Old Record Player

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Posted by SalseroYQue
11 years ago
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I inherited from my father in law many yrs ago, is an old record player, dont really know much about. Is in need of repairs ea (restoration) still plays i have kept it in my garage for many yrs. can anybody out there tell me anything about it? Thanks in advance for any help
Category American Furniture
Medium Wood cabinet
Distinguishing marks RCA metal plate
Condition Fair
Size and dimensions of this item 20x18x33
Date Period 1913?1906?
Weight 50-70lbs?
History Owned by my father in law, untill 1984, dont know where he go it from.
Price Paid (If known) $0
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Lovejoy 🎯 Collector 11 years ago

Value for these machines depends a lot on the model, if you could post up some images of the whole machine we'd be better able to help with a value.
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Phoenixguy1954 🎯 Collector 11 years ago

The VV-80 was the lowest-price upright floor model introduced when Victor updated its product lineup in 1921. The 80 was a  small and basic phonograph, with a minimum of decoration. Trim was machined rather than hand-carved. All 80's had the semi-automatic brake and a two-spring motor. The VV-80 was available in  mahogany, oak or walnut, but the most popular choice was mahogany with a dark stain applied.  The earliest versions   had no record storage shelves; these were later added as standard equipment by the end of 1921. The VV-80 cabinet was updated in December 1922, with a much larger horn opening and a slightly larger cabinet . The VV-80 was discontinued from the Victor catalog in late 1925. 

The original 1921 selling price of the VV-80 was $100.00. An estimated total of 185,500 Victrola 80's were produced

I seen where one Sold for $389.00   condition is everything. 

Is in need of repairs   (restoration) ? how much is needed? Do you have any records? 

 

 
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SalseroYQue 🌱 Newbie 11 years ago

Hi, thanks for the information, the Victrola  needs door repairs and  wood in some areas is in bad shape, it will need new paint  and the  legs are also loose  and in need of fixing. Will like to keep it if repairs are reasonable, i have a music room in my house and i think it will go with the decor, so how much do You think i can spend on restoration? Sincerely, F Monche
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Lovejoy 🎯 Collector 11 years ago

Based on the updated information, this piece is simply not worth restoring, you could replace it with a working model in good condition for far less than it would cost to fix this one.
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SalseroYQue 🌱 Newbie 11 years ago

Hi, thanks for your response,  sentimental value has no price, but your are right, i am not a rich person with money to trow away so your suggestion is a valid one, thanks again, sincerely; F Monche

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