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Post by maroongem on Feb 1, 2007 13:42:51 GMT -5
As this machine was called the "IDEAL" for only 2 months at it's introduction in 1907 before it was changed to "IDEALIA." I can't even imagine where this will go. The only thing that hurts it is the fact that it doesn't have the oxidized bronze reproducer that was proper for this machine. And to have the "mahogany" painted horn with the correct decal......... I wouldn't be surprised if it went past $15,000. cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230086203301&fromMakeTrack=true |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2007 18:58:08 GMT -5
This one has me a bit bothered, Bill. Seller has been a memeber of ebay since May of 06, and has not had, a single feedback, postive or negative, in 9 months? I am very suspisous of this auction.
I have been a memeber of ebay since 1999 and have 61 positive feedbacks. I'm very trustworthy and honest with everyone I deal with.
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Post by maroongem on Feb 2, 2007 8:24:12 GMT -5
Yeah Paul, I'm a bit bothered by itmyself. The fact that the bidder's IDs are now hidden certainly doesn't help, either.
I was thinking of contacting the seller to see if he'd be willing to send me some different pix off line, ie; specific ones that I dictate.
Bill
Update: It seems he does answer questions & posts them on the listing page.
I'm going to get the popcorn out when this closes!!!!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2007 18:47:34 GMT -5
Well, just keep watching it, hopefully, something good will come from it!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2007 20:20:41 GMT -5
15 bids, and it's up to $8,100.00.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2007 6:42:35 GMT -5
Two more pics have been added, and it's up to $10,100.77.
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Post by gramophoneshane on Feb 5, 2007 9:09:23 GMT -5
And reserve still not met. Boy oh boy that horn looks sad. It spoils the look of the machine. $10,000 or not, I'm afraid if I could afford to buy it, the first thing I'd do is hit the horn with a coat of clear lacquer to get a bit of life back into it. I couldn't live with that daggy thing looking at me.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2007 9:25:40 GMT -5
Neither would I. Of course I don't have that kind of money either.
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Post by maroongem on Feb 5, 2007 9:42:28 GMT -5
Yeah, the horn is rather sad. They were originally done in a mahogany wood finish which I can only imagine whait looked like new.
I just shot my load on an Opera, so I won't be buying any more machines for a bit.
Not to mention, I'm running out of room!!!!
Bill
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Post by gramophoneshane on Feb 5, 2007 12:48:59 GMT -5
Ah! My dream machine. Give me an opera over an ideal/idealia any day. Mahogany or oak Bill. I hope we're going to see a picture soon on John's site.
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Post by maroongem on Feb 5, 2007 13:38:59 GMT -5
Hi Shane,
It's in mahogany and it should be here by week's end.
I had an oak one several years ago, but let it go as I thought the case too plain.
There's just something about the mahogany case with the oxidized handles.............
Bill
And I will post it ASAP!
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