Re: [Phono-L] Vehicle?

2010-03-07 Thread john robles
The American factory worker working for a foreign automaker with an American plant gets paid a good American labor wage, benefits package, local tax revenues are collected, state and Federal revenues are collected..business taxes, licensing taxes...I'd say we get a pretty fair shake out of it. P

Re: [Phono-L] Carolina Antique Music & Phonograph Show

2010-03-06 Thread john robles
Wish I could go! Good luck with the show, and my best to the Shriners. As a Mason myself, I know their burn centers and Shriner's Hospitals do amazing work. John Robles --- On Sat, 3/6/10, Curt Angstman wrote: From: Curt Angstman Subject: [Phono-L] Carolina Antique Music & Phonograp

[Phono-L] Diamond Disc cabinet arts needed

2010-02-28 Thread john robles
Hello all Does anone have a pair of hinges or hinge pins for an Edison C-250/C-19 phonograph? I am selling one for a friend and the hinge pins are missing. All help appreciated! Thank you John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

[Phono-L] Diamond Disc Reproducer Found

2010-02-15 Thread john robles
Hello all I have obtained a reproducer and maybe even two. Thanks to all John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

[Phono-L] Diamond Disc Reproducer Needed

2010-02-15 Thread john robles
hi Has anyone got a gold DD reproducer available?? Thanks John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] Sniping software

2010-02-15 Thread john robles
ou're only bidding up to the max of what you want to pay. If I bid $200 on something and someone snipes me for $201, well, $200 was the limit of what I was willing to pay. No use crying because I missed it for a dollar more. John Robles --- On Mon, 2/15/10, phonofo...@aol.com wrote: Fro

[Phono-L] An Impossible Search

2010-02-14 Thread john robles
part alone? Anyone? Alternatively I suppose we could look for an entire new shaving device... Thanks for any leads! John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

[Phono-L] Now I've seen everything. Phono shaped like a house

2010-02-08 Thread john robles
Good evening all Here's something interesting on eBay..a Schwarzwaldhaus phonograph. Schwarzwald means Black Forest. Item number is 270528488201. Check it out! John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] Seeking Blue Amberola 1917 - Robert Hovanes

2010-01-28 Thread john robles
e reminds > me of the good times I had over there. I'll look through my cylinders and see > if I have a duplicate. Harvey Kravitz > > > > > > From: john robles > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Sent: Wed, January 27, 2010

[Phono-L] Seeking Blue Amberola 1917

2010-01-27 Thread john robles
group, and am looking for Hula records, and 1917 is one of them. Thanks John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] New version crapophone

2010-01-25 Thread john robles
ns, and this is all just my conjecture of course, and it is a buyer beware world on ebay, but spending over $2,000 on this..what a sad, sad loss for the buyer.Oh well. John Robles From: "tuban...@aol.com" To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Sun, Janu

Re: [Phono-L] Violin phonograph

2010-01-12 Thread john robles
I just now looked but the item is gone. Did it end? From: Bob To: Phono L List Sent: Tue, January 12, 2010 10:44:44 AM Subject: [Phono-L] Violin phonograph Take a look at eBay item #70514114746 . Anyone know if this is an old piece or a modern item? _

[Phono-L] Wanted: Model C reproducer box

2010-01-09 Thread john robles
if anyone has one of those too. I had one but can't locate it... it looks sort of like a paintbrush, about 2" wide with black bristles. The one I have/had has a dark reddish brown flat wooden handle. All help/leads appreciated! John Robles ___

Re: [Phono-L] Semi-Luddites - was Re: Definition of antiques

2010-01-03 Thread john robles
Tom, i donno wht u r talking abt. :-P John Robles From: Tom Jordan To: Antique Phonograph List Sent: Sun, January 3, 2010 6:27:20 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Semi-Luddites - was Re: Definition of antiques I use facebook to keep up with my extended family

Re: [Phono-L] Shipping phonographs

2010-01-02 Thread john robles
appened, I am sure Fedex would have fought me on it. Since that time I haven't sent any phonographs through FedEx ground, just other items. John Robles --- On Sat, 1/2/10, Bob wrote: From: Bob Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Shipping phonographs To: "Antique Phonograph List" Date: Saturd

Re: [Phono-L] Shipping phonographs

2010-01-02 Thread john robles
lmost unimaginable. I double boxed a phonograph with tons of packing material, yet in shipping part of the motor frame was broken. It took awhile to get that claim paid. John Robles --- On Fri, 1/1/10, Abe Feder wrote: From: Abe Feder Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Shipping phonographs To: "Antique

Re: [Phono-L] What did I buy? Ebay item 220523099867

2009-12-15 Thread john robles
ucate them. That's when you can tell they are con artists. John Robles From: Robert Wright To: Phono L Sent: Tue, December 15, 2009 12:48:26 AM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] What did I buy? Ebay item 220523099867 Wow. What a kind thing to do, John. Restores a

Re: [Phono-L] What did I buy? Ebay item 220523099867

2009-12-14 Thread john robles
I wrote to the seller to gently educate her on the item and she said she was going to let the buyer off the hook because she didn't want to be dishonest. Let us know if she sets you free! John Robles. From: William Buchanan To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent

[Phono-L] Friend needs advice on Victor MS on eBay

2009-12-14 Thread john robles
which it is obviously not, so I am curious as to if this is not a wise buy (I expect it is not). Here is the number 330387159356. Thanks! John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

[Phono-L] For Shawn O'Rourke

2009-11-09 Thread john robles
I am such a dunce that I deleted your email after writing down your address, and I didn't write down how much I need to send you. Can you please let me know at john9...@pacbell.net so I can get your check off today? Thanks! John ___ Phono-L mailing list

Re: [Phono-L] Blue Edison Horn

2009-09-08 Thread john robles
ed horns. I am really close to buying it, but thought I wold run it > > up the flagpole here for your always-valued opinions. Is this the correct > > Edison blue?? > > Item number is 390091033931. > > Thanks > > John Robl

Re: [Phono-L] Blue Edison Horn

2009-09-08 Thread john robles
t black paint. The pictures seem to show > > that it has age, and is in the same general condition of many of the black > > japanned horns. I am really close to buying it, but thought I wold run it > > up the flagpole here for your always-valued opinions. Is this the

Re: [Phono-L] Blue Edison Horn

2009-09-08 Thread john robles
What a beauty!! --- On Tue, 9/8/09, John Maeder wrote: From: John Maeder Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Blue Edison Horn To: "Antique Phonograph List" Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2009, 7:06 PM Here is a link to a photo of an original blue export horn that Kurt Nauck had for sale at the Lutheran C

Re: [Phono-L] Blue Edison Horn

2009-09-08 Thread john robles
Very apt, I hadn't even thought of that. Amazing how you can collect machines for more than 20 years and still miss little things!! --- On Tue, 9/8/09, Russel Ridley wrote: From: Russel Ridley Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Blue Edison Horn To: "Antique Phonograph List" Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2

Re: [Phono-L] Blue Edison Horn

2009-09-08 Thread john robles
he same general condition of many of the black japanned > horns. I am really close to buying it, but thought I wold run it up the > flagpole here for your always-valued opinions. Is this the correct Edison > blue?? > Item number is 390091033931. > Thanks > John Robles >

[Phono-L] Update on blue horn

2009-09-08 Thread john robles
blue horns we had were a pale blue, this one seems to dark. It looks to me as if the paint has run onto the one decal which suggests it has been repainted."   Still interested in hearing what you have to say, but not as likely to buy it til I study some more! Thanks John Robles PS To those w

[Phono-L] Blue Edison Horn

2009-09-08 Thread john robles
ng it, but thought I wold run it up the flagpole here for your always-valued opinions. Is this the correct Edison blue?? Item number is 390091033931. Thanks John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] Strange Cylinder machine WON

2009-08-25 Thread john robles
This machine would have had a 14" all brass horn. John Robles --- On Mon, 8/24/09, tuban...@aol.com wrote: From: tuban...@aol.com Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Strange Cylinder machine WON To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Monday, August 24, 2009, 7:30 AM I was the only bidder and no reserve. I

Re: [Phono-L] Strange cylinder machine at local auction.

2009-08-22 Thread john robles
find!!! I don't know value, but it is a very hard machine to find if this is it...are there any other phono bidders in your area? John Robles --- On Fri, 8/21/09, tuban...@aol.com wrote: From: tuban...@aol.com Subject: [Phono-L] Strange cylinder machine at local auction. To: phon

Re: [Phono-L] CAPS phonograph show

2009-08-17 Thread john robles
Hi Harvey - did we speak? I was selling with Mike Sorter at the table to his right. We have been doing the show together for something like 8 or 9 years. I think you introduced yourself, did you not? Sorry to be so vague, I met a LOT of people at the show! John Robles --- On Mon, 8/17/09

[Phono-L] Need a 10" Monarch record

2009-08-16 Thread john robles
Hello all Does anyone have a spare 10" Victor Monarch record they can part with? I would like to have one or two to go along with new Victor Monarch. Thanks! John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

[Phono-L] Errata

2009-08-16 Thread john robles
It has come to my attention that I got my beautiful Victor M from Stan Stanford. I have no idea where I got the name Stan Spate..Sorry Stan!! John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] CAPS phonograph show

2009-08-15 Thread john robles
nd talked a bit bith with Jerry Bias but did not see you. I sold some stuff -it was my first time doing that- but while I did not have a lot to sell but it paid for my table and gas from Mesa, Az. Maybe next year. Thx Abe Feder On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 8:34 AM, john robles wrote: > I would have t

Re: [Phono-L] CAPS phonograph show

2009-08-15 Thread john robles
y! Thanks Stan and thanks to you and Jerry for coming down. John Robles --- On Fri, 8/14/09, Stan Stanford wrote: From: Stan Stanford Subject: Re: [Phono-L] CAPS phonograph show To: "Antique Phonograph List" Date: Friday, August 14, 2009, 7:44 AM Jerry Blais and I drove to the CA

[Phono-L] Help me find a diaphragm?

2009-08-14 Thread john robles
! Thanks John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] Oxford Crapophone the sale of this fraud is almost complete

2009-08-01 Thread john robles
He told me that he had described it as best he could and that was all he could do. I guess 'doing the right thing' didn't occur to him... --- On Sat, 8/1/09, William Buchanan wrote: From: William Buchanan Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Oxford Crapophone the sale of this fraud is almost complete To:

Re: [Phono-L] Purchased on the way to CAPS

2009-08-01 Thread john robles
Looking forward to seeing you here Jerry!! --- On Sat, 8/1/09, DeeDee Blais wrote: From: DeeDee Blais Subject: [Phono-L] Purchased on the way to CAPS To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Saturday, August 1, 2009, 8:18 AM I am leaving for CAPS today and added several more machines to the things tha

Re: [Phono-L] Mistake on Shackleton price

2009-07-26 Thread john robles
t one, it was very exciting! There is still alot of good stuff out  there, just harder to find! John Robles Wow.  That was a hefty price for such a fragile  record.  I actually was given the Shackelton record by a collector in New  Zealand a few years ago.  It had a crack and he was understan

[Phono-L] Mistake on Shackleton price

2009-07-26 Thread john robles
condition. It was part of a lot of records that I bought with a friend, unsorted, When we found that one, it was very exciting! There is still alot of good stuff out there, just harder to find! John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] Server issues

2009-07-18 Thread john robles
Loran, A little inconvenince is a very small price to pay for the incredible amount of work and dedication you put into this site. Thank you. John Robles --- On Sat, 7/18/09, Loran Hughes wrote: From: Loran Hughes Subject: [Phono-L] Server issues To: "Antique Phonograph List" Date

Re: [Phono-L] Edison Blue Amberol Boxes needed

2009-07-16 Thread john robles
bsolutely necessary. Does anyone know if Burdette Walters still makes > repros, or does anyone have any? >  > Thanks folks > John Robles >  > ___ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

[Phono-L] Edison Blue Amberol Boxes needed

2009-07-15 Thread john robles
Hello all I am in need of 40 Blue Amberol boxes, the late ones (orange). Can anyone fill this need? Or maybe several people? Lids would be nice but are not absolutely necessary. Does anyone know if Burdette Walters still makes repros, or does anyone have any?   Thanks folks John Robles

[Phono-L] Anyone in Chicago?

2009-07-09 Thread john robles
Anyone on this board in the Chicago area? Ron Brink, are you in Illinois?? I have been contacted by a concern in Chicago that is looking to sell 14 phonographs in receivership. Anyone in that area please contact me offf list at john9...@pacbell.net. Thanks John ___

[Phono-L] This makes my mouth water

2009-05-03 Thread john robles
Too bad I don't have a machine to put it on. Wasn't someone on the board looking for an Edison Needle Cut reproducer?? This one is brass, not pot metal! John Robles ? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360151521216&ssPageName=ADME:B:FSEL:US:1123 From aph4...@aol.

[Phono-L] Wire Transfer from China

2009-04-18 Thread john robles
fee on my end too. By accepting the wire transfer I saved myself all those?fees that Paypal would have snatched. A good deal all around. Whew! John Robles From edisonst...@comcast.net Sat Apr 18 04:17:34 2009 From: edisonst...@comcast.net (edisonst...@comcast.net) Date: Sat Apr 18 04:25:58 20

[Phono-L] Suckerpunched by eBay & Vic III for sale

2009-04-09 Thread john robles
payment. ? Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john robles Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 3:04 AM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Suckerpunched by eBay & Vic III for sale ?Okay, it finally hap

[Phono-L] Source for Victor horn elbow reproductions

2009-04-06 Thread john robles
ok around and go to the source , I must say , to save the extra buck (; But Wyatt is also a good source and good people to work with . Nipper - Original Message - From: "john robles" To: "Antique Phonograph List" Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 6:10 AM Subject: Re: [Phon

[Phono-L] Source for Victor horn elbow reproductions

2009-04-06 Thread john robles
y penny if you want the original look. Wyatt's phone number is 707-263-5013. Theoir phone hours are 10-3 pacific time. John Robles --- On Mon, 4/6/09, Norman Bruderhofer wrote: From: Norman Bruderhofer Subject: [Phono-L] Source for Victor horn elbow reproductions To: "Antique Ph

[Phono-L] Reproducer new in box???

2009-04-04 Thread john robles
I don'tthink this is what he claims. I don't know of any reproducer that came already in a carriage. I don't want this item, I was just curious. Maybe it was a repair job? Ebay item # 120400634560 John Robles From lhera...@bu.edu Sat Apr 4 18:04:02 2009 From: lhera...@bu.edu

[Phono-L] Edsion 30 Echos - What To Do?

2009-03-19 Thread john robles
Check your hinge block before investing in a stylus. I had an Amberola 30 with the same problem, someone mentioned the hinge block. I loosened it a bit, and voila, no more problems. --- On Thu, 3/19/09, Steve Andersen wrote: From: Steve Andersen Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edsion 30 Echos - What T

[Phono-L] Problem Solved

2009-03-16 Thread john robles
side toward the wall, John 8-). The bracket you are getting is far more valuable to you than the one you are giving away. Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john robles Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 1:29 AM To:

[Phono-L] Victor elbow retainer

2009-03-10 Thread john robles
back of the bracket. This means that when I turn the horn the clip can move a bit too. There is a hole in the clip where the pin would be. Anyone know of any repros that are like the original with the pin in place?? Thanks John Robles From wilenz...@bellsouth.net Wed Mar 11 14:48:26 2009 From

[Phono-L] Screws needed

2009-02-16 Thread john robles
Hi I am wondering if I can borrow that screw. Terry never got hold of me. Or maybe you can check with him?? I have a friend who is a machinist who can make me new ones. Thanks If you send me yours, my info is below. John Robles 290 Frances Street Ventura, CA 93003 --- On Wed, 2/4/09, c5

[Phono-L] Screws needed

2009-02-04 Thread john robles
the time to take one of the screws out and take a picture. With that in hand, the Mill Supply store may be able to help. APSCO and Wyatt's are, of course, other choices for the screws. Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org]

[Phono-L] Screws needed

2009-02-03 Thread john robles
ed to re-invent the screw so they should be a more or less standard thread and diameter. Finding out which standard will be the trick. 8-) Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john robles Sent: Wednesday, February

[Phono-L] Edsion S-19 New old stock!!

2009-01-16 Thread john robles
ny stain but it didn't come out quite right. That guy was a thief. John Robles --- On Thu, 1/15/09, bruce78...@comcast.net wrote: From: bruce78...@comcast.net Subject: [Phono-L] Edsion S-19 New old stock!! To: "Phono-L" , "Phonolist" Date: Thursday, January 15, 200

[Phono-L] Triumph model B parts needed

2009-01-12 Thread john robles
finish either redone or cleaned up, this would be a nice 2/4 machine! Wasn't there someone who made reproduction frames??? Thanks all John Robles From bruce78...@comcast.net Mon Jan 12 16:08:24 2009 From: bruce78...@comcast.net (bruce78...@comcast.net) Date: Mon Jan 12 16:08:34 2009 Subject: [Ph

[Phono-L] An eBay warning to all

2008-12-15 Thread john robles
parties'. This is a typical phishing line that is used in emails where account information is sought by scaring you into thinking there is a problem. So the moral is read those spam emails, they may be for real! John Robles From john1.c...@ge.com Mon Dec 15 13:34:54 2008 From: john1.c...@ge.co

[Phono-L] Feet for Amberola V

2008-12-05 Thread john robles
There was someone else on this board who made me some feet that were an exact match, but now I can't remember who it was So why did I bring it up? I was hoping they would pipe up and tell you who they were. John Robles --- On Fri, 12/5/08, phonop...@aol.com wrote: From: phonop...@ao

[Phono-L] Fire Sale Horn Sold

2008-12-01 Thread john robles
A buyer has said 'Sold' and some water has been thrown on the fire. Thanks to all who responded.? I find it much more satisfying when someone on the list buys rather than sending it to ebay. It's more like belonging to a fraternity! :-) John Robles From zonophone2...@aol.com Mon

[Phono-L] Fire Sale Victor Horn

2008-12-01 Thread john robles
24 hours to sell, and I am offering it to the list first. Thanks John Robles From a...@popyrus.com Mon Dec 1 11:35:13 2008 From: a...@popyrus.com (Andrew Baron) Date: Mon Dec 1 11:35:33 2008 Subject: [Phono-L] Curious Edison artifact on eBay In-Reply-To: References: <20effda8-ba27-4cf2-b

[Phono-L] Curious Edison artifact on eBay

2008-12-01 Thread john robles
The screw in lens is missing, so it would not project anything in this condition. I have seen a couple of Kinetoscopes before, but not?this cabinet. --- On Mon, 12/1/08, Andrew Baron wrote: From: Andrew Baron Subject: [Phono-L] Curious Edison artifact on eBay To: "Antique Phonograph List" Dat

[Phono-L] Need identification of a small Phono

2008-11-28 Thread john robles
Let's see it, sounds like a challenge! --- On Fri, 11/28/08, Don Maxwell wrote: From: Don Maxwell Subject: [Phono-L] Need identification of a small Phono To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Friday, November 28, 2008, 2:15 PM Dear list, I have a small wind-up inside horn phonograph which needs some

[Phono-L] Thanks Givings

2008-11-27 Thread john robles
And ruined our economy, and spent more than any president in history, and sat in inaction reading to schoolchildren while the towers were destroyed, and ruined our reputation around the world by fueling a war over oil, and who attacked Iraq when Osama BinLaden was in Afghanistan...the list goes

[Phono-L] An eBay monster

2008-11-25 Thread john robles
dcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org From john9...@pacbell.net Tue Nov 25 18:18:27 2008 From: john9...@pacbell.net (john robles) Date: Tue Nov 25 18:18:38 2008 Subject: [Phono-L] 14" Horn for sale Message-ID: <681807.80482...@

[Phono-L] Regarding Vacation Reply spam

2008-11-19 Thread john robles
Those vacation reply things are getting really annoying. I know Robert is not doing this, but is there any kind of spyware program that can?stop this? Or does it mean that Robert's emails would no longer be received as well? I enjoy his topics, so I would rather put up with spambot crap than not

[Phono-L] Wood horn maker

2008-11-02 Thread john robles
Sorry - Oak for Vic III. Spearpoint or smooth. --- On Sat, 11/1/08, Rich wrote: From: Rich Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Wood horn maker To: "Antique Phonograph List" Date: Saturday, November 1, 2008, 4:02 PM What kind of wood horn? For what machine? john robles wrote: > THanks! By t

[Phono-L] Wood horn maker

2008-11-01 Thread john robles
t; To: phono-l at oldcrank.org> Subject: [Phono-L] Wood horn maker> > Hi All> There is a guy who makes wood horns other than Don Gfell - anyone have his info? A contact of mine wants a wood horn, preferably original but will consider repro.> Thanks> John Robles> ___

[Phono-L] Wood horn maker

2008-11-01 Thread john robles
Hi All There is a guy who makes wood horns other than Don Gfell - anyone have his info? A contact of mine wants a wood horn, preferably original but will consider repro. Thanks John Robles

[Phono-L] Columbia BF Peerless

2008-10-15 Thread john robles
I agree, a friend of mine has a lovely one with the original 4 minute shift on it. And a nice nickel horn. --- On Wed, 10/15/08, Greg Bogantz wrote: From: Greg Bogantz Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Columbia BF Peerless To: "Antique Phonograph List" Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 4:48 PM Columbi

[Phono-L] Vic III horn needed/Vic IV horn for trade

2008-10-11 Thread john robles
Hi All Thought I would try this again! I have a Victor III with a Victor IV mg horn on it. I would lke to get a Victor III horn, either black and brass or morning glory. I am willing to do a straight trade if we are both satisfied. Some have said I should keep the IV horn, but it is too large and

[Phono-L] Message for Collectors on AOL

2008-10-10 Thread john robles
AOL is closing down or My Place on AOL is closing down?? --- On Fri, 10/10/08, AGW1886 at aol.com wrote: From: AGW1886 at aol.com Subject: [Phono-L] Message for Collectors on AOL To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Date: Friday, October 10, 2008, 6:29 PM Dear Collector Friends, If you have any websi

[Phono-L] McGinty at the Living Pictures

2008-10-09 Thread john robles
Don't forget Billy Murray's great Blue Amberols 'He's Working in the Movies Now' and 'Since Mother Goes to Movie Shows'. --- On Thu, 10/9/08, BruceY wrote: From: BruceY Subject: [Phono-L] McGinty at the Living Pictures To: phonolist at yahoogroups.com Cc: Phono-l at oldcrank.org Date: Thursday

[Phono-L] How to optimally outfit my BGT

2008-10-06 Thread john robles
I wasn't even aware there were two sizes of sapphire..I knew there were 2/4 minute machines. --- On Mon, 10/6/08, valecnik57-purc at yahoo.com wrote: From: valecnik57-purc at yahoo.com Subject: [Phono-L] How to optimally outfit my BGT To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Date: Monday, October 6, 2008,

[Phono-L] Edison Record Boxes

2008-10-04 Thread john robles
Personally I wonder if the problem lies not in the browser but somewhere in MS Vista, an operating system concieved in the bowels of hell and born of Satan's butt.? John Robles --- On Sat, 10/4/08, Rich wrote: From: Rich Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison Record Boxes To: "Antique Phono

[Phono-L] Rights to HMV

2008-09-25 Thread john robles
Thanks, Robin, for that fascinating information. What a convoluted history the logo has! Thanks for your wonderful book too! --- On Thu, 9/25/08, Robin Rolfs wrote: From: Robin Rolfs Subject: [Phono-L] Rights to HMV To: "Antique Phonograph List" Date: Thursday, September 25, 2008, 12:28 PM G

[Phono-L] Borri Cylinders...

2008-09-25 Thread john robles
Since I believe the Edison Phonograph Works was superceded by the National Phonograph Company, he could not have bought the name. I don't believe the HMV name was purchased by Indiands either as there are so many makers producing 'HMV' crapophones. --- On Wed, 9/24/08, wilenzick at bellsouth.ne

[Phono-L] Borri Cylinders...

2008-09-24 Thread john robles
Sounds like a shady guy. The one thing I never liked about his business is that he claimed to be successor to the original Edison Phonograph Works...to me that is just plain dishonest. --- On Wed, 9/24/08, John Pisano wrote: From: John Pisano Subject: [Phono-L] Borri Cylinders... To: phono-l

[Phono-L] What a Beauty !!!!

2008-09-17 Thread john robles
Priceless. --- On Wed, 9/17/08, Douglas Curran wrote: From: Douglas Curran Subject: [Phono-L] What a Beauty To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 7:43 PM Greetings: A friend and collector writes the following re http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/clt/843879502.h

[Phono-L] Items For Sale

2008-09-15 Thread john robles
ssing. John Robles --- On Mon, 9/15/08, Vince C. wrote: From: Vince C. Subject: [Phono-L] Items For Sale To: "Antique Phonograph List" Date: Monday, September 15, 2008, 5:16 PM Hello All, I have the following for sale: A super nice original finish Columbia Deluxe. I am asking $8k,

[Phono-L] victor 26

2008-09-14 Thread john robles
I am pretty sure it is a VV-VI, which would be a Victrola VI. As far as I know there was never a Victor machine which started with XX. Probably a typo or the seller can't read it correctly. --- On Sun, 9/14/08, TERRY LEWIS wrote: From: TERRY LEWIS Subject: [Phono-L] victor 26 To: phono-l at o

[Phono-L] More Ebay Pranks

2008-09-13 Thread john robles
It isn't the only one. There are/were Yahoo Auctions and a few others, but I think eBay has either absorbed them or put them out of business. John --- On Sat, 9/13/08, Kuglarb at wmconnect.com wrote: From: Kuglarb at wmconnect.com Subject: Re: [Phono-L] More Ebay Pranks To: phono-l at oldcrank

[Phono-L] More Ebay Pranks

2008-09-13 Thread john robles
hant account or to their PayPal account. Please note that the new payments policy will not apply to the vehicles categories in Motors, capital equipment categories in Business & Industrial, Mature Audiences and Real Estate. ? John Robles

[Phono-L] Amberola with Cabinet

2008-09-13 Thread john robles
. I once had one of these cabinets, they are cool and a great way to store cylinders! John Robles --- On Fri, 9/12/08, Phonophan at aol.com wrote: From: Phonophan at aol.com Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Amberola with Cabinet To: phono-l at oldcrank.org Date: Friday, September 12, 2008, 7:13 PM This

[Phono-L] Anyone wanna trade Victor horns?

2008-09-08 Thread john robles
oes anyone have the appropriate brass belled horn available for trade etc? Or maybe the 19" morning glory? I prefer the brass belled horn though. Thanks for any help! John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

[Phono-L] Anyone wanna trade Victor horns?

2008-08-31 Thread john robles
t; morning glory? I prefer the brass belled horn though. Thanks for any help! John Robles

[Phono-L] Wide Columbia belts and more

2008-08-30 Thread john robles
I have dealt with him in the past and always enjoyed it. Steven Medved wrote: Ron Sitko 518-371-8549 deals telephone only for the most part. He sells a catalog, but you have to call and buy it. The best time to contact him is Saturday 7 to 10 pm and his phone is business only so you can leav

[Phono-L] Wide Columbia belts and more

2008-08-30 Thread john robles
must go get the magnifying lens. Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john robles Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 12:15 AM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Wide Columbia belts and more Almost! I have b

[Phono-L] Wide Columbia belts and more

2008-08-29 Thread john robles
all posted. John Robles Ron L'Herault wrote: Oh wise and learned members, Is there anyone who sells the wide Columbia belts with stitching as found on machines such as the BG and BC? I saw my first BC today. It seems to have a modern replacement for the vulcanite "shoe". Does

[Phono-L] Exceptional Service

2008-08-12 Thread john robles
I must second your comments on George, he has helped me on many occasions and is always knowledgeable about what I want and always asks the right questions, He is service oriented and his shipping is superfast. Cheers to George! John Robles Loran Hughes wrote: Folks, I just want to

[Phono-L] Victor IX

2008-07-28 Thread john robles
I think those prices for a VV-VI and a VV-IV are very fair. I may even write you about a IV... LeRoy Barco wrote: Retail is hell!! Depending on condition and finish (and how full Ron Haring?s trailer Is ), I can get a VV-IX for $150 to $250. I recondition the soundbox, polish the hardware, cle

[Phono-L] Victor IX

2008-07-28 Thread john robles
00. From the number of > >> Victor > >> IX's I see on ebay and craiglist, > I am almost convinced that > >> 90% of > >> everyone mfg. by the Victor Talking > Machine Co., still > >> exists.> > > >> Bruce> ----- Original Message -

[Phono-L] Victor IX

2008-07-27 Thread john robles
Walt -Original Message- From: phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john robles Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2008 4:12 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Victor IX I myself am iffy on the price question. If you are selling them for $

[Phono-L] Victor IX

2008-07-27 Thread john robles
I myself am iffy on the price question. If you are selling them for $550-$650 out of your shop (which I assume is an antique shop) those sales are probably to the average public who browse in antique shops and who are not knowledgeable as to the commonality of those machines, I think the valuati

[Phono-L] Columbia BO

2008-07-26 Thread john robles
, but it says 'REPRODUCER' on it when most of the Dictaphone reproducers are unmarked. May just be an early one. I have seen a few pics online, but no closeups of the top of the upper works. Thanks for any assistance! John Robles

[Phono-L] Victor IX

2008-07-26 Thread john robles
n on ebay, and it didn't even get up to $400. I rewrote the description, he relisted it, and it went for $725!! That's my two cents at least. John Robles BruceY wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180266138721&ssPageName=ADME:B:DBS:US:1123 Can someo

[Phono-L] Bad English on the Bay

2008-06-24 Thread john robles
How can someone with such moronic English usage spell almost everything correctly?? And ththe description was like one long run-on sentence... Ron L wrote: This seller touts his/her favorite oprah singer Elma Gluck. See: Item # 370061668586 Ron L

[Phono-L] Berliner

2008-06-18 Thread john robles
h a different brake setup? Or > with a Concert or Exibition! soundbox???) > > If it helps, send a photo offline > > regards > > Rob > > > > On 6/16/08, john robles wrote: >> >> It has been suggested that this could be a Canadian model, and thus worth &

[Phono-L] Berliner Trademark

2008-06-16 Thread john robles
Now THIS is what Bob's email should have said. I get this, and it is good advice without making me feel like a whipped puppy as his email did. wilenzick at bellsouth.net wrote: Bob's e-mail response may have been a bit crude, but his advice was right-on. Buying a Berliner for resale to earn mon

[Phono-L] Berliner

2008-06-16 Thread john robles
Hi Allen I have not yet seen it up close, just pics. I am trying to make an appt to go see it. Once I do I will let you know. THere is a decal in French which I have described in a posting I just sent. That one says #2137. AllenAmet at aol.com wrote: In a message dated 6/16/2008 8:48:04 A.M

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