Anyone care to give us a report on the phono show in N.C. yesterday? Thanks.
Ray From [email protected] Sun Mar 15 10:38:54 2009 From: [email protected] ([email protected]) Date: Sun Mar 15 10:39:10 2009 Subject: [Phono-L] Mooresville Phono Show Message-ID: <[email protected]> The Mooresville Phonograph show that took place yesterday was very successful regardless of the rain. There were many dealers with an array of items. I was able to find an original crank and original tone arm for a Victor 1. Also, found an original crank for a slotted Victor III. I really enjoy the North Carolina show as I always feel that I get some really fair deals. The original crank for the Victor III was $45.00 and the tone arm was $85.00. These items were less expensive than the reproductions. I am glad that I waited before jumping the gun for reproductions. I tend to think that the one on one interface and show environment are conducive to not only having a lot of fun, but getting some really good buys. Items that I have seen on ebay and from phono supply businesses have been a lot higher than prices at the show. This is another reason that I have decided to stay away from ebay. I'll just wait until the next show to buy. I know that this hobby can be expensive, but come on, some things are way out of hand. Hats off to the dealers at the North Carolina show for making things affordable! A collector from Richmond, Virginia found an original tone arm for a Victor III. One of our members purchased a beautiful Edison Louis the 15th. I did not realize it, but only 62 were produced. Another member got a great deal on a Victor IV at $1300.00. I also bought a DVD titled "A Personal History - The Life and Work of Thomas Edison." The DVD is from actual archive film footage that has some very rare movies of Thomas Edison. It is funny seeing Thomas Edison clock in to work at the Edison Labs. His time clock card has Thomas Edison, employee #1. There were thousands of records as well. A great turn out and super dealers made the show a success. Hats off to those that had a hand in making the show possible. To those not able to make the show, I hope to see you next year! Brantley Williston, S.C. From [email protected] Sun Mar 15 22:29:15 2009 From: [email protected] (john robles) Date: Sun Mar 15 22:29:21 2009 Subject: [Phono-L] Problem Solved Message-ID: <[email protected]> Hello all A member of the group has scrounged through their vast empir of parts and found me a Victor III bracket. I will trade for my Vic V bracket, as he needs it for a V he is restoring,and we will both be happy. The interesting thing is, the bracet he is sending me is restored on one side and unrestored on the other.? It belonged to a big parts guy who used to take it to shows to illustrate the difference between unrestored and his restoration job. The guy I am getting it from is including a new set of decals, so I look forward to making it look great! And efore you tell me I am trading a much more valuable bracket for a lesser one, I know that, but he is a good friend of min so I don't mind! Thanks to all in the group who helped me and who responded with such great info! That's what makes this board great, camaraderie John Robles! From [email protected] Sun Mar 15 22:56:51 2009 From: [email protected] (DanKj) Date: Sun Mar 15 22:56:56 2009 Subject: [Phono-L] Victor III HEEEEEEELP! References: <[email protected]> Message-ID: <6b86b93e92c64fbaa391735f09725...@new> Word to those with Victors: larger horns were offered for a few extra bucks, so don't assume that a "III" with a "IV" horn is not original.
