The talking machine world (Jan-June 1919)

May 15, 1919 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD 77 DOEHLER DIE-CASTINGS are produced by the leading and largest concern of its kind in the world; by an organization whose sole and undivided efforts are devoted to the manufacture of Die-Castings exclusively. Doehler Die-Castings are produced from virgin metals of our own alloying and as a result of formulas especially developed for their use, all talking machine parts of our manufacture are readily plated in Nickel or Gold in a most satisfactory manner by the usual electroplating methods. Our resources and facilities enable us to ofifer to die-casting users the advantage of a Quality Product, an unfailing Service at an attractive Price. BROOKLYN. N.Y. NEWARK. N.J. TOLEDO. OHIO. BOSTON 723 Oliver Building SALES OFFICES DETROIT CLEVELAND 914 Ford Building 10902 Lima Avenue CHICAGO 4414 N. Campbell Avenue DEALERS IN ST. LOUIS ADOPT MINIMUM SALES TERMS Important Matters Discussed at Recent Meeting of Tri-State Victor Dealers' Association — Schedule of Terms on Which Machines Are to Be Sold — Details of Service Charges St. Louis, Mo., May 5— All members of the TriState Victor Dealers' Association received during the past week copies of the terms and regulations adopted at the last meeting of the association. The following are the minimum terms on which talking machines will hereafter be sold by the members: Schedule of Terms Machines up to $35, $5 d own, $4 monthly. Machines up to $60, $10 down, $5 monthly. Machines up to $100, $12 down, $7 monthly. Machines up to $125, $15 down, $8 monthly. Machines up to $175, $20 down, $10 monthly. Machines up to $225, $30 down, $12 monthly. Machines up to $275, $35 down, $15 monthly. Machines up to $350, $50 down, $25 monthly. All contracts to bear interest at the rate of 6 per cent, per annum from date of purchase unless paid in full within ninety days from date of purchase. The Following Allowances to Be Made •No allowances whatever to be made on old style horn machines and obsolete types of talking machines, or square pianos, organs, piano players and music boxes. On ebony upright pianos, old style fret work panel pianos, an allowance not to exceed 10 per cent, of the sale price of the talking machine to be allowed. On modern type pianos and 65-note player pianos, an allowance not to exceed 20 per cent, of the sale price of the talking machine to be allowed. On 88-note player-pianos, an allowance not to exceed 30 per cent, of the sale price of the talking machine to be allowed. All of the above allowances to be taken out in records and not to apply against the purchase price of the talking machine. On talking machines of makes not handled by the dealer making the trade, and said machine is of modern type listed in the current catalog, an allowance is to be made not to exceed 50 per cent, of its original value. Whenever a smaller talking machine originally sold by dealer is to be taken in exchange by same dealer on a larger talking machine, full value will be allowed if exchange is made within sixty days from original purchase date. After sixty days they will be accepted with the reduction of a rental charge of 2 per cent, per month from date of purchase, and cartage to and from customer's home. The following uniform charge schedule has been adopted: Service Charges The following are labor charges covering any place that can be reached with a six-cent street carfare. Additional charges for cmt-of-town services. Guarantee and Service Covers replacing of all factory defective and broken parts and adjustments for six months free of charge. Complaints on case or finish of same must be made within three days from date of delivery or it will be assumed that everything is perfect. Accessories covered under maker's guarantee only. Repair Charges (at i Customer's House) Minimum charges for trip of repair man for any kind of work, $1.50, covering up to one hour, in customer's house. Time over one hour,' $1.25 per hour (thirty-five cents per quarter-hour). Where Motor Is Brought Into Shop and Returned TO Us Clean motor, graphite springs, oil and , regulate, one and two-spring motors, $3.50; three and four-spring motors, $4.00 (any type of hand-wound motor). Shop Charges (Where Motor Is Brought In and Taken Away by Customer) Clean motor, graphite springs, oil and regulate, one and two-spring motors, $1.50; three and four-spring motors, $2.00. All other work done in the shop at the rate of $1.25 per hour. Material Broken parts supplied at catalog prices. The members have been supplied with tags and one is to be attachecj to every machine sold. President Val Reis has received numerous letters from dealers expressing their satisfaction with the terms and regulations and service charges and promising to adhere to them in all cases because they believe it is good business to do so. The Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. is so well pleased with them that it is going to reprint the terms and regulations and supply them to all its dealers, with instructions to adhere to them. WESTERN VENEER PRODUCTS CO. 3900 CHOUTEAU AVENUE, ST. LOUIS, MO. Largest Manufacturers of 3-ply Waterproof Veneer Phonograph Shipping Cases Ask for Prices and Samples TO OCCUPY LARGER QUARTERS New quarters will be occupied about July 1 by the Glen Bros. -Roberts Piano Co., of Salt Lake City, Utah. A lease has been taken on the street floor and basement of the Bamberger Building, at 161 South Main street, and commodious demonstration rooms for the Edison, Victor and Colurribia will be provided for the convenience of customers. ' DIAMOND POINTS and SAPPHIRES In Any CJyantity LUCKY 13 PHONOGRAPH CO. 46 East 12th Street, New York