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CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES ADDRESS BIDDERS ONLY. TO BUYERS WHO USE ADDRESSES THAT ARE NOT THEIR OWN, OR BID FROM OUTSIDE THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES AND/OR USE A UNITED STATES SHIPPING COMPANY...ONCE DELIVERY CONFIRMATION IS CONFIRMED IN THE UNITED STATES BY THE USPS, FEDEX, ETC., THE SELLER HAS NO FURTHER RESPONSIBILITY AND/OR RELATIONSHIP TO THE PURCHASED ITEM(S). SELLER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING AFTER THE DATE OF THE DELIVERY CONFIRMATION IN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES. IF THE ABOVE DOES NOT APPLY TO YOU, WE SINCERELY APPRECIATE AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND CONSIDERATION. PLEASE SEE TERMS (CONT.) BELOW. For auction is an early, original and very hard to find Western Electric model 103-A Reproducer tone arm; similar to the Western Electric 4A/!A, but this piece has an original two tone black crinkle/flat black painted finish with its intact, all original WESTERN ELECTRIC 103-A label present as shown in picture two above. Item is from a smoke free home. Please see all pictures as they are an integral part of this description. Please utilize ZOOM for any extra assistance viewing pictures. Item is in excellent, clean overall condition considering its age, and item does show some wear/age. Please, again, review all twenty four clear pictures as they are an important part of this description. Item is free from any loose particles inside/outside its original housing, head and/or arm. Item was found with all original Western Electric factory cloth wiring and its three original factory wired leads still present and intact as also shown in multiple pictures. As previously mentioned, please review picture two to see the seldom seen, also all original Western Electric model 103-A label on this items back end. The original label is intact and quite legible considering the age of this item. Please also note the also seldom seen original two tone painted finish one this arm; there is both Western Electric factory black crinkle painted finish as well as the more common Western Electric flat black painted finish. This two tone painted finish certainly adds to the uniqueness of this piece; there are not too many showing up these days with this combination... specifically a true original Western Electric model 103-A labeled tone arm. Although similar to the Western Electric 4A/1A combination head/tone arm, this is a different model and far less easier to find. Among other clear pictures, please review pictures four through six to note the original Western Electric factory markings found throughout this piece. None of the original parts have been opened up, all has been left exactly as found. The eight sided or octagon base is also finished in the original Western Electric black crinkle finish and does rotate both ways smoothly with ease. Picture nine provides some details surrounding the measurement(s) of this item, as to get an idea that this piece again is not the WE 4A/1A type tone arm... it appears to have a little more length to it when comparing the two. There are not many reference points as to the production numbers of this particular Western Electric model 103-A tone arm, which as much as it hinders any productive research... it also is a tell tale sign of its rarity and uniqueness. Whether adding this piece to your period Western Electric broadcast station, your 1920s era based Western Electric sound room and/or post silent film Western Electric audio collection... this is one tone arm that surely does not show up very often, if too much at all outside of private collections these days. As with all vintage electronics, a qualified person and/or technician should go through this item before continuous use. Only the vintage and original, very hard to find Western Electric model 103-A Reproducer tone arm portrayed in the pictures is included in this auction. Item is not stated as brand new & sealed in condition. There are no returns/warranty on used and/or vintage electronics. Please see all pictures and utilize ZOOM for more details. Please feel free to ask questions if needed. Item being sold as is for parts/repair to continental United States buyers only. PAYMENT IS DUE IMMEDIATELY WITH EBAY BUY IT NOW. There are no returns, please view all pictures as they are part of the description. Tracking information will be included upon shipment. ALL NYS RESIDENTS MUST PAY SALES TAX. Thank you for your interest and time. PLEASE NOTE, ITEM WILL BE SHIPPED VIA USPS MAIL IN A MEDIUM FLAT RATE BOX. USPS SIGNATURE CONFIRMATION MAY BE OBTAINED. ITEM WILL BE PACKAGED CAREFULLY WITH TIME AND EFFORT FOR SECURE TRANSIT. SHIPPING BOX WILL BE MARKED DO NOT BEND & FRAGILE. PLEASE ALSO NOTE, AS PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED, PAYMENT IS DUE IMMEDIATELY WITH EBAY BUY IT NOW AND THERE ARE NO RETURNS. SELLER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INSURANCE CLAIMS THROUGH THE SHIPPING CARRIER. THANK YOU. SHIPPING PRICE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE PER THE WINNING BIDDERS CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES ADDRESS. THANK YOU, AGAIN.
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