Vintage General
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 GE General Electric 14 vintage School Wall Clock Bakelite Rim Convex Glass  US $49.99
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 Vintage GE General Electric Red Kitchen Clock Telechron Model 2HC39 Working US $17.09
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 Vintage General Electric Mantle Clock GE Electric Model 3H06 WORKS US $14.99
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 General Electric GE C4331B Flip Alarm Clock Radio Vintage Mechanical Digital US $3.88
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 VINTAGE 1970S GENERAL ELECTRIC WALL CLOCK MODEL 2154 US $24.99
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 543 COLLECTION 15 ANTIQUE CLOCK KEYS BRASS STEEL UNIQUES US $18.58
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 Vintage Brass Linden Black Forest Twin Bell Alarm Clock Germany US $29.99
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 Vintage West Clox America Single Bell Alarm Clock US $19.99
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 EUC Vintage General Electric White Round Scallop Edge Wall Clock US $9.99
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 Vintage General Electric Black and Wood Electric Clock Model 7H214 US $6.00
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 VINTAGE 1930s OLD GE DEPRESSION BAKELITE BRASS GOTHIC ELECTRIC DIGITAL CLOCK US $284.99
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 1960s General Electric Mosaic Retro Wall Clock 2118A MADE IN USA Decorator US $19.99
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 Vintage GE General Electric Alarm Mantle Desk Clock Keeps Good Time US $14.99
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 Vintage1940s Neon Products Inc Lima Ohio Coca Cola Diner Advertising Clock US $610.00
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 GE General Electric Telechron Alarm Shelf Clock Metal Neat Old Vintage US $7.50
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 Vintage General Electric Flip Clock AM FM Radio Model 7 4310F US $9.99
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 GE 1980s GENERAL ELECTRIC AM FM CLOCK RADIO BLUE LED DISPLAY 7 4642A EXCELLENT US $29.99
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 Vintage 1950s SETH THOMAS Desk Clock AC Powered Roman Numerals US $24.99
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 Vintage General Electric Alarm Clock Made in USA Retro US $5.00
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 Vintage General Electric Telechron Brass Alarm Table Clock US $19.99
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 VINTAGE ELECTRIC ALARM CLOCK US $7.99
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 VINTAGE WOODEN GENERAL ELECTRIC CLOCK MANTEL MODEL 414 WESTMINSTER CHIME US $29.95
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 Rare Raggedy Ann Andy Talking Alarm Clock WORKS Hear Recording Here 161 US $101.19
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 Vintage Bugs Bunny Talking Alarm Clock WORKS Hear Recording Eh Whats Up Doc 158 US $77.00
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 Vintage Raggedy Ann Andy Talking Alarm Clock WORKS Hear Recording Here 154 US $68.07
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 Lot of three 3 Vintage General Electric Flip Clocks US $20.00
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 Vintage Star Wars R2D2 C3P0 Talking Alarm Clock W Box WORKS Listen Here 145 US $111.09
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 Star Wars R2D2 C3P0 RARE PRISTINE Talking Alarm Clock W Box WORKS Listen 156 US $179.17
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 VINTAGE 39 OZ ORNATE METAL CLOCK PENDULUM US $3.00
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 VINTAGE PORCELAIN 8 1 2 DARK BLUE CLOCK CASE W PICTURE OF LADY US $3.00
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 ►old SCHOOL vintage 40s GENERAL ELECTRIC bakelite CLOCK 11 art deco industrial◄ US $13.70
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 General Electric Vintage Wall Clock 1927 School Industrial US $19.99
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 Vintage General Electric Solid Mahogany Clock Not Tested Cheap US $.99
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 ANTIQUE VINTAGE BAKELITE GENERAL ELECTRIC SCHOOL WALL CLOCK US $21.95
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 General Electric electrical wall clock vintage 1950s or 1960s Flash Bulbs US $51.00
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 Vtg GENERAL ELECTRIC GE FM AM Clock Radio Cassette Recorder 7 4956A TESTED US $59.99
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 OLD CLOCK GENERAL ELECTRICK FELCHRON US $5.95
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 Vintage GENERAL ELECTRIC Luminous Alarm Clock US $7.99
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 VINTAGE GENERAL ELECTRIC TELECHRON SCHOOL WALL CLOCK US $15.99
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 GE 1980s GENERAL ELECTRIC AM FM CLOCK RADIO BLUE LED DISPLAY 7 4666A EXCELLENT US $29.99
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 Retro Kitchen clock General Electric clock Works great retro kitchen item US $12.99
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 VINTAGE GENERAL ELECTRIC LEATHER COVERED CLOCK MODEL 3H172 US $14.99
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 Vintage GE General Electric Clock the Tuscan Model 4H80 Deco Zebrawood Works US $110.00
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 Vintage GE General Electric FLIP CLOCK Alarm Radio 7 4305 Woodgrain US $.95
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 VINTAGE GENERAL JEWELERS SCREWDRIVERS CONSISTING OF SIX DIFFERENT SIZES US $5.95
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 VINTAGE 60d General Electric Banjo Style Mount Vernon Clock Faux Wood Cabinet US $19.99
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 1950 vintage General Electric kitchen wall clockmodel 2H115 US $35.00
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 early 70s General Electric kitchen wall clock excellent condition US $40.00
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 Vintage General Electric Avocado Green Daisy Sunburst Wall Clock Mid Century Mod US $9.99
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 Very Nice Vintage General Electric Banjo Clock US $23.99
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 Antique Vintage Real Nice General Electric Alarm Clock US $25.99
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 GE Vintage Navigator Mantel Or Shelf Clock Working Condition US $24.99
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 Vintage General Electric Alarm Clock Model 7292 US $8.99
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 Vintage General Electric Daisy Wall Clock US $3.50
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 Vtg General Electric GE 8116K Flip Clock Falling Numbers Alarm BIG hour US $9.99
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 Rare General Electric Folk Pop Art Wall Clock w 2nd Hand Angel Horse Birds 2H69 US $59.99
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 VINTAGE 1970s GENERAL ELECTRIC FLIP CLOCK NEAR MINT US $26.00
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 Working WESTCLOX Kitchen wall clock Plastic Model SPICE 1950 60s Nicenr US $2.95
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 Working GE Telechron Kitchen wall clock Red Silver Plastic 1950s Nicenr US $9.95
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 Working INGRAHAM Kitchen wall clock Plastic Model 30 247 1950 60s Nicenr US $9.95
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 Vintage GE General Electric 8142 4 Lighted Dial Retro Flip numbers Alarm Clock US $5.99
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 Vtg Mid Century Modern General Electric Mantle Clock GE Electric Model 3H06 WORK US $12.95
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 Vintage GE General Electric Kitchen Wall Clock Telechron Model 2H106 Red US $14.95
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 Vintage Westclox Alarm Clock Electric New in Box Made in USA Model 22197 W US $7.00
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 VTG 1960S GENERAL ELECTRIC GE FLIP ALARM CLOCK WITH SPINNER LIGHTED DIAL WORK US $24.99
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 New NIB Vintage GE TELECHRON Starter ALARM CLOCK Beige 7H220 General Electric US $19.99
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 Franz Hermie Westminster Clock Chime Works for Parts or Repair no 1057 020 US $49.99
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 Bugs Bunny Talking Alarm Clock W Box WORKS Hear Recording Eh Whats Up Doc 162 US $117.69
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 TERRIFIC VINTAGE GENERAL ELECTRIC MODEL 7H140 WOOD ALARM CLOCK WORKS GREAT US $14.99
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 Vintage 50s General Electric GE Electric Wall Clock MODEL 2H69 US $1.99
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 Vintage STARBURST CLOCK Mid Century Danish Modern 21 Teak Wood GENERAL TIME US $65.00
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 VINTAGE TREND CLOCKS REGULATOR CLOCK CASE CHIME PARTS HANDS PENDULUM US $16.50
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 VTG FLIP CLOCK GE General Electric Alarm Radio Night Light 7 4305F Works Retro US $9.99
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 GENERAL ELECTRIC RETRO CUBIC VINTAGE FLIP CLOCK w ALARM ORANGE LIGHTED DIAL US $34.99
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 VINTAGE W GERMANY CLEBAR DOME CLOCK NEEDS RESTORED US $3.00
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 VINTAGE LUX MINI KEY WIND CUCKOO CLOCK W IVY VINE NEST US $4.25
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 Vintage Turquoise General Electric Model 2110A Kitchen Wall Clock US $10.95
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 Vintage General Electric clock AM FM radio GE retro dial room shelf decoration US $15.00
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 Vintage General Electric Lighted Dial alarm clock US $4.99
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 Vintage GE General Electric Flip Number Alarm Clock AM FM Radio 7 4305D Works US $90.00
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Investing In Vintage Guitars
Collecting vintage guitars can be a very rewarding occupation - especially if one is a musician, or has a love for the classic craftsmanship and engineering of the last decades. And vintage guitars can be a great investment in financial terms, often out-performing traditional investments.
Before leaping in and buying the first guitar you see, you have to know a little bit about what you are buying. Investors have made small fortunes from buying and selling the right guitars, but people can lose money too. There are very many guitar dealers attempting to sell guitars at above their worth, and plenty of less scrupulous individuals passing off instruments as something that they are not.
The idea is to buy a desirable guitar at a low price.
Old does NOT mean vintage collectable
As a general rule, guitars that are collectable will have value to musicians. They will still work, and not only that, they will sound fantastic. Many old guitars are pretty much junk. Made from low quality woods, and with low quality components. The most sought after guitars tend to be quality instruments. 1950s Gibsons, for example, were made of very high quality woods. Trees that were hundreds of years old with very tight grains and superb tonal qualities the likes of which simply can not be purchased today. For this reason, some old guitars have qualities that can NOT be reproduced - adding massively to their musical value as an instrument and their financial value as an investment. In general high-end instruments by the major American manufacturers will always be the best investments: Gibson, Gretsch, Fender, Martin, Rickenbacker.
So what should I buy to make a fortune in 25 years time?
Well that's the question isn't it? The general rule has to be quality at its lowest price. Almost any guitar's price (value) drops from the moment it's bought... turning from just a 'used guitar', 10 years later, to an 'unfashionable used guitar' 20 years later. After about 30 years, it becomes 'vintage' and prices start to rise. So, from an investment point of view, it makes sense to buy the best condition, high-end guitars at their most undesirable point in time. Cheaper guitars tend not to increase in value as much as expensive ones.
At the current time, early 1980s guitars by the likes of Gibson, Guild and Fender are relatively cheap, and could offer some of the biggest proportional increases in value over, say, a thirty year period. Older guitars by these maker are already more highly valued, and, if found at the right prices can still make excellent investments. But finding them in good condition, and at the right price is not always that easy.
Originality is crucial
Vintage guitar collectors are looking for originality. Original parts, original finishes and with no repairs. That is not to say slightly modified guitars are never valuable, they can be, but pristine examples will always attract a premium.
So how do you know exactly what you are buying and what it should cost? Well, the only way to know what you are buying is to study the instrument in question. Is it genuine? Is it in original condition? Is it complete and free of damage/repairs? This isn't always easy to do, and it really does help if you know the guitar in question. For example; Gibson guitars with mahogany necks, are prone to breaks below the headstock. Has there been a repair? Hofner guitars are prone to needing neck resets. Is the action un-playably high? Is that Fender Stratocaster body original, or a relic'd repro?
The best way to learn about a vintage guitar is to study books and online resources. Decide what model you want to buy and learn all you can about it.
Time to buy
Vintage guitar dealer's prices are way above the typical prices paid for vintage gear sold privately. Though buying from a store does give you some guarantee as to the guitars provenance - assuming the store is knowledgeable and trustworthy. Better to know what you are looking for and find the same item at auction, in a yard sale, classified listings etc.
Don't just stash it away
So you've got your vintage guitar. Most collectors are musicians too. But if you are considering investing in vintage guitars, purely from a financial point of view... well, you're missing out... guitars are made to be played. You might make yourself some money, but you've missed out on the best part of having a very special instrument.
About the Author
One of the best websites on the topic is Vintage Guitars which has massive amounts of information, on many older guitars, and a Vintage Guitar forum, with many helpful members
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