Victrola Model VV-111
Roger Hoover
anyone out there tell me when this model was made (and perhaps what
the antique book value is)? Thanks.
roger hoover
rho...@watson.ibm.com
Ed Chaban
In article <1992Aug13.1...@watson.ibm.com>, rho...@watson.ibm.com (Roger Hoover) writes...
According to "Look For The Dog" by Robert Baumbach, The VV-110 was manufactured
between 1923 and 1925 and sold for 225 to 265 dollars.
Value, of course, depends heavily on condition. If it has been refinished
or if the finish is in poor condition, a knowledgeable collector would likely
avoid it. (I'm assuming, of course, it works!)
In mint condition, I'd say it would be worth $500. Victrolas that are nearly
identical to the 110 could carry a higher price because they were manufactured
much earlier (A VV-XVI for example). In general, collectors tend to gravitate
toward older machines.
I'd look into having the reproducer (the thing that the needle attaches to)
rebuilt if it has not already been done. I'd also suggest you get a LARGE
supply of needles from Phansteil Corporation in Waukeegan Ill. Change the
needle every third or fourth record or you will ruin your collection!
Have fun!
-Ed
Mike Berger
>In article <1992Aug13.1...@watson.ibm.com>, rho...@watson.ibm.com (Roger Hoover) writes...
>>I bought a victrola last night. The label says Model VV-111. Can
>>anyone out there tell me when this model was made (and perhaps what
>>the antique book value is)? Thanks.
>>
>>roger hoover
>>rho...@watson.ibm.com
>>
>According to "Look For The Dog" by Robert Baumbach, The VV-110 was manufactured
>between 1923 and 1925 and sold for 225 to 265 dollars.
>Value, of course, depends heavily on condition. If it has been refinished
>or if the finish is in poor condition, a knowledgeable collector would likely
>avoid it. (I'm assuming, of course, it works!)
>In mint condition, I'd say it would be worth $500. Victrolas that are nearly
>identical to the 110 could carry a higher price because they were manufactured
>much earlier (A VV-XVI for example). In general, collectors tend to gravitate
>toward older machines.
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This may be true - but if it doesn't look factory-new, and unless it is
a very rare model, then the actual value (if intact and working) is
more likely to be $ 75 - $ 100. That's higher than I usually see
them go for at auction (complete, restoreable).
--
Mike Berger
Department of Statistics, University of Illinois
AT&TNET 217-244-6067
Internet ber...@atropa.stat.uiuc.edu
Ed Chaban
In article <Bt4v6...@news.cso.uiuc.edu>, berger@atropa (Mike Berger) writes...
>cha...@fortsc.enet.dec.com (Ed Chaban) writes:
Boy, I'd love to go to one of the auctions you've been attending! The price
I quoted was a typical San Francisco Bay Area Antique shop price!
-Ed
Scott Currier
I'd have to agree with Mike's pricing. I have been rebuilding
PLayer Pianos, Phonographs, and Music Boxes for over 20 years.
I know most of the suppliers, and many of the vendors nationwide.
Any Edison Phono will bring the highest price, followed closely
by Victor, with Columbia, Sonora, Silvertone, etc. dead last.
I don't doubt that Bay Area merchants are asking those prices, but
you will find that nationwide, any upright side crank will fetch
about $50-$150. Victorolas may bring upwards of $200 for a
good piece, Edisons (Diamond Disc) can bring up to $300-$350.
External horn machines on the other hand are getting pretty
pricy !!!
Later
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Disclaimer: Dis Claim is mine, all mine...
Scott Currier
Auto-trol Technology Corp.
sco...@auto-trol.com Denver, Colorado
