Isn't it wonderful that we have such a variety of
machines to collect. It would be truly boring if
Edison only made the Home model but they didn't. Have
you ever wondered why someone would originally pay
extra for a mahogany Triumph with a nickel bed plate?
Wouldn't that cost about as much as a Idealia or
Opera? I'm glad people made those decisions because
now we have machines that are rare and desirable. The
Victor company sold decorated machines that are
nothing short of wonderful. Today, they are prized in
any collection. Victrolas were decorated after they
left the Victor factory often by a dealer for a
customer. Perhaps the original owner commissioned the
decoration. I don't know but I love these machines
also. I think they are valuable, original, and very
interesting.
I have the 1965 Mustang fastback that my Dad
bought new. I love the car. It has a V-8 and 4-speed
but it's a basic Mustang. Do I wish that Dad had sent
his brand new Mustang to Shelby for modification?
Yes! Yes! Yes! I would consider such a car to be an
original Shelby Mustang. I could take my old Mustang
and have it modified to be a replica Shelby but in my
opinion that would be a waste of time and money and a
disservice to a classic car.
I think the same comparison can be made with
Victrolas. A machine modified shortly after its
manufacture I consider to be original and correct.
Perhaps that's the only way the original owner could
get his VV-IV decorated. I've seen photos of that
machine and I'd love to have it in my collection.
Happy collecting, Jerry Blais
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From [email protected] Tue Oct 16 10:38:02 2007
From: [email protected] (brice paris)
Date: Tue Oct 16 10:44:54 2007
Subject: [Phono-L] Variety in collecting.
In-Reply-To: <[email protected]>
Message-ID: <[email protected]>
Variety, different likes and dislikes, is what makes the world turn , keeps our
interest , and lets different collectors collect what they like or can afford.
It would be boring and very crowded if we all collected and liked the same
things, deep pockets would rule. Visiting different collections and seeing the
variety of interests and specialties is always exciting and refreshing even if
it is not what you collect and like the best . In every instance I can think
of I have always found new and exciting things and learned about something new
when I have had the chance to visit others , whether it is a large or small
collection.
We have now heard from someone else who owns one of the after market
decorated machines and previously the purist's who would only buy and collect
Victor factory models. I hope the one thing all of these comments have teached
us is that we have to respect and be courteous to all, even though we may not
have the same interests,opinions or pocket books. I personally admire both
and even though not seen very often the after market machines certainly do not
in my opinion command a price anywhere close to the factory decorated machines.
With that said I certainly would like to own and would be absolutely
thrilled to have examples of both in my collection. The cost thereof , however
will probably dictate that future purchases if they can be found will be less
expensive after market machines.
Happy Collecting, no matter what your interests are.
DeeDee Blais <[email protected]> wrote:
Isn't it wonderful that we have such a variety of
machines to collect. It would be truly boring if
Edison only made the Home model but they didn't. Have
you ever wondered why someone would originally pay
extra for a mahogany Triumph with a nickel bed plate?
Wouldn't that cost about as much as a Idealia or
Opera? I'm glad people made those decisions because
now we have machines that are rare and desirable. The
Victor company sold decorated machines that are
nothing short of wonderful. Today, they are prized in
any collection. Victrolas were decorated after they
left the Victor factory often by a dealer for a
customer. Perhaps the original owner commissioned the
decoration. I don't know but I love these machines
also. I think they are valuable, original, and very
interesting.
I have the 1965 Mustang fastback that my Dad
bought new. I love the car. It has a V-8 and 4-speed
but it's a basic Mustang. Do I wish that Dad had sent
his brand new Mustang to Shelby for modification?
Yes! Yes! Yes! I would consider such a car to be an
original Shelby Mustang. I could take my old Mustang
and have it modified to be a replica Shelby but in my
opinion that would be a waste of time and money and a
disservice to a classic car.
I think the same comparison can be made with
Victrolas. A machine modified shortly after its
manufacture I consider to be original and correct.
Perhaps that's the only way the original owner could
get his VV-IV decorated. I've seen photos of that
machine and I'd love to have it in my collection.
Happy collecting, Jerry Blais
____________________________________________________________________________________
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http://autos.yahoo.com/new_cars.html
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