That that's what they're selling for (they may have been warming that shelf Just because an antique store has a certain price on a roll, doesn't mean Usually antique storesĭeal with rolls infrequently so the price they put on them can vary widely. Say "that's not really what I had in mind," it shows they had ideas toĪlso, beware of relying on antique store prices. Many times when I ask a seller what they want for their collection, Try to have a sense of what you want for the rolls before contacting aīuyer. Okay after this inspection the roll is probably okay. Then check the condition of the right edge. Right edge up and let the paper fall to the left side (with the left flange Now reverse wind the roll, kind of like you're opening a jar, tilt the Does the edge lookĬlean and crisp or is it ragged and appear torn throughout or in places? You've removed it, check the left edge of the paper.
Top of the roll, the flange on the left will usually twist off. Here's how you can check for edge condition. One of the problems with dealing with rolls is that they tend to hide their defects. (e) What condition are the left and right edges in? (a) Do they have their original box and label? What are the 4 - 5 most prevalent music types? For example, classical, Of the manufacturer is usually listed at the top of the roll.ĥ. What seem to be the 4 - 5 most prevalent labels/manufacturers. What can be more helpful is to have theįollowing questions answered before you contact a potential buyer:Ĥ. While this is nice, it's not really necessary andĬan be quite time consuming (I know because I'm doing this all the time for Often times sellers feel they need to make a list ofĪll the rolls they have. That can help roll sellers understand the value and condition of the rolls In working with folks over the past years, I've come up with some questions This excellent list was compiled by Paul A. These are the Basic Questions that Dealers, Collectors and Auctioneers need to have answered BEFORE they can adequately help you determine the value of your rolls. We also provide a listing of roll makers and dealers on the Comprehensive List of Roll Manufacturers and Suppliers Page - click here. I have located and provided 'mailto' links to the individuals who wrote the letters and articles below.Ī website with a Searchable Archive, the Mechanical Music Digest (click credits) has many megabytes of information about used rolls, recut rolls, roll styles, roll manufacturers, dealers of numerous types of rolls, roll history and many other topics. Since I don't buy or sell used rolls, I'm not the best person to ask about value or rarity.
And while not complete, this page should answer many of the questions that I get asked repeatedly. I have attempted to collect as much information about Used Rolls as I could. Dealers and Collectors Questions Dealers Will Ask
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