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studentT206studentT206 Posts: 172
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Sorry this is so off topic, but thought someone here might know or know where to direct me. My friend found an old record player/recorder at a garage sale that records sound on to vinyl. Below is a link to an ebay auction for a photofact card of the item but not the actual item. We have both looked online and can't find any info which leads me to believe that this is either junk or rare or both. How much does anyone guess this might be worth? Thanks in advance.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Bell-Sound-RC-47-Record-Player-Recorder-Photofact_W0QQitemZ260478800875QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVintage_Electronics_R2?hash=item3ca5bf13eb&_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116

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  • nightcrawlernightcrawler Posts: 5,110 ✭✭
    That's really cool. Photofact

    My guess is rare but I have no idea. I wouldn't doubt vinyl collectors would love that. I'm pretty sure you can still buy blanks depending on the size.


  • storm888storm888 Posts: 11,701 ✭✭✭

    Post your question on the linked forum.
    (Link your photocard to the post.)

    Eventually, an expert will answer you. Sometimes
    fast, sometimes slow.

    radiomuseum forum

    ...............................

    Manufacturer info:

    Bell Sound

    .......................................................

    The old guy here - if he is still alive - likely has some recordings made on the model.

    Record O Fone
    35 Walnut Ave
    Clark, NJ 07066

    Phone: (732) 381-6003

    /////////////////////////////////

    Folks do collect the machines.

    Most are not super-valuable; some are.

    Some have value for parts.

    Age Range: 50+ years old.



    Folks Who Bite Get Bitten. Folks Who Don't Bite Get Eaten.
  • storm888storm888 Posts: 11,701 ✭✭✭


    Poke around here, to find the manual on the machine.


    bell sound models
    Folks Who Bite Get Bitten. Folks Who Don't Bite Get Eaten.
  • PoppaJPoppaJ Posts: 2,818 ✭
    You might want to contact the eBay seller of the Photofact cards. Good chance he's familiar with the recorders.

    Just a thought!

    PoppaJ
  • ArchStantonArchStanton Posts: 1,182 ✭✭✭
    A lot of government agencies used those well into the 1970s. They were replaced with dictaphones which had cassette tapes. One of my previous secretaries said she used to have to listen to those things and transcribe investigation reports. Needless to say, she was thrilled when the cassette tapes came along.
    Collector of 1976 Topps baseball for some stupid reason.
    Collector of Pittsburgh Pirates cards for a slightly less stupid reason.
    My Pirates Collection
  • studentT206studentT206 Posts: 172
    Thanks guys. This is helping. I knew I could count on this forum. He is paying about $30 if this helps. Worth the risk?

    Thanks again!

    Damian
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