Based on the second message posted on the auction, I would say you are right.
On Sat, 27 Oct 2007 12:24:37 -0400, Dan-K wrote: >It's up to almost $1600 now ... somebody wants the horn, methinks ! >----- Original Message ----- >From: <[email protected]> >To: <[email protected]> >Sent: Friday, October 26, 2007 5:10 PM >Subject: [Phono-L] Re: Edison Home E on eBay w/ impossible serial number >> The eBay number is: >> >> _http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320174678364&ssPageNa >> me=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=011_ >> (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320174678364 &ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=011) >> >> Sorry, I had to figure out how to get this copied to my post. >> >> I have seen errors on patent plates for Edison and have a few examples on >> machines in my collection; but, I have never seen a plate serial that was >> off by >> a half-a-million! >> >> I may take the large view and disassemble the photo to see if Photoshop was >> used to obscure the serial which has been done on some eBay listings for >> reasons unknown. >> >> As for Home Phonographs, the highest serial I have seen was up around 407000 >> and it was a Model F. >> >> At least Edison has yet to have a crappophone copy come out of China! >> >> Regards to all on the list, >> >> Al >> Edison Collector >> >> >> >> >> ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com >> _______________________________________________ >> Phono-L mailing list >> http://phono-l.oldcrank.org >_______________________________________________ >Phono-L mailing list >http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
