yahoo photos nonfunctional, was Re: [Phono-L] Vic IV before and af ter

Fraser wrote: > no such luck - i click the link, it says nothing is accessible and > asks me to log in even though it "welcomes" me with my user name, i > log in, and then there's no way to navigate to your album. > > if anyone knows how to make it work, please ad

[Phono-L] EUREKA!! - was Vic IV speed control help

> if anyone knows how to make it work, please advise. > > On Apr 13, 2007, at 9:44 AM, john robles wrote: > >> I have changed the privacy setting to public, so maybe that will >> help. >> >> Peter Fraser wrote: >> >> No photos are available >&

yahoo photos nonfunctional, was Re: [Phono-L] Vic IV before and after

ible and > asks me to log in even though it "welcomes" me with my user name, i > log in, and then there's no way to navigate to your album. > > if anyone knows how to make it work, please advise. > > On Apr 13, 2007, at 9:44 AM, john robles wrote: > >> I ha

[Phono-L] Vic IV before and after

I have changed the privacy setting to public, so maybe that will help. Peter Fraser wrote: No photos are available Sorry, john9...@pacbell.net has not enabled any public albums in their account. On Apr 13, 2007, at 2:43 AM, John Robles wrote: > Vic IV before and after > I am

[Phono-L] COlumbia Elite help!

;t seen it yet, so >here goes! I need the two knobs from this machine. One slides the inner >sound modulator panel open and closed; the other opens the front panel of >the machine. Anyone ever seen them? Or anyone got Howard Hazelcorn's email >address? Check out my yahoo photo

[Phono-L] Vic IV before and after

Then my refinisher did his job! Only he didn't fill the grain like I asked... Bob wrote: You fooled me the machine looks like an original finish. RMV - Original Message - From: "john robles" To: "Antique Phonograph List" Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 9:51

[Phono-L] Vic IV before and after

MV - Original Message - From: "John Robles" To: Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 5:43 AM Subject: [Phono-L] Vic IV before and after > Vic IV before and after > I am pretty much done with the Vic IV I bought. Check my album for the > before and after pics. > John Robles >

[Phono-L] Victor Speed Control Help needed..

spring hooks on, right? Maybe you should remove the pin, assemble the shaft and spring, wind up the spring a turn and then insert the pin to hold the spring in place. Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john rob

[Phono-L] Re:Book: "A World of Antique Phonographs"

Hi George! Would you please send one to john9...@pacbell.net? Thank you. And a hearty and heartfelt thank you to you and Tim for creating a series that is the definitive library on the phonogaph collecting hobby. John gpaul2...@aol.com wrote: Dave, My understanding is that pdf files canno

[Phono-L] Ambnerola 30 cabinet help!

Hi Does anyone have a decent Amberola 30 cabinet with horn for sale? Also need the screws that hold the bedplate to the cabinet. Thanks John Robles From klin...@modex.com Mon Apr 2 18:48:16 2007 From: klin...@modex.com (Bill Klinger) Date: Mon Apr 2 18:48:55 2007 Subject: [Phono-L] ARSC

[Phono-L] Victor Auxetophone Horn on ebay

Check item number 270101253654 on ebay. It's an Auxetophone horn!! Good price if you ask meThey listed it as being for a Vic IV, V or VI, and I used the 'Make An Offer' option, then I realized it is way too big for my machine. I wanted to retract, then I realized what it was and verified it

[Phono-L] C-19 orig cloth pics

y particular price range in good or better condition? Thanks. Allen ** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. From john9...@pacbell.net Sat Mar 17 21:31:16 2007 From: john9...@pacbell.net

[Phono-L] C-19 with original grillecloth??

Thanks Loran! Loran Hughes wrote: John, Download Google's Picasa at http://tinyurl.com/yxjx5b and use their free 250MB upload service. Loran On Mar 15, 2007, at 7:07 AM, john robles wrote: > How cool is that!! This is original then. THe texture made me think > so. Anyone got a

[Phono-L] C-19 with original grillecloth??

oak machines all the way into the Amberola 30. That is oak with a piano or low gloss finish. Rich On Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:03:35 -0700 (PDT), john robles wrote: >HI All > By being in the right place at the right time, I received a gift of an oak > C-19 Chippendale DD phono with 66 records.

[Phono-L] C-19 with original grillecloth??

135506.8b5cbba...@mail.intellitechcomputing.com> >From my research, the orignal cloth was raw silk dyed a salmon color. tis was >for the oak machines all the way into the Amberola 30. That is oak with a piano or low gloss finish. Rich On Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:03:35 -0700 (PDT), john robles wrote: >HI All >

[Phono-L] Hijacked eBay Account!

That is a classic scam...I have seen that on ebay before where they can't send more pics. It's probably because they stole the pics from a former auction or even off the net. THe item is almost never in the same geographical location as well. This is setting off big alarm bells!!! J

[Phono-L] What's so special about this Ebay listing

I don't think shilling is such conjecture..it seems to happen a lot if you ask me! John Robles bruce78rpm wrote: I just can't imagine, looks like the remnants of a cheap off brand dept. store type late teens or early twenties phonograph. There are only two bidders, but they appe

[Phono-L] Columbia tonearm needed

from play position to slide it off the elbow, so there are only two attachment systems and not three as I had mis-remembered. Ron -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john robles Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2007 5:48

[Phono-L] Columbia tonearm needed

part of the slot and tab system. I raised the arm 90 degrees and off it came. Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john robles Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2007 12:17 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: RE: [Ph

[Phono-L] Columbia tonearm needed

s the molded tab on the arm to align with the open slot on the elbow) should you need to tap it lightly. Otherwise, it will look like most of the elbows you see on eBay . Walt -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john robles

[Phono-L] Columbia tonearm needed

on eBay . Walt -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john robles Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2007 8:29 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Columbia tonearm needed Hi All I am in need of a grafonola tonearm as sh

[Phono-L] Trying to warn an unsuspecting Ebay bidder

often, as it really is a buyer beware system and I can't save the world, but it actually physically gets me to think someone is buying in confidence when they are going to get ripped off. I don't do it with the repro gramos anymore, because there are too many on ebay. John Robles Den

[Phono-L] ***SPAM*** shipping antiques=business opportunity

What's this SPAM thing that is popping up once in a while by our email addresses?? George wrote: The school I drive goes on a field trip each year to our local post office. This year the person giving the tour told us how the postal worker "threw" the packages into each bin for their particu

[Phono-L] Whaddya think it will get?

dboard former? How many titles were available? Any info on the voice artist who made them, and/or where they were recorded? I do know this: that doll looks like it's in truly amazing condition. I've never followed a phono doll auction, but I'm following this one. best, r. -

[Phono-L] Whaddya think it will get?

ecorded? I do know this: that doll looks like it's in truly amazing condition. I've never followed a phono doll auction, but I'm following this one. best, r. - Original Message - From: "john robles" To: Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 7:56 PM Subject:

[Phono-L] Barry Kasindorf??

Hi Barry - Can you email me on a personal basis or give me your email? Thanks John From deedeebl...@yahoo.com Sun Feb 11 20:52:00 2007 From: deedeebl...@yahoo.com (DeeDee Blais) Date: Sun Feb 11 20:52:27 2007 Subject: [Phono-L] Cylinders for sale! Message-ID: <401517.6723...@web37010.mail.m

[Phono-L] Edison's Birthday

Arrgh. Dennis Back wrote: --- john robles wrote: > I could play my bagpipes. No, really. But don't HARP on it. ;-) For those that don't know, John also plays the harp (magnificently I might

[Phono-L] Edison's Birthday

Actually, I must admit to being goofy myself. In honor of my 'hero, my partner planted heliotropes in our garden, Edison's favorite flower. John Robles Andrew Baron wrote: Ouch. On Feb 10, 2007, at 9:45 AM, Jim Nichol wrote: > Yesterday I took a little statue (bust) of Thoma

[Phono-L] Edison's Birthday

I could play my bagpipes. No, really. Andrew Baron wrote: On Feb 9, 2007, at 8:38 PM, john robles wrote: > Can it be a chocolate cigar? That'd do it! But without the "odour", you'd have to figure out some way of driving everyone else

[Phono-L] Edison's Birthday

ing Let Us Not Forget (which I got when I was 14 or 15), and other selections. I've been doing this for about 30 years already! I guess we're all a little nuts. Best, Andy Baron On Feb 9, 2007, at 7:22 PM, john robles wrote: > Ya know, some people would call an annual ritual like that

[Phono-L] Edison's Birthday

Ya know, some people would call an annual ritual like that goofy, but we phono collectors are a different bunch, and proud of it. I think your ritual sounds great. I will have to decide what to do myself...Maybe make his favorite dessert, apple pie. Good for you for honoring Edison!! John

[Phono-L] NOW look what they're doing..

le of the phonograph while the other shoddily attempts to BE one, and fails miserably. I think they're kinda neat, though I bet they are indeed built like crap. - Original Message - From: "john robles" To: Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 8:48 PM Subject: [Phono-L

[Phono-L] Fancy cabinet victrola on eBay

It looks familiar...didn't it sell on ebay a year or two ago? It's an interesting item. ebay item 160081847138 or try the link at: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?MfcISAPICommand=ViewItem&item=160081847138 John Robles From john9...@pacbell.net Thu Feb 8 18:48:50 20

[Phono-L] Ken D's restoration

That is an great suggestion and an interesting challenge, Ken... John Robles Ken Danckaert wrote: Thanks to all for the nice comments. We are all part of a wonderful hobby and our interests are as varied as the machines and music that we all enjoy. Thank goodness that we all enjoy

[Phono-L] Columbia AS reborn

Ken, people like you give hope to the rest of us. What an amazing transformation. And what satisfaction you must have from having saved a machine that many of us might have given up on. Congrats and bravo! John Robles Ken Danckaert wrote: Awhile back one of the members posted some pictures

[Phono-L] removing turn table & cleaning lead screw & half nut

If using a lubricant on the hub, becareful that it does not make contact with the felt - I am sure we have all seen turntables with nice original felt that has a 4 or 5 inch wide oil stain from sucking up excess lubricant from the hub area... Walt wrote: Try good penetrating oil like "Liquid

[Phono-L] in the papers

Good article! John Ron L wrote: Hi gang, http://tinyurl.com/2e2kxa will take you too an article about my collection. Loran thought you all might enjoy it. Ron ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

[Phono-L] Electrolas

I second the motion. I had an Electrola XVII myself, and it was a beautiful machine, with the record light, etc, but to be honest, I missed the pure joy of winding the spring myself, which I think is central to enjoyment of phonograph collecting. I sold it in favor of an English Oak XIV (or was

[Phono-L] Got a Victor Brass Belled Horn?

LOL, I wondered what that metallic taste was!! Rich wrote: Possibly now used to funnel tequila into bottles. ;-) On Tue, 2 Jan 2007 00:44:50 -0800 (PST), john robles wrote: >Hi there > A friend of mine recently bought some outside horn Victor machines in Mexico, > and the

[Phono-L] Got a Victor Brass Belled Horn?

st a matter of personal taste, but most folks seem to prefer the MG. Not me, though, apparently. --RR >From: john robles >Reply-To: Antique Phonograph List >To: phono-l@oldcrank.org >Subject: [Phono-L] Got a Victor Brass Belled Horn? >Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2007 18:56:01 -0800 (PST) >

[Phono-L] Try to do someone a favor...

ce Guy. I just can't stand the thought of people getting ripped off. From the tone of the letter, I think he is a bad guy that got caught cheating... John From john9...@pacbell.net Sun Dec 31 18:54:30 2006 From: john9...@pacbell.net (john robles) Date: Sun Dec 31 18:54:43 2006 Subject: [Ph

[Phono-L] Need Some Advice on a damaged Victor MG horn

:59:34 -0800 (PST), john robles wrote: >It was insured for $100. I wonder what it would cost to repair it...I could >get an original mg for 3- 400...but just because I have a lot of wiggle room in it doesn't mean I have to spend it all! I am going to try to find an instrument repair sh

[Phono-L] Frozen moments (please read)

ne...but one of remembrance and almost deja vu. A very beautiful experience of reaching across time to another place. John Robles Andrew Baron wrote: This is beautifully put, Robert. I feel exactly the same way, even after 32 years of exposure to early records. When I give my annual presentat

[Phono-L] Here's a challenging phono question

- no motor. It uses the Opera motor, and if one were found I imagine it would cost what, $2000? John Robles From larsont...@charter.net Thu Dec 28 07:14:20 2006 From: larsont...@charter.net (Larsons) Date: Thu Dec 28 07:14:39 2006 Subject: [Phono-L] How I get started Message-ID: <0008

[Phono-L] Charter

Loran, your dedication and selflessness are truly appreciated. John Robles Loran Hughes wrote: OK folks. After reading all the input over the last couple of days, I've decided to make a slight course correction in Phono-L's direction. Our new charter is as follows: -- T

[Phono-L] Need Some Advice on a damaged Victor MG horn

I have sent a letter to the seller who has not yet, of course, answered. We'll have to see if he really used that money for insurance or not! J Steven Medved wrote: Hi John, You should contact the Smith's, they are experts in horn restoration. When UPS damaged my horn I was able to get the

[Phono-L] Vic IV Advice

I agree. I once had a Vic VI which was 'Farmerized' by Steve Farmer. It was a gorgeous piece of woodwork with that smooth grain. I want this machine to be a showpiece, so I am gonna go the extra mile to get it that way. J DeeDee Blais wrote: I can't help with the horn restoration but I can

[Phono-L] Need Some Advice on a damaged Victor MG horn

Can they do that to steel? I thought they just straightened out brass horns. Thanks John Rich wrote: Take horn to the guy who straightens out band instruments. Then strip and refinish. On Tue, 26 Dec 2006 19:59:09 -0800 (PST), john robles wrote: >Hi Guys > I purchased a Victor

[Phono-L] Need Some Advice on a damaged Victor MG horn

Hi Guys I purchased a Victor IV on eBay that needed some work. Needs a new finish, a few screws are missing (in the machine, not me), a little cosmetic stuff. Not much really, considering I got it for about a third of the retail price. The machine arrived in fine shape, the Victor morning glo

[Phono-L] My Holiday Find

were going to use Greyhound, but the length/girth measurement was 111". They didn't take it. It came on DHL from San Antonio to Ventura (60 miles north of LA) for $58. John Robles wayne holznagel wrote: Depending on where in the state it was . . . you may be able to have the shop h

[Phono-L] My Holiday Find

I would find a way to strap it to the top of my car. John Robles Steve Atkins wrote: Happy Holidays group! For many of you at this hour, your homes are filling with gurests and activity is picking up beyond the routine. However, if you're like me, you're visiting far from home a

[Phono-L] Cylinders wanted

Try Mike Sorter, mdsor...@aol.com. I think he is on this group too. He has had some of those French ones in the past, I believe. wilenz...@bellsouth.net wrote: Hi Group: I would like to complete a set of Dr. Rosenthal's French Language Phone cylinders, and need numbers 1,2,3, 13, 14, and 23. A

[Phono-L] Cure for the "Blues"

SOunds like a winner of a day, Jerry!! Merry Christmas (or Happy Holidays, take your choice)! John RObles DeeDee Blais wrote: My Oregon Ducks played in the Vegas Bowl on Thursday and played a miserable game. I watched until I couldn't stand it any longer and then turned it off and vici

[Phono-L] Victor cabinet part help!

#x27;ve Got Five Dollars'. John Robles

[Phono-L] Rare Columbia??

gt; >> slider. Two rows, one each for 10" and 12." > >> >> > >> >> Come to think of it, i have one in oak, and one in mahogany which is > >> >> stored because it needs restoration. it could be available for a > >> >> nice > >> &

[Phono-L] WANTED: Automatic Reproducer

I've also seen early homes with early model Bs. Was that normal also? I have seen a few this way. John Robles Mario Frazzetto wrote: Ron, Fair point. The serial number on the home is H25936 So I'm not sure where that places the machine on the run. Cheers, Mario - Origin

[Phono-L] Looking for parts

Hi gang I am looking for two parts; one is an original horn elbow for a Victor IV, and a motorboard latch for the same machine. I am not sure why the latch would be missing but it is. The latch is the metal button on a metal bar that screws into the inside front of the cabinet and latches the

[Phono-L] "Stories of Discovery"

That broke my heart... gpaul2...@aol.com wrote: "...the one find you never saw coming?" I'll bet the challange for many of us on this list would be to narrow it down to one! For myself, I saw relatively few phono-finds coming -- it was mostly dumb luck, augmented a bit by persistance. Well, h

[Phono-L] What's This ? Victor stand?

WOW! I have seen a picture of that type of stand somewhere before...It is similar to the matching stand for an HMV Monarch Special..that cabinet also has the diagonal corner posts and lion's head brasses. Nice cabinet! John Robles clockworkh...@aol.com wrote: This eBay item

[Phono-L] Rare Columbia??

Is it just me, or does this look to be a rare Grafonola?? http://cgi.ebay.com/Floor-standing-Columbia-Grafanola-victrola_W0QQitemZ140065055537QQihZ004QQcategoryZ38028QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem John Robles

[Phono-L] It's time to vote for EDSON!!!

Who's EDSON? :-) srsel...@aol.com wrote: This article from today's Philadelphia Inquirer will fill you in. You can vote on line. As we say in South Philly: "Vote Early AND Often!". Steve Posted on Wed, Dec. 13, 2006 Field narrows for first class in N.J. Hall of Fame Springsteen? Thomas Edi

[Phono-L] Spike Jones - Der Fuhrer's Face

Scott Corbett would be the one to ask - he wrote a book on Spike Jones some years ago, along with Barry...hmm, can't remember his last name- but he's more popularly known as Dr. Demento. The edition sold out, it is very rare today. John estott wrote: It is Jones, but the version in the film

[Phono-L] My dilemma - which machine would you pick??

would be like a very close nephew... 2-cents, Walt -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john robles Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 11:48 AM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] My dilemma - which machine would y

[Phono-L] Which one?

The horn has light surface dirt and maybe rust, the petals feel rough. I don't think it would be cleanable to the degree that the picture of the horn in the Fabrizio book is nice, clean and shiny... DeeDee Blais wrote: Another tough question! I'm always a sucker for a nice big Victrola and th

[Phono-L] My dilemma - which machine would you pick??

of Godiva chocolates (shall I continue?), and if none of those work, just grovel. -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john robles Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 9:26 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: RE: [Phono-L] My dil

[Phono-L] My dilemma - which machine would you pick??

Now THERE'S an idea Steven Medved wrote: Why can't you tell her the one is a stand for the other? ___ Phono-L mailing list Phono-L@oldcrank.org Phono-L Archive http://phono-l.oldcrank.org/archive/ Support Phono-L http://www.cafepress.com/oldcran

[Phono-L] My dilemma - which machine would you pick??

none of those work, just grovel. -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john robles Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 9:26 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: RE: [Phono-L] My dilemma - which machine would you pick?? Both

[Phono-L] Decision

Maroon Gem?? LOL The II is nice because it is completely unrestored and yet is very restorable. The horn, I believe, is marginal. The Victrola 130 was sold only once, and the finish, while dirty, is very smooth, so I think some cleaning will reveal a very nice original finish. I think it may h

[Phono-L] My dilemma - which machine would you pick??

Victrola 130 (late model Victrola XVII with the little drawer for used needles) with beautiful gold hardware, nice original finish, either of which you could have for $1150-1250, which would you choose?? John Robles

[Spam?] Re: [Phono-L] ebay item

Looks more like a 'Bernice Martin' to me... Daniel Melvin wrote: Only if you have new decals too! On 11/28/06, Loran Hughes wrote: > > That's kid stuff. I just picked up a can of maroon Krylon at the > hardware store. Interested in a Gem, Dan? > > LOL, > Loran > > On Nov 28, 2006, at 3:49 PM,

[Phono-L] maroon/black Gem

Maybe Edison was trying to invent the first two-tone paintjob. From mark.albert...@comcast.net Wed Nov 29 11:08:42 2006 From: mark.albert...@comcast.net (Mark Albertson) Date: Sun Dec 24 13:12:05 2006 Subject: [Phono-L] Amberola V References: Message-ID: <000601c713e9$c9708250$0200a...@office> J

[Phono-L] Risk of auto ignition on cylinders?

I'm drooling already. phonop...@aol.com wrote: Well, it is definitely the chemicals and formulations associated with film that contributes. New book-- YES! In the works. Should be out by UNION '07. It's called A World of Antique Phonographs, and will deal with machines as opposed to gadgets

[Phono-L] Shipping charges -- a new pricing scheme

rvice to your customer. One big time phonograph parts dealer does this all the time. I told him once that it was illegal in CA, and I believe he said something to the effect of "I'll do it til they catch me". John Robles "msprin...@juno.com" wrote: No one told me th

[Phono-L] Which one? And why?

Morning John: You have my permission to reprint the picture of the lid decal. Bob -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john robles Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2006 6:35 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: RE: [Phono-

[Phono-L] Christmas gift help!!!

Hi everyon Where can I find phono related tee shirts? Someone was supposed to write me back today about the availability of a design I had picked out, but they didn't get back to me and I don't have the email address anymore..can anyone help me find this type of merchandise?? THanks JOhn

[Phono-L] P.S. to Christmas gift help!!

P,S, I need it to be something that can be shipped out by Weds at the latest, because I need to give the gift on Sunday! THanks for any and all help! JOhn Robles

[Phono-L] Amberola V

Hi Jerry May I include this story along with the one about the labels on Victrolas? It should make interesting reading. I will email you a copy of the newsletter when complete. Let me know! Thanks John Robles DeeDee Blais wrote: Along the same theme as the upside down decals and the

[Phono-L] Amberola V

Hi Jerry May I include this story along with the one about the labels on Victrolas? It should make interesting reading. I will email you a copy of the newsletter when complete. Let me know! Thanks John Robles DeeDee Blais wrote: Along the same theme as the upside down decals and the

[Phono-L] Video of phono collections - was called "The Great Collections"

Hi Steve That's a good idea. Id appreciate you putting me in touch with her. John srsel...@aol.com wrote: A couple odds and ends on this string: Charlie (with an "ie" as compared with Mr. Hummel who is "Charley") Martin is still there. He does not use the Internet or Email. The: The Mark

[Phono-L] ] Video of phono collections - was called "The Great Collections"

Thanks! srsel...@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 11/23/2006 4:07:39 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, john9...@pacbell.net writes: Hi Steve That's a good idea. Id appreciate you putting me in touch with her. John ___ Phono-L mailing list Phono-L@oldcran

[Phono-L] Which one? And why?

Oh what a brain busterIf I could I'd buy them both! Probably I would buy the one with the upside-down logo as being more collectible, like that stamp with the upside-down biplane! John Robles DeeDee Blais wrote: Question: You are in the market for a Victrola XVI and you have a c

[Phono-L] Which one? And why?

Fascinating. Is there a picture of an upside down decal available?? John Robles "Loran T. Hughes" wrote: On Nov 26, 2006, at 1:35 PM, Loran T. Hughes wrote: > Not quite upside-down and certainly not in the class of the Vernis- > Martin, but I have a Victrola Colony with

[Phono-L] Which one? And why?

Thank you, Loran! "Loran T. Hughes" wrote: On Nov 26, 2006, at 3:01 PM, john robles wrote: > Fascinating. Is there a picture of an upside down decal available?? > John Robles http://mrvictor.com/phono_collection/victor/photos

[Phono-L] Shipping charges -- a new pricing scheme

Absolutely. I ship a lot myself so I know what costs should be, and I pointed this out to one seller. He lowered his charges accordingly. It is frustrating to pay $8.95 for an item and have the shipping also be 8.95!! John Robles Merle Sprinzen wrote: In the past few months I've no

[Phono-L] Shipping charges -- a new pricing scheme

An example of a similar thing is the dealers in China who list some 'artwork' or other with a .01 starting bid and no reserve, but shipping is $420.00... Walt Sommers wrote: Merle, Ah...the old "eBay fee avoidance strategy". In the public world I think we call it "tax sheltering" or is it "la

[Phono-L] Risk of auto ignition on cylinders?

Hi Tim I also seem to remember hearing that it was the silver nitrate, not the celluloid, that was the problem. And what's this about a new book? WHEN?? John phonop...@aol.com wrote: Regardless of whether you believe celluloid films auto ignite or not, they do definitely decompose and be

[Phono-L] Which one? And why?

Hi Bob Would you mind if I included the picture of the lid in the next GSPS Record (newsletter of the California chapter of MAPS)? And Loran, may I use the picture of the torn Victrola decal? John RObles Bob Johnson wrote: Hello All: I am the owner of the Upside Down Decal Vernis Martin

[Phono-L] Video of phono collections - was called "The Great Collections"

im. Well, this is longer than I meant it to be - sometimes trips down memory lane become tangents! This gives me an idea - I would like to hear from you guys about who was your first influence in the field of phonograph collecting/repairing. Could be an interesting thread! John Robles srs

[Phono-L] Video of phono collections - was called "The Great Collections"

ike to hear from you guys about who was your first influence in the field of phonograph collecting/repairing. Could be an interesting thread! John Robles Hi John, Sure, John. I met Charlie Martin a few years ago at "The Place". Steve Ramm took me there and he really was a good guy. B

[Phono-L] Radiola 20 for Orthophonic VV-7-3

Hm...I have a friend who is selling Brunswick with a Radiola.I should check i r out! "Loran T. Hughes" wrote: The tabletop Radiola 20 won't fit in a 7-3 without a lot of work. I was finally able to find a Radiola 20 salvaged from a Brunswick console for my 7-3, and it required a small bit of

[Phono-L] Radiola 20 for Orthophonic VV-7-3

Arrgh - that page is not responding. Any other sources for a picture of it? Thanks a lot for the help, everyone! Mark Lynch wrote: The Radiola 20 came in at least two configurations. John would need the panel type like this one for his 7-3: http://cgi.ebay.com/1925-Very-Nice-Radiola-20-Tube

[Phono-L] Radiola 20 for Orthophonic VV-7-3

Arrgh - that page is not responding. Any other sources for a picture of it? Thanks a lot for the help, everyone! Mark Lynch wrote: The Radiola 20 came in at least two configurations. John would need the panel type like this one for his 7-3: http://cgi.ebay.com/1925-Very-Nice-Radiola-20-Tube

[Phono-L] Radiola 20 for Orthophonic VV-7-3

last year at a local antique shop.with tubes! > [Original Message] > From: john robles > To: Antique Phonograph List > Date: 11/12/2006 5:54:18 PM > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Radiola 20 for Orthophonic VV-7-3 > > Arrgh - that page is not responding. Any other sources for

[Phono-L] Radiola 20 for Orthophonic VV-7-3

re NOT electrical! If you play the first selection that was made for Victor day demonstrations (Faust: Soldier's Chorus), the thing will almost bowl you over. > [Original Message] > From: john robles > To: Antique Phonograph List > Date: 11/12/2006 10:22:03 PM > Subject: Re:

[Phono-L] Radiola 20 for Orthophonic VV-7-3

From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john robles Sent: Monday, November 13, 2006 12:34 AM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Radiola 20 for Orthophonic VV-7-3 I actually like some of the smaller models too, but the Credenza has that great

[Phono-L] Radiola 20 for Orthophonic VV-7-3

Hi Anyone know where I could get a Radiola 20 for a Victrola 7-3? It is a beauty of a cabinet, plating is great, but the radiola guts are missing. THanks John RObles

[Phono-L] Columbia BF Peerless -- horn?

When I had my first BG, I bought three mint 20th Century cylinders and paid $250 each for mint ones and $200 for a semi mint one! I sold them with the machine, and then bought one of them back recently for around $150.00 as I recall. Those suckers are expensive!! John Robles bruce78rpm

[Phono-L] what do you think?

Maybe the group explains why some phonographs are found with unexplained holes in the cabinets... :-) Robert Plavzic wrote: I doubt its a "I love my phonograph" site :-) Rob On 11/1/06, john robles wrote: > > Has the group been infiltrated by spammers?? > John > &

[Phono-L] CAPS and "The Sound Box"

chapters can send each other their newsletters? John Robles DeeDee Blais wrote: >From some of the posting, I get the impression that some people are not aware of the more traditional resources available to the modern collector. "The Sound Box" is a publication offered quart

[Phono-L] Near Miss

I am sick. I just saw the apparently rare key I need for the Edison DD A-250 on Ruby Lane, for $15!!! The problem? It was sold. Any other near miss stories on this board? John Robles

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