What is my Victor Talking machine worth?
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What is my Victor Talking machine worth?
Most Victrola (internal horn) models are still quite commonly found at estate sales and on EBay, with the average selling price in the $50 to $200 range for typical “attic-stored” machines.
How old is a Victor Talking machine?
| Victor Talking Machine Company | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1901 |
| Founder | Eldridge R. Johnson, Leon F. Douglass |
| Status | Merged with RCA in 1929; known today as RCA Records |
| Genre | Classical, blues, popular, jazz, country, bluegrass, folk |
How much is an old Victrola record player worth?
between $500-$5,000
Antique Victrola Values On the whole, Victrolas are worth anywhere between $500-$5,000, depending on the collector’s needs and how many repairs would be needed to make the machine run again, with fully functioning Victrolas being the most expensive and tabletops being the least.
Do Victrola records have value?
Rock n’ roll, blues, and jazz records produced from 1960 to 1970 are the most valuable. A “valuable record” can range anywhere from $500 to $3000. Anything over $3000 and we’re migrating more towards the “rare” albums which are valuable because of unique characteristics (see the above section)
How do you date a Victor Talking machine?
Many Victors and Victrolas will have a suffix letter after the serial number (see example on right). This letter can often be difficult to see, but is an important identifier. It indicates the “Model Type”, and can be useful in dating a machine. Each “Type Letter” (e.g. “A”, “B” etc.)
Are Victor records worth anything?
It is a fact that the vast majority of “old 78 RPM” records we come across are worth between 50 cents and $2.00 each (and often far less, depending on condition). Hundreds of thousands of early 78 RPM recordings survive today, and we often find them sold by the crates at swap meets and garage sales for a few bucks.
How much are Victor Records worth?
between 50 cents and $2.00 each
It is a fact that the vast majority of “old 78 RPM” records we come across are worth between 50 cents and $2.00 each (and often far less, depending on condition). Hundreds of thousands of early 78 RPM recordings survive today, and we often find them sold by the crates at swap meets and garage sales for a few bucks.
What speed does a Victrola play?
Every turntable can play records at 45 and 33 RPM, but only “3-speed” record players can support 78 RPM.
Does Victrola have good sound?
Great Features and Quality This one has great sound and it’s super easy to use. Love the design. My friends comment on the modern look. Would recommend for anyone just looking for a simple record player.
What is the Victrola VV-XIV?
The VV-XIV or “Victrola the Fourteenth” was a popular Victrola model priced in the ‘upper-middle’ range. Introduced in 1910, the XIV was positioned as a lower-priced alternative to the highly successful (but very expensive) VV-XVI series.
What is a VV-XIV?
The VV-XIV or “Victrola the Fourteenth” was a popular Victrola model priced in the ‘upper-middle’ range. Introduced in 1910, the XIV was positioned as a lower-priced alternative to the highly successful (but very expensive) VV-XVI series. This was at a time when a Victrola was considered to be a very prestigious item to own.
What happened to the Victor vv-110 cabinet?
However, the new VV-110 turned out to be a virtual clone of its predecessor; therefore it could safely be stated that this cabinet design continued well into 1922 when the VV-110 was discontinued. Victor ultimately produced more of these models than could be sold that year.
When was the VV-XIV Cabinet modified?
The VV-XIV cabinet was modified again in 1914, and now emphasized many of the ‘Victrola family’ design cues. Larger carvings appear toward the center of the flared corner columns, and the overall cabinet proportions became standardized with other models.
