Greetings Ron:
That particular seller takes machines apart and sells the parts separately. I am personally against parting out a working machine so I would not purchase it. That being said, the motor has a few issues. In addition to those stated in the listing, the belt idler tension pulley, arm, and spring seem to be missing. Someone has worked on the motor which indicates there may be more hidden problems created by a kitchen table repairman. Do you really want to buy this then have to go and separately buy a good Model C Reproducer, $100, replace the cabinet, $175, find a Gem cone horn, $25 reproduction. The Model C Gem would actually be correct with the 6 panel straight morning glory horn but an original can command $200 with a crane. A complete and working machine from a fellow collector would seem to be the best way to get a Gem. The ones that go for crazy prices are those with the Gem Special Automatic Speaker in a branded top cabinet with the all brass witches hat horn. Thi s makes sense due to only 20,000 being made and few surviving intact. A nice 2 minute Gem that is complete often sells on eBay for $400 to $500 depending on condition. Best wishes, Al _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
