jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Dec 17, 2016 21:35:07 GMT -5
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Post by MrMike on Dec 17, 2016 21:40:50 GMT -5
I'll take a VT-12 for $129.50, hope shipping isn't too bad.....
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Post by wigglinrocks on Dec 17, 2016 21:41:12 GMT -5
I'll take a VT-14 and an extra hopper please . Fun looking back at old ads , and old prices .
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Post by cabjunky on Dec 17, 2016 22:56:29 GMT -5
I just bought a barely used VT-12. At $300.00, I thought i got a steal, but based off of these prices I was just completly ripped-off. Next time I need to do some more research. LOL
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Post by jamesp on Dec 17, 2016 22:58:09 GMT -5
honey jar tumbler
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Post by wigglinrocks on Dec 17, 2016 23:50:56 GMT -5
honey jar tumbler That's what I need for small batches . Wonder what life expectancy of that barrel is .
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Post by jamesp on Dec 18, 2016 5:57:56 GMT -5
As long as you do not have slippage the glass may last a good while wigglinrocks. There was quite a few glass jar tumblers being sold back then.
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Dec 18, 2016 5:59:32 GMT -5
I just bought a barely used VT-12. At $300.00, I thought i got a steal, but based off of these prices I was just completly ripped-off. Next time I need to do some more research. LOL Congrats on your purchase. Guess a time machine would come in handy. Welcome to the forum.
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Post by gemfeller on Dec 18, 2016 13:36:16 GMT -5
Looking back, I think you folks should consider just what currency inflation has done to us. When the VT-12 was introduced, its price was just as far out of reach for most people as the $1,500 price tag for a new one is today. Just be thankful the old machines were built "hell for stout" as my Granddad used to say, and are still available now and then in used but very serviceable condition at currently affordable prices.
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Post by jamesp on Dec 18, 2016 13:52:37 GMT -5
Looking back, I think you folks should consider just what currency inflation has done to us. When the VT-12 was introduced, its price was just as far out of reach for most people as the $1,500 price tag for a new one is today. Just be thankful the old machines were built "hell for stout" as my Granddad used to say, and are still available now and then in used but very serviceable condition at currently affordable prices. 10 to 1 ratio over 50 years Mr. Rick. Curious if they were $750 at 25 years ago.
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Post by gemfeller on Dec 18, 2016 14:52:07 GMT -5
I don't know the cost 25 years ago jamesp. I'm too lazy today to look it up in my old LapJournals. But about the same time the VT-12 was introduced I bought my first house. It cost $ll,900 and I really struggled to make the mortgage payments which would look like petty cash today. Time - and the "hidden tax" of inflation - march on.
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Post by jamesp on Dec 18, 2016 15:11:54 GMT -5
I don't know the cost 25 years ago jamesp. I'm too lazy today to look it up in my old LapJournals. But about the same time the VT-12 was introduced I bought my first house. It cost $ll,900 and I really struggled to make the mortgage payments which would look like petty cash today. Time - and the "hidden tax" of inflation - march on. Loud and clear in this case. The $11,900 house may have increased 30 or 40 times.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2016 18:31:08 GMT -5
Home built in 1959 my folks paid $13,500. Last summer that home sold for $440,000
One owner!
Who, had she not died, would have been taxed on the 'capital gains'. Double tax. Devalued dollar and CG on the increase in price.... Omg
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Post by Rockoonz on Dec 18, 2016 23:35:00 GMT -5
I just bought an (another) estate. Lots of equipment, including a Viking tumbler, probably the VT8.Looks like all the parts are there, just needs assembly. 2 other vibes as well.
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Post by jamesp on Dec 19, 2016 6:22:04 GMT -5
I just bought an (another) estate. Lots of equipment, including a Viking tumbler, probably the VT8.Looks like all the parts are there, just needs assembly. 2 other vibes as well. Cool. You plan on firing up the Viking ? I wish they had a smaller motor in it for small hoppers. Motor designed for up to 35 pound hopper. Uses a good bit of power. It does well with two step, AO 80 for 2-3 days and then polish 1 day on Mohs 7 rocks. Borax.
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Post by jamesp on Dec 19, 2016 6:23:47 GMT -5
Home built in 1959 my folks paid $13,500. Last summer that home sold for $440,000 One owner! Who, had she not died, would have been taxed on the 'capital gains'. Double tax. Devalued dollar and CG on the increase in price.... Omg Lots of money made on California real estate. Probably the fastest appreciated real estate in the country.
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Post by Rockoonz on Dec 19, 2016 22:08:55 GMT -5
jamesp Somebody has attached the hardware to put a 45 lb thumler vibe plastic vibe container on it but the lids missing. The original containers are there as well, I figure returning it to original is best. I might try a batch or two, but most likely will sell it later in the spring when I try to recoup some of what I spent on the estate, and will no doubt spend at the two that are coming up soon.
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Post by jamesp on Dec 20, 2016 22:53:40 GMT -5
jamesp Somebody has attached the hardware to put a 45 lb thumler vibe plastic vibe container on it but the lids missing. The original containers are there as well, I figure returning it to original is best. I might try a batch or two, but most likely will sell it later in the spring when I try to recoup some of what I spent on the estate, and will no doubt spend at the two that are coming up soon. A round or donut shaped vibe container on a Viking base, hmmm. Gotta think about that one. Seems like the round bowls have an imbalance motor with shaft perpendicular to center of tub. The Viking runs parallel to tub. Viking containers square-ish.
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Post by spiceman on Dec 21, 2016 0:05:45 GMT -5
The big thing about the first approach is... Glass jars and rocks but work good together.
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Post by jamesp on Dec 21, 2016 0:13:20 GMT -5
The big thing about the first approach is... Glass jars and rocks but work good together. Rocks in glass, peculiar mix. Cheap and effective.
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