Wow, that is a nice deal for you, John! I think that consoles still aren't much appreciated, nor Edison disc machines ... the shipping also factored into it, surely. If it had been within driving distance of ME, you'd have had some more competition! :) ----- Original Message ----- From: "john robles" <john9ten at pacbell.net> To: <phono-l at oldcrank.org> Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 8:27 AM Subject: [Phono-L] Edison C-450 > Hello all > I purchased the Edison C-450 (XVIII Centruy Adam) on ebay - why do you > think it went for such a deal? Is it the fact that he wouldn't ship? I am > sure there are plenty of people in the area that wold be wiling to pick it > up (like me!). > Anyhow, as long as it loks as the pictures show, I am happy. I note that > the serial number is 332, seems relatively low. I will submit a review of > the machine when I get it. Gotta love those hand painted grilles... > John Robles