Bob's e-mail response may have been a bit crude, but his advice was right-on. Buying a Berliner for resale to earn money can be a big problem, unless you are very careful and experienced with them. These machines are generally purchased as interesting historical artifacts, rather than fine playing phonos. They are not rare, and usually sell in the range of 2-4K, sometimes more depending on originality, condition, country of origin, etc. Most have repro parts and therefore not desirable to many serious collectors. They usually sit on the shelf and look cute with a nipper looking into the horn. I doubt collectors play them very often as records are hard to fine, expensive, and usually quite worn. If you want to resell one, it would be best to get an original from a little old ladies attic :) As Bob said, it may be best to pass on this one unless it's is a very good deal. In that case, keep it on your shelf. Just my opinion.
Ray
