for a VV-IV that they are willing to sell at a reasonable price? It would be greatly appreciated. Greg Caringi
