On 2-11-06, Albert wrote: I saw a nice Multiphone sell for 31k at a live auction and know of a sale of an Auxetophone for 25k. Is an Idelia worth substantially more than these two extremely rare machines? The answer is "not really". At 41k, the Idelia went for much more than anyone expected. Probably the 25k reserve was about right for it, but some people really wanted it badly, and you know what happens at an auction. A multiphone for 31k would also be very nice, but there might not be as much interest generated, since it (the lyre case variety) is so large that it would overpower the space in many homes. As far as the Auxetophone for 25k, someone got a good deal, since the one on eBay last year sold for $33,800 (and it had a replacement pump/motor). It is also a bit loud for any room other than a ballroom, and can set your house on fire. As George Glastris said, the rare Idelia is just about as beautiful as any you will ever see, and fits nicely (!) into any collection. Therefore, the demand for it is very high, and that is reflected in the price. When you get up into prices like these, I don't really see a big difference between 25k, 31k, and 41k for phonos sold in different years and in different auction houses.
Ray From [email protected] Mon Feb 13 13:59:04 2006 From: [email protected] (bruce78rpm) Date: Sun Dec 24 13:11:23 2006 Subject: [Phono-L] Boston References: <021320061426.14522.43f0972a00097d46000038ba22058864429f9a030a05020e9...@comcast.net> Message-ID: <006e01c630e8$b48d1a90$6401a...@custom> Ahh a visitor? I live about 30 miles south of Boston, and would be glad to give you the dime tour!! Of my collection that is. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: "Antique Phonograph List" <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, February 13, 2006 9:26 AM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Boston >I live 40 mins away in NH. > All phono-nuts are welcome............ > > Bill > > -------------- Original message -------------- > From: "funk" <[email protected]> > >> Taking a trip next month to Boston. Anything phonographic to recommend in >> the area? >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Phono-L mailing list >> [email protected] >> >> Phono-L Archive >> http://www.oldcrank.org/pipermail/phono-l/ > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > [email protected] > > Phono-L Archive > http://www.oldcrank.org/pipermail/phono-l/
