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Non-Original Instruments at eBay Auction
By Jim Canavan

These kinds of things are on eBay constantly: look under "phonographs"
and on any given day there are dozens of what we phono collectors refer
to as "crap-o-phones" -- fake outside-horn phonographs, patched
together in India.

Some sellers are honest, and say that they are selling a reproduction
(and likewise price them at between $75-180). Others, though, claim
they are selling originals, and price them $500 and up.

I have gotten some incredible stuff at great prices on eBay, but as Don
said, let the buyer beware!

Jim Canavan
Alexandria, VA
http://members.aol.com/vapianola


(Message sent Fri 14 Jul 2000, 12:37:54 GMT, from time zone GMT-0400.)

Key Words in Subject:  Auction, eBay, Instruments, Non-Original

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