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From: kester@mte.ncsu.edu (Dan Kester)
Subject: Re: 6th Ave Electronics City
Organization: North Carolina State University 
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 1992 19:11:17 GMT

In article <BvpIw5.CMB@news.cso.uiuc.edu> jim@coral.aiss.uiuc.edu (jim crouse)
writes:
> I am sure this has been gone over before.......but i missed it.

About once a week.
 
> Has anyone used 6th Ave. Elect. City before ?
>
> What do you know/think about this place ?
>

The comments on 6th Ave. generally tend to be very negative.

People have lots of complaints: getting things that were obviously used, having
problems with returns, very rude salespeople, bait-and-switch, etc. etc.

Most of their merchandise is grey market, meaning they are not authorized
dealers. Therefore the manufacturer's warranties don't apply.  "6th Ave.
warranty" applies, meaning that they'll try to fix it, and you have to hope
that they have highly skilled technicians working there.  Don't count on it.

I would stay away from them, even though their ad prices are tempting.

Dan Kester
kester@mte.ncsu.edu
From: marc@es.ele.tue.nl (Marc Heijligers)
Newsgroups: rec.audio
Subject: Re: Recording times of MD and DCC
Date: 29 Sep 92 11:58:12 GMT
	<Bv7p9A.Evs@news.cso.uiuc.edu> <26302@castle.ed.ac.uk>
Organization: Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
In-reply-to: sss@castle.ed.ac.uk's message of 28 Sep 92 12:11:19 GMT

In article <26302@castle.ed.ac.uk> sss@castle.ed.ac.uk (S S Sturrock) writes:

   >Why can't DCC use 100 and 120 minute tapes to increase playing time?

   It can, they just don't make any yet.

A Philips spokesman on the Dutch radio annouced that next year they will
release 120 minute tapes (2x60).

Marc
From: Mike_Benna@mindlink.bc.ca (Mike Benna)
Newsgroups: rec.audio
Subject: VELODYNES not available mail-order? 2nd request for info.
Date: 28 Sep 92 21:14:18 GMT
Organization: MIND LINK! - British Columbia, Canada

Last week I posted a message about mail order prices for Velodyne
subwoofers, but I only got two responses.  One came from someone who
recommended looking at another brand (thanks, I'll look into it), and
the other had a suggestion for one retailer, but without a price (thanks
for that info as well).

Are Velodynes not available from the regular mail-order places?  If not,
why not?

For reference, here's my original posting:

> What's a good mail order price for the Velodyne F-1200 subwoofer?
> I've tried calling several mail order places, and either they don't
> carry Velodyne or their 800 number does not work from Canada.
>
> The only price I've seen so far is Cdn$1595 from a local high-end shop.
> I know they can be had for less, but I don't know how much less, and
> until then, it's difficult to make a deal.
>
> So once again, who carries Velodyne and how much for the F-1200?
>
> Thanks in advance to all who reply.

I don't need an 800 number that works to Canada, I was just hoping to
avoid wasting time (and money) calling all the mail order places to
learn none of them carry Velodyne.

Thanks in advance again to all who reply.

--
     ---> Mike Benna, Vancouver, B.C., Canada
          MindSpan Technologies Corp. - Video Game Design and Development
internet: Mike_Benna@mindlink.bc.ca
From: pdm@sisters.cs.uoregon.edu (peter d. mark)
Newsgroups: rec.audio
Subject: A problem with my Nakamichi B-125
Date: 27 Sep 92 01:01:49 GMT
Article-I.D.: cs.1992Sep27.010149.26901
Organization: University of Oregon Computer and Information Sciences Dept.

I've got a Nakamichi cassette deck B-125 (or maybe it's BX-125?).
I've had it for about 8 years, and it's proven to be a real work-horse.
It still sounds great, except that there's some weird kind of knocking
or clunking sound when a tape is playing.  It's not part of the signal
that comes through the speakers, it's something mechanical in the
tape transport.  In general, one can't hear it too much unless the 
volume is turned down or during a soft passage.  The music coming 
through the speakers still sounds great.  But this knocking-clunking 
sound worries me a little since it may be a harbinger of problems to 
come.  Also, I often listen at low volumes, and I really do notice it.  
Curiously, when I push the "play" button without a cassette in the 
machine, the problem disappears.  I'm using decent quality cassettes: 
Maxell XL-II.

Since I now live in rural Maine (don't believe the header), authorized
Nakamichi service centers are somewhat inconvenient.  Has anyone ever
experienced this problem and/or know what it is and how to fix it?

Thanks,
Peter Mark
(please respond to: pdmark@colby.edu)
From: kevinm@ocf.berkeley.edu (Kevin Miller)
Newsgroups: rec.audio
Subject: Mail Order Places...
Date: 5 Oct 1992 22:05:50 GMT
Organization: U.C. Berkeley Open Computing Facility
Distribution: USA
NNTP-Posting-Host: tornado.berkeley.edu

I'm looking for mail order places that carry Kenwood products, and in
particular, Kenwood Multi-disk CD Changers.  I would also appreciate any
experiences you may have had with the mail order firm in question.	

I have already been in contact with Illinois Audio.  Has anyone had experiences
with this company?

Thanks in advance.  Please send responses via E-Mail.  I will summarize to the 
Net.
From: j_adams@hpfcbig.SDE.HP.COM (John Adams)
Newsgroups: rec.audio
Subject: Re: Hi-Fi VCRs
Date: 26 Sep 92 01:24:59 GMT
Organization: HP SESD, Fort Collins, CO

In rec.audio, kjt001@dunix.drake.edu (Kevin Tieskoetter) writes:

>I don't know about the quality of your particular VCR, but most HiFis
> - mine included - have tremendous sound.  I know of someone who keeps
>archives of music on videotapes (one thing - are you using special HiFi
>videotapes? That can make all the difference).

>The quality of HiFi recording on videotape is about equal to that of the
>DAT - slightly below a compact disc.



While VCR HiFi recording is good, it is not that good.  While I won't
argue this merits of analog vs. digital the VCR was NOT primiarily
designed for production of analog audio.  This was a excellant job of
re-engineering the standard VCR to add high quality audio in a manner
compatible with both mono and linear stereo VCR's.

The VCR records both the audio and video portions in a FM format using
heads at different angles.  The audio and video portions, while recorded
at different angles and frequencies, occupy the same area on the tape.

The video portions, while recorded at a much higher frequency strengh 
tend to "bleed" into the audio portion.  Since both signals are recorded
as FM, the detectors tend to cancel out the noise of the other...but not 
completly.

The video frame also consists of 2 fields lasting 1/60 second.  Therefore
the head rotates across the tape at the same rate.  While this is ideal
for video, hence the design, it is not ideal for audio.  The audio signal
needs to be spliced back togather prior to demodulation by the FM
detector leaving a 60Hz footprint.

This is most evident when played back on a different VCR and is usually
observed as a buzzing sound.

While a quality VCR may be better than a cheap cassette deck it is NOT
better than it it's high quality cassette counterpart and I'll take a DAT
anyday over a cassette and IMHO DAT is far superior to cassette.


John Adams
From: trw@spl1.spl.loral.com (Tim R Witort)
Newsgroups: rec.audio
Subject: Re: Regrets to this petty newsgroup
Keywords: none that I care to type
Date: 7 Oct 92 00:34:59 GMT
Organization: Loral Software Productivity Laboratory

In article <1992Oct6.195528.10437@sei.cmu.edu>, jseiler@sei.cmu.edu (Joseph Seiler) writes:
|> For all of those who have sent me mail telling me how crappy...

[copious insults and name calling deleted]

  Talk about looking a gift horse in the mouth! If you
wanted bargain basement advice, you might have told the
group what you were willing to spend instead of cussing
them out for not reading your mind.

-- Tim
From: MBC8@psuvm.psu.edu
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
Subject: Lydia Pinkham
Date: 3 Oct 92 17:25:26 GMT
Article-I.D.: psuvm.92277.132526MBC8
Organization: Penn State University

I don't know if any one is familiar with Lydia Pinkham, but it is
an old elixir for whatever ails you.  My family has always sung a
song about it and my great uncle even found a bottle that was full
and still sealed.  Unfourtunately, someone stole it.  I have been
looking for a few years to find a new one but all I can find is
empties.  If anyone has any or knows where I can get some, PLEASE
let me know...it is sentimental as well as collectible.  Top dollar
will be paid.  Thanks a lot!


                              Maureen C. Margevich
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
From: apetty@dsd.es.com (Annie Petty)
Subject:  Gustav Stuckley
Reply-To: apetty@dsd.es.com
Organization: Evans & Sutherland Computer Corp., Salt Lake City, UT
Date: Mon, 5 Oct 92 20:27:58 GMT


	Could anyone share information with me (or suggest 
	where I could find the information) on a furniture
	maker named Gustav Stuckley (sp? Stickley).  I understand
	there were 2 brothers in New Jersey that hand made 
	furniture.  
	
	I have a complete dining room set (table, 4 leaves,
	3 chairs, 1 captains chair, china closet and buffet)
	and would like to know more about this set other than
	it was purchased in 1928.

	Thanks in advance

	Annie
From: sparks@miata.esd.sgi.com (Sarah E. Parks)
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
Subject: Restore/Refurbish antiques in Bay Area
Date: 6 Oct 92 02:02:28 GMT
Reply-To: sparks@miata.esd.sgi.com (Sarah E. Parks)
Organization: Silicon Graphics, Entry Systems Division


Does anyone know of a person/store who is reputable and reasonably -priced
for antique restoration in the Bay Area?  I have a few items, including
2 wardrobes and an Empire-style couch, that have seen better days.

Any recommendations or ideas on where to look would be appreciated!

Thanks.

|sparks@sgi.com        |
|Silicon Graphics, Inc.|
|M/S 01L-875   390-1452|
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From: fedorjak@pche.serum.kodak.com (John Fedorjaka (x39829))
Subject: radio
Reply-To: fedorjak@serum.kodak.com
Organization: Clinical Products Division, Eastman Kodak Company
Distribution: na
Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1992 19:08:30 GMT

I've been reading this group for several months but this is my first real
posting on the net, so forgive me if I mess this up.
Friendly flames :-) are welcome to help avoid future errors.

I've got several items which I've bee trying to assess through resources at the 
library with little success. The first of which is similar to a radio I've been
hearing about in this group.

Stromberg-Carlson AM-FM radio, Model 1210 series 12, radio receiver N0. 1210 PL,
"MAYFLOWER". It's 32" high, 31" wide, and 17" deep. It's got a turntable and one
large (~15") speaker. From what I've heard here, it's a 1946 model. The unit is in
great shape and sounds good considering the technology it was built with.

I'm trying to get an idea as to it's worth if I should ever decide to sell it.
I'd also be interested in any historical info in regard to the radio. For example:
The Kodak plant I now work in used to be the Stromberg-Carlson building, which still
displays a huge sign in back to prove it. There's a chance they built the radio in 
this same plant although I can't find any info to support that. 

Thanks for reading.                fedorjak@serum.clpd.KODAK.COM

Newsgroups: rec.antiques
From: sbambara@ent1.ent.ncsu.edu (Stephen Bambara)
Subject: flintstones/monopoly :)
Originator: sbambara@ent1.ent.ncsu.edu
Organization: Dept. of Entomology - NCSU, Raleigh, NC
Distribution: usa
Date: Thu, 1 Oct 1992 19:10:20 GMT


	I love to hear about people trying to force the things they grew
up with onto their kids. Of course, so does the "Madison Avenue" crowd.
I  must say that I still have some of my Howdy Doody jelly glasses.  I
think I have a Wilma and Dino glass, also.  Sorry, Wilma is not naked.
[sexist, tasteless comments deleted]
Somehow,  the more modern icons of saturday TV have not thrilled me
enough to force them onto my kid. I have let him drink out of my Mr.
Peanut mug a few times, however.  You can still find these jelly
glasses at flea markets for a dollar or two, if they are not too old.
I think the flintstones are not too expensive yet.  Check the booths
with the more contemporary glass junk and you might find a deal.
	As for the monopoly games, the really, really old hotels have
"for a good time, call...."  written on the sides.
-- 
=========================================================================
     Stephen Bambara                 phone (919) 515-3140 
     Box 7626                        fax   (919) 515-7746
     Raleigh, NC 27695               internet sbambara@ent.ncsu.edu
From: fenick1@husc10.harvard.edu (Sharon Fenick)
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
Subject: Re: Kid Stuff
Date: 30 Sep 92 18:44:32 GMT
Article-I.D.: husc3.1992Sep30.144433.15975
Organization: Harvard University Science Center

In article <1992Sep30.082517.43466@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu> mouse@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu writes:
>[from _Country Living_, Nov. 1991, p. 19.]
>
>"	It's said that virtue is its own reward, but in the
>impressionable years of childhood, commendable behavior sometimes 
>requires a tangible incentive.  And so it was that 19th-century
>potters in Staffordshire, England, began turning out earthenware
>made especially for good boys and girls.  Most frequently, pot-
>tery designed for youngsters took the form of hand-painted or
>transfer-printed plates or mugs embellished with the intended
>owner's name, an instructional phrase ('Never speak to deceive
>not listen to betray,' for example), or a note of praise or
>endearment ('A present for being good in church' or simply 'For
>my dear boy').  Today these Victorian-era keepsakes - generally
>referred to as children's ware - are treasured by collectors as 
>well as grandparents in search of a splendid gift for a lucky
>child of the 20th century.  Search as they may, [however,]

[etc. deleted]

an interesting, and related-to-this-newsgroup-and-to-some-extent-
to-this-article fact is that one way to figure out about how old
that monopoly set you have (other than the wooden versus plastic 
houses/hotels thing) is that in older sets, not the really valuable
sets that were sold before the idea was sold to parker brothers,
but the first parker brothers ones, the thimble says "for a good
girl."  cute, quaint, and completely absent from latter day sets, 
i think.  

sharon
From: blaperle@bucksnort.East.Sun.COM ()
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
Subject: buttons
Date: 1 Oct 1992 11:41:56 GMT
Organization: Sun Microsystems, Inc.  Mt. View, Ca.
Distribution: usa
Reply-To: blaperle@bucksnort.East.Sun.COM ()
NNTP-Posting-Host: bucksnort.east.sun.com

Hi I have found alot of military buttons
with the following company names. I believe these
are from 1890's to 1920's.

Cumner Jones + Co
   (Boston)
Leopold Morse + Co
   (Bostn) spelled this way

W.B co
 Waterbury

Firmin + Sons
  London

Continental Clothing House

Any info on the value of these buttons?
Or some kind of reference books or price
guide

              Thanks
From: hinton@eagle (Norman Hinton)
Subject: Re: Flintstone jelly jar glasses
X-Newsreader: Tin 1.1 PL4
Organization: Sangamon State University
Distribution: usa
Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1992 20:49:49 GMT

Newsgroups: rec.antiques,rec.woodworking
From: george@taca.ece.cmu.edu (George Cebulka)
Subject: GRAIN PAINTING questions
Keywords: painting, grain, finish, woodworking, restoration
Organization: Electrical and Computer Engineering, Carnegie Mellon
Date: Sat, 26 Sep 1992 18:35:17 GMT

Hello:
     I am currently involved in the restoration of an cira 1860 George Jardin
and Sons pipe organ. The casework has been grain painted to simulate an oak 
finish. Several pieces need to be re-manufactured and must be finished to 
match the original grain painting (at least as close as possible, for a 100 
year old finish). 
My questions are:
        1) Were can I get information on grain painting.
        2) Are there any firms in the US who specialize or at least do
           grain painting.
        3) Information on type of materials (paint, etc..)
           that were used during the late 1800's - early 1900's.
        4) Any information that you feel would be helpful.

        
        Thanks in Advance
                George Cebulka, ECE Facilities (pays the rent)
                                Organ Enthusiast (Keeps me sane)



-- 
George Cebulka, ECE Facilities
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
From: cfwpm@ux1.cts.eiu.edu (Bill McGown)
Subject: Re: Gustav Stuckley
Date: Tue, 06 Oct 1992 05:31:37 GMT
Organization: Eastern Illinois University

In article <1992Oct5.202758.22122@dsd.es.com> apetty@dsd.es.com writes:
>
>	Could anyone share information with me (or suggest 
>	where I could find the information) on a furniture
>	maker named Gustav Stuckley (sp? Stickley).  I understand
>	there were 2 brothers in New Jersey that hand made 
>	furniture.  
>	

Any bookstore that has an antique section will have guides that
give info. on Stickley.  Schroeder's is but one. Since my copy
is beside my desk here is what your stuff may price out at retail.
(Only guesses based on similar stuff in Schroeder's)

>	I have a complete dining room set (table, 4 leaves,
>	3 chairs, 1 captains chair, china closet and buffet)
>	and would like to know more about this set other than
>	it was purchased in 1928.
>

Table 		$2,000
3 chairs	 1,200
Arm chair	   800
Sideboard	 7,000
China closet     ?????  (but based on the side board would guess 
			 about the same)

Since these are guesses and based on a antique guide I would suspect
that they are high. Maybe very high. But you are dealing with something
that *should* be evaluated by a *GOOD* apprasiser. I would hazard a 
guesss that as a lot it should be worth no less than $10,000, depending
upon condition.


>	Thanks in advance
>
>	Annie
>


-- 
**************************************************************
W. P. (Bill) McGown                     Eastern Ill. Univ
cfwpm@ux1.cts.eiu.edu                   Psychology Department
                                        Charleston, Il. 61920
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
From: fedorjak@pche.serum.kodak.com (John Fedorjaka (x39829))
Subject: Silver_pot
Reply-To: fedorjak@serum.kodak.com
Organization: Clinical Products Division, Eastman Kodak Company
Date: Sat, 3 Oct 1992 15:07:53 GMT

I was hoping those knowegable in silver might provide some info in reference to a "teapot" I own.	
It's about 10" high, and I believed it was a teapot from the strainer attached within the spout.
The underside lists the following:

			DERBY S.P. CO
		     INTERNATIONAL S. CO	(Derby was purchased by International)
			 1903
			 EPNS			(electroplate on nickel silver?)
			W.M. MOUNTS		(white metal mounts?)
			HAND BEATEN

The basic pot is in good shape, but the silver seems a bit worn and tarnished. I was wondering what it might
be worth, and if I should consider having it re-silvered.
Thanks in advance to anyone who might be able to provide some info.
 
		    
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
From: nvecchi@sangiorgio.cscs.ch (Nicole Vecchi)
Subject: Re: Antique English Wine Bottles
Followup-To: nvecchi@cscs.ch
Organization: Centro Svizzero di Calcolo Scientifico / CH-6928 Manno
Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1992 07:02:15 GMT


>> Does anyone out there have an interest in, or knowledge about, or
>> happen to own, any 17th, 18th, or 19th C English black glass wine
>> bottles?  Barring that specifically, an interest in bottles in general?

I have a black glass gin bottle dated 1890's.  Bought it from a club
of bottle digger/collectors at one of the open air markets in London. Sorry
I don't remember the group's name but they were very helpful and knew alot
about glass and dating.  They also gave me a photocopy of visual hints when
dating glass (shape, opening, etc.) which I (unfortunately) promptly lost!

Just as an aside: I saw a similar gin bottle (but later based on the visual
clues from the aforementioned group) at an antique store in London for 25 pounds.
The identical one at the collectors booth was 4 pounds and mine was 6 pounds.
So, watch out!

Nicole
Organization: University of Illinois at Chicago
Date: Monday, 5 Oct 1992 20:47:13 CDT
From: <U35162@uicvm.uic.edu>
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
Subject:    Re: Radio

======================================================================== 9
> Stromberg-Carlson AM-FM radio, Model 1210 series 12, radio receiver N0. 1210
PL
> "MAYFLOWER".

> I'm trying to get an idea as to it's worth if I should ever decide to sell it.
> I'd also be interested in any historical info in regard to the radio. For exam
> The Kodak plant I now work in used to be the Stromberg-Carlson building, which
> displays a huge sign in back to prove it. There's a chance they built the radi
> this same plant although I can't find any info to support that.
>
I would tend to agree with the previous response to your
query stating that radio/phono combinations are not very "collectible"
and therefore don't command a very high price. However, the 1992 edition
of "The Collector's Guide to Antique Radios" (Marty and Sue Bunis)
prices your radio at $110.00, in good working condition. It was made in 1948.
The book lists Stromberg-Carlson's address as 100 Carlson Road, Rochester NY,
and says "S-C was well-known for its commitment to quality and their
products are often called the 'Rolls Royce' of radios."

Aaron S. Field
University of Illinois at Chicago
U35162@uicvm.uic.edu
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
From: "blake smith" <blake.smith@canrem.com>
Subject: fork and spoon
Reply-To: "blake smith" <blake.smith@canrem.com>
Organization: Canada Remote Systems
Distribution: rec
Date: 4 Oct 92 23:31:11 EST

to: ALL
subject: UN: Serving Spoon and Fork

I am looking for information on two items that have been in my mother's
family for a long time.  They are a serving spoon and a serving fork.  I
believe they are silver plated and they are showing their age.  I am
told they may have been made in or near Dublin, Ireland about 100 years
ago (not sure of this at all though).

On the back of both items have the following markings:

        R&B (in an oval indentation)
        S (in old-english-type script)
        CP (in old-english-type script)
        A picture of a oil lamp (of the "alladin" type)
        and finally an "A" in a shield

On the front, at the base the handles is a crest that looks like a
double headed bird.

I guess what I really want to know is where and when these were made and
what each of the markings on the back mean.  My mother thinks the
markings on the front are the family crest but we have no way of finding
out, is this likely?  Also where is a good place to start to do some
research on these items (eg. the company etc.)?

Thanks in advance,

Blake Smith
blake.smith@canremote.com
--
Canada Remote Systems  - Toronto, Ontario
World's Largest PCBOARD System - 416-629-7000/629-7044
From: sachs@guvax.acc.georgetown.edu
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
Subject: Syracuse China
Date: 30 Sep 92 17:39:20 -0400
Distribution: world
Organization: Georgetown University

Hi,

I have a set of Syracuse China from the early 60s (when they made
fine china). It's a set of seconds, as we used to live in Syracuse,
and my Mother used to make weekly trips to their outlet).

Two questions:

1-Does anyone know how I can find out the name of the pattern? It's
white with a thick olive-green border. The bowls, coffee pot and
other non-plates are all olive on the outside, white inside.

2- Does anyone know how to figure out replacement value? My movers
just 'lost' a lot of my stuff, including the box that had the very
neat teapot in it. I need to figure out a replacement cost (as if
one can find 30 year old china...).

Thanks a lot,

Hilary

p.s.  please email direct: sachs@guvax.georgetown.edu
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