[Phono-L] Phonographs as an Investment

A close friend who is an advanced collector is considering selling off the bulk of a beautiful rare collection of high-end upright and outside horn machines. Although he plans to keep a few favorites, he thinks the time has come to cash out of the hobby. I have been collecting for just 5

[Phono-L] Phonographs as an Investment

Hello, Greg: I cannot speak for the high-rollers, in the hobby, but from my perspective, phonographs have not been a particular good investment. For many years, I was a sucker for beautiful, Diamond Disk Laboratory models. Most of the Lab Models I own, or have owned in the past, are

[Phono-L] Phonographs as an Investment

: [Phono-L] Phonographs as an Investment A close friend who is an advanced collector is considering selling off the bulk of a beautiful rare collection of high-end upright and outside horn machines. Although he plans to keep a few favorites, he thinks the time has come to cash out of the hobby

[Phono-L] Phonographs as an Investment

In a message dated 8/24/2005 10:15:34 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, s...@clarphon.com writes: Entry level machines (e.g., Amberola 30, Victrolas: VV-IV; VV-VI) have not increased since I started collecting about 15 years ago. This means you lost money, if you bought those machines,

[Phono-L] Phonographs as an Investment

I would expect that there are a number of collectors with long experience who may not have yet been exposed to the changes Ebay has brought about in the dynamics of the market for phonographs. When they seek to cash out, it's going to be a bit of a surprise. A friend with a large collection

[Phono-L] Phonographs as an Investment

Ideal fantasy: sell the whole collection around 8-10 years ago, buy ee-bai stock when it was first offered, sell now at the inflated value, and repurchase collection at the new lower prices. haha ps - Quite agreed about Kurt Nauck. I can't count the number of times I have seen my 'wins'

[Phono-L] Phonographs as an Investment

It ain't just phonographs... it kills me when I see that same *thing* sitting in the same place, at the same price, year after year. You would think the dealer would get a clue after a while. Loran On Aug 25, 2005, at 1:08 PM, Phillip Sands wrote: I was in an antique mall in Detroit last

[Phono-L] Phonographs as an Investment

And herein we find evidence of at least two classes of collector -- another aspect of our community that makes this so much fun. We have the camp that buys cheap, fixes them up, enjoys them a while and then lets them go to another collector for more than they paid. Then we have the camp who stun

[Phono-L] Phonographs as an Investment

Robert, I agree, but the most expensive ones seem to sound the best. Steve I belong to an entirely different camp, admittedly. My only concern with any phonograph is still what does THIS one sound like?? I appreciate the fixers just as much as the rollers, and the collections of each

[Phono-L] Phonographs as an Investment

steve_nor...@msn.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Friday, August 26, 2005 11:45 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Phonographs as an Investment Robert, I agree, but the most expensive ones seem to sound the best. Steve I belong to an entirely different camp, admittedly. My only concern with any

[Phono-L] Phonographs as an Investment

-Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Steven Medved Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2005 12:46 AM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Phonographs as an Investment Robert, I agree, but the most expensive ones seem

[Phono-L] Phonographs as an Investment

-Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Robert Wright Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2005 1:54 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Phonographs as an Investment See, Steve, that's where you guys come in! I bet I

[Phono-L] Phonographs as an Investment (large discs)

In a message dated 8/27/2005 5:39:33 PM Eastern Daylight Time, mfkhanchal...@altrionet.com writes: I'm restoring a Pathephone 18 (also known is a 180 ) right now that plays these discs. It plays the 20 discs recorded at 130 rpm and the threatre 20 * ah, but does it play those

[Phono-L] Phonographs as an Investment - Epilogue

As the original author of this thread, I want to thank everyone who contributed to one of the most thought-provoking (and lengthy) topics we have had for quite some time. What I learned: 1) The most rare and collectible machines will remain that way. Their value is assured. They should be

[Phono-L] Phonographs as an Investment

Hi Robert, The Edison wooden cygnet has a wonderful sound, this is just one example of high end phonos, the EMG is another. Best regards, Steve See, Steve, that's where you guys come in! I bet I could describe a certain type of sound and you folks could tell me what phonograph I should