How to Buy Antique Phonographs
- 1). Antique Phonographs Technology
Decide which antique phonographs technology to purchase. Old phonographs were made to record sounds using a cylinder or a disc technology. The cylinder phonograph was patented by the famous Thomas Edison and was the first technique used to make sound recordings. The disc (gramophone) became very popular, it was the dominant method used for recordings for some time. - 2). Antique Phonographs Types and Styles
Identify old phonograph styles to purchase. Box styled, cabinet phonographs, vintage cylinder phonographs, "the old crank", Canadian made phonographs, German made phonographs, radio phonographs and Victrolas were some of types and styles of old phonographs produced and collected today. - 3). Old Phonographs Makers
Determine which antique phonograph manufacturer to collect. There were many manufactures of the phonograph machine in addition to the original Edison machines. Some of these manufacturers have more collectible appeal than others. Some of the earlier machines were made by Edison, Victor, Gilbert gramophones and Canadian makers such as Royola, Apex and Imperial. - 4). Antique Phonographs Values
Find antique phonographs pricing. Look for current market prices on old phonographs using online auctions such as eBay. Also, contact phonographs dealers and phonographs societies and clubs to request price estimates. - 5). Find antique phonographs for Sale
Visit old phonographs restoration services, antique dealers, flea markets, online and live auctions and old music machine conventions. These are general sources to find old phonographs for sale.
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