I agree with Steve. It depends on condition and the machine itself. It can be subjective and dependent on the collector or individual as well. Do you want a common but pristine original Vic -IV, for example, or would you rather have a refurbished and refinished Edison Opera brought back to showroom beauty? Also rarity might be a consideration. Would someone wait for a near original Edison Idealia or take one that was redone? It depends...cost, rarity, the collector themselves are only a few of the considerations. I think most of us would take the rarest machine in the most original condition at the lowest cost (speaking in general terms). Cost, especially in todays economy may be a key determiner in the utlimate decision made. Ron
From: Steven Medved <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Original or restored? To: [email protected] Date: Friday, November 12, 2010, 5:33 AM Depends on the condition. > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:06:17 -0600 > Subject: [Phono-L] Original or restored? > > I have always believed in keeping my phonographs in as close to original > condition as is possible. Fixing them, but not stripping and restoring > them. > > I'm just curious... Is that the norm with most collectors on this group or > do you like to restore them to look like new? > Tom > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
