Are these Victrolas worth it ?

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by bosko69, May 15, 2025.

  1. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Just saw 2 of these in a local shop at $50 each-no horns & they may/may not need work (no crank handy).I lifted the top & both (seemed) to have their guts. The only marking was the RCA 'Nipper' decal on the one-no metal ID plates.Thanks for the input.
    @Roaring20s
    Vict4.jpg Vict2.jpg Vict3.jpg
     
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  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

  3. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    They're nice projects, an' I've had several an' enjoyed makin' 'em 'sing' again...but that was then. Now I've no time nor precious little inclination to embark on another fixit journey. Good luck, Bosko!
     
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  4. Roaring20s

    Roaring20s Well-Known Member

    They are cheap replicas. Not worth a dime!

    If they were authentic, that would be another story.
     
  5. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Thanks Roaring-Couldn't find anything exactly them anywhere in 'antique victrolas'. @Roaring20s Do you think they're from the 50's thru 70's,later maybe ?
     
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  6. Roaring20s

    Roaring20s Well-Known Member

    Practically new. Many of these are made in India using older cheap motors and platters. The case, horn support, tonearm and horn are new and they ruin records before self destructing.
     
  7. Kronos

    Kronos Well-Known Member

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  8. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Thanks All for the help-when in doubt !
     
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  9. Ranger Rick

    Ranger Rick Well-Known Member

    Like all antiques, most prices have dropped. Real ones like this used to go for around $3000, now maybe $1500? Most kids could don't even know what they are. I used to bring mine to the "old folks home" and play records for them.
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  10. Roaring20s

    Roaring20s Well-Known Member

    That's a fine looking Victor III ... just like mine.

    Values go up and down, but the joy it brings is priceless.
     
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  11. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Yes, beautiful machine Rick.
     
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  12. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    now that's ...an Antique !!!!!!!:hungry::hungry::hungry::hungry::woot:
     
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