Presto
Issue: 1924 1976 - Page 28
PRESTO
26
June 7, 1924.
STORE FOR SALE.
FOR SALE—One of the best music stores in the West,
carrying tne best line of pianos, phonographs and
small goods manufactured. A complete music store,
and an opportunity. Address "West," Box 14, PRES-
TO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
SALESMEN'S OPPORTUNITY.
A well established retail piano house wants
several good inside salesmen who have suf-
ficient confidence in their own abilities to
make small investment in stock of the com-
pany—more for sake of permanency than
anything else. The first essential is sales-
manship, and the investment rests with the
ambition and capacity of the applicants.
Address "Capacity," Box 9, PRESTO Of-
fice, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
BUSINESS CHANCE.
An old music house in a fine city in Illinois is for sale at
a nominal price. The stock is much reduced and
some young man or some one who has a little money
and vision to locate and get to work can have the
best opportunity to be found anywhere. Address
"Vision," Box 5, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St.,
Chicago.
MANUFACTURER'S OPPORTUNITY.
A retiring manufacturer will sell name, scales and a con-
siderable amount of finished and unfinished materials
at "bargain" price. The piano name is one of the
oldest and most famous and well worth many times
more than what is asked for the entire sale. Address
"Name," Box 4, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St.,
Chicago.
OPPORTUNITY.
FOR SALE—Piano and small, good stock at a sacrifice
to settle the estate of the late H. E. Giles, formerly
of the firm of Giles Brothers. Rare opportunity for
some one with small capital to take over a going
business; own building; rent reasonable; established
1883. Address J. E. Giles, Executor, care Giles Broth-
ers, Quincy, III.
SUPERINTENDENT DESIRES CHANGE.
Practical all-around piano and player-piano factory su-
perintendent who is associated with large output and
production. Responsible for many practical ideas in
piano and present player-piano construction. Au-
thority on tone and action. Interview by appoint-
ment. Address "Authority," Box 7, PRESTO Office,
417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
TO MANUFACTURERS.
FOR SALE.
A PIANO BARGAIN.
One of the most widely known and successful wholesalers
Hundred good Organs. All with Mirrors and high
FOR SALE—Shaded oak upright piano. Good condition.
in the piano industry is open for a change. He can One tops.
All
In
playing
condition
ready
to
sell.
Nace's
Price,
to
any
dealer, reasonable. Phone Kedzie 9503,
sell as many pianos as the largest factory can pro-
Music Stores, Inc., Hanover, Pa.
or address "A. F.," care PRESTO, 417 S. Dearborn
duce, and has customers in every state of the union.
Will undertake to market the output of manufacturer,
St., Chicago.
or will sell on commission basis, or will travel on
OPPORTUNITY FOR SALESMAN.
commission with drawing account; or will consider
We have an opening for an ambitious, conscientious,
CAPITAL OR PARTNER.
salary, which must be adequate to long experience
hard working, go-getter salesman; one that is now
and recognized selling abilities. Address "Exclusive,"
industry with fine piano factory and equip-
holding a position where advancement is uncertain. An established
Box 6, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
ment
is
desirous
of finding a responsible man with
We have a proposition here that is permanent, with
some capital to invest in going business either as
bright future and rapid advancement to man that
partner
or
secured
loan. Address "Business," Box 7,
qualifies. We have four outside stores and are con-
PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
SALESMAN WANTED.
templating opening others in the near future, the
WANTED—Floor salesman, piano department. Salary
managers of same to be picked from our sales force.
and commission. Must have best of references and a
If you are sincere and mean business, address Peyton
record of sales behind him. Communicate direct to
I. Harding, Manager, Kelley & Cowles, Inc., 98 Pratt
H. S. Hutchlnson, Manager, Fitzgerald Music Co., 333
St., Hartford, Conn.
Pine Ave., Long Beach, Calif.
WAYS TO PHONOGRAPH SALES
CASH IN ON RADIO DEPARTMENT.
Successful executive salesman with working knowledge
USED PIANO BARGAINS.
of
radio
desires to connect with established music
Two carloads of upright pianos which have not yet
dealer starting Sept. 1st this year. Capable of profit-
passed through our repair shop, offered at rock-bot-
ably
managing
a radio department. Correspondence
tom prices to dealers. Prices range from $25 to $50,
solicited. References exchanged. Confidential. Ad-
all woods included. Special price for carload lots.
dress
"Radio,"
877
Jane St., Shreveport, La.
Address reply to " H . G. R.," % Cable Piano Co.,
Chicago.
PLAYER ACTION PRODUCTION MAN WANTED.
Large and successful piano manufacturing corporation
SALESMAN WANTED.
wants man capable of establishing and operatlnq
Manufacturer with Denver representation wishes to add
player action department. Must be experienced and
capable man to sales force there. Give age and ex-
capable. Permanent, good connection for right man.
perience. Applications treated in confidence. Reply
All replies confidential. Address "Capable," Box 3,
"E. F. G.," care PRESTO, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chi-
PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
cago.
THE KOHLER INDUSTRIES
of NEW YORK
AFFILIATED
COMPANIES
'anufactoring for the trade
Upright and Grand Pianos
Player Pianos
Reproducing Pianos
Auto De Luxe Player Actions
Standard Player Adions
Art De Luxe Reproducing Actions
Parts and Accessories
Wholesale Chicago Office and Service
Becker Bros.
Manufacturer* of
Departments
KOHLER INDUSTRIES
San Francisco Office
462 Thelan building
They Are Many and Different in Their Potency to
Effect Highly Desirable End.
The means for increasing sales in talking machines
are similar to those available for improving sales in
any other lines of musical merchandise. But thanks
to the special aids provided by manufacturers of
talking machines for their dealers, the opportunities
for the talking machine seems greater. The efforts
for the records are also efforts for the machines and
the results in talking machine sales of any house are
dependent on the intensity of the work in record
selling.
As a standing, all the year 'round bit of advice,
dealers are advised to circularize continuously. The
town-wide canvass in which the telephone and tele-
phone directory are used to good advantage is recom-
mended for its effectiveness. But in any kind of
canvass of a territory the dealer should use discrim-
ination in selecting the prospects. In the indiscrim-
inate use of literature and time is the possibility of
wasted efforts.
A good way to find buyers of new machines is to
find the owner of old models and go after them with
the same energy expended on people without ma-
chines. There are a variety of ways to compile a list
of old model owners. Inquiry from new purchasers
usually results in additions to the prospect list. The
buyers of records provide the salesman or sales-
woman with the means of much promising informa-
tion for the salesmen in the talking machine depart-
ment. The piano tuner and the repairman can locate
the old models and perhaps drop preliminary sugges-
tions leading to consideration of a new talking ma-
chine. But the ways are many and the means unend-
ing for the enthusiastic dealer with talking machines
to sell.
1222 KIMBALL B U I L D I N G
CHICAGO
HIGH GRADE PIANOS
and PLAYER PIANOS
Factory and Warerooms
767-769 Tenth Avenue, New York
STARR PIANOS
STARR PHONOGRAPHS
GENNETT RECORDS
(Represent the Hic/hestoAttainnunt in cMiisical
(Worth
We STARR PIANO COMPANY
Established 1872
Richmond. Indiana
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26
June 7, 1924.
STORE FOR SALE.
FOR SALE—One of the best music stores in the West,
carrying tne best line of pianos, phonographs and
small goods manufactured. A complete music store,
and an opportunity. Address "West," Box 14, PRES-
TO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
SALESMEN'S OPPORTUNITY.
A well established retail piano house wants
several good inside salesmen who have suf-
ficient confidence in their own abilities to
make small investment in stock of the com-
pany—more for sake of permanency than
anything else. The first essential is sales-
manship, and the investment rests with the
ambition and capacity of the applicants.
Address "Capacity," Box 9, PRESTO Of-
fice, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
BUSINESS CHANCE.
An old music house in a fine city in Illinois is for sale at
a nominal price. The stock is much reduced and
some young man or some one who has a little money
and vision to locate and get to work can have the
best opportunity to be found anywhere. Address
"Vision," Box 5, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St.,
Chicago.
MANUFACTURER'S OPPORTUNITY.
A retiring manufacturer will sell name, scales and a con-
siderable amount of finished and unfinished materials
at "bargain" price. The piano name is one of the
oldest and most famous and well worth many times
more than what is asked for the entire sale. Address
"Name," Box 4, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St.,
Chicago.
OPPORTUNITY.
FOR SALE—Piano and small, good stock at a sacrifice
to settle the estate of the late H. E. Giles, formerly
of the firm of Giles Brothers. Rare opportunity for
some one with small capital to take over a going
business; own building; rent reasonable; established
1883. Address J. E. Giles, Executor, care Giles Broth-
ers, Quincy, III.
SUPERINTENDENT DESIRES CHANGE.
Practical all-around piano and player-piano factory su-
perintendent who is associated with large output and
production. Responsible for many practical ideas in
piano and present player-piano construction. Au-
thority on tone and action. Interview by appoint-
ment. Address "Authority," Box 7, PRESTO Office,
417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
TO MANUFACTURERS.
FOR SALE.
A PIANO BARGAIN.
One of the most widely known and successful wholesalers
Hundred good Organs. All with Mirrors and high
FOR SALE—Shaded oak upright piano. Good condition.
in the piano industry is open for a change. He can One tops.
All
In
playing
condition
ready
to
sell.
Nace's
Price,
to
any
dealer, reasonable. Phone Kedzie 9503,
sell as many pianos as the largest factory can pro-
Music Stores, Inc., Hanover, Pa.
or address "A. F.," care PRESTO, 417 S. Dearborn
duce, and has customers in every state of the union.
Will undertake to market the output of manufacturer,
St., Chicago.
or will sell on commission basis, or will travel on
OPPORTUNITY FOR SALESMAN.
commission with drawing account; or will consider
We have an opening for an ambitious, conscientious,
CAPITAL OR PARTNER.
salary, which must be adequate to long experience
hard working, go-getter salesman; one that is now
and recognized selling abilities. Address "Exclusive,"
industry with fine piano factory and equip-
holding a position where advancement is uncertain. An established
Box 6, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
ment
is
desirous
of finding a responsible man with
We have a proposition here that is permanent, with
some capital to invest in going business either as
bright future and rapid advancement to man that
partner
or
secured
loan. Address "Business," Box 7,
qualifies. We have four outside stores and are con-
PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
SALESMAN WANTED.
templating opening others in the near future, the
WANTED—Floor salesman, piano department. Salary
managers of same to be picked from our sales force.
and commission. Must have best of references and a
If you are sincere and mean business, address Peyton
record of sales behind him. Communicate direct to
I. Harding, Manager, Kelley & Cowles, Inc., 98 Pratt
H. S. Hutchlnson, Manager, Fitzgerald Music Co., 333
St., Hartford, Conn.
Pine Ave., Long Beach, Calif.
WAYS TO PHONOGRAPH SALES
CASH IN ON RADIO DEPARTMENT.
Successful executive salesman with working knowledge
USED PIANO BARGAINS.
of
radio
desires to connect with established music
Two carloads of upright pianos which have not yet
dealer starting Sept. 1st this year. Capable of profit-
passed through our repair shop, offered at rock-bot-
ably
managing
a radio department. Correspondence
tom prices to dealers. Prices range from $25 to $50,
solicited. References exchanged. Confidential. Ad-
all woods included. Special price for carload lots.
dress
"Radio,"
877
Jane St., Shreveport, La.
Address reply to " H . G. R.," % Cable Piano Co.,
Chicago.
PLAYER ACTION PRODUCTION MAN WANTED.
Large and successful piano manufacturing corporation
SALESMAN WANTED.
wants man capable of establishing and operatlnq
Manufacturer with Denver representation wishes to add
player action department. Must be experienced and
capable man to sales force there. Give age and ex-
capable. Permanent, good connection for right man.
perience. Applications treated in confidence. Reply
All replies confidential. Address "Capable," Box 3,
"E. F. G.," care PRESTO, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chi-
PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
cago.
THE KOHLER INDUSTRIES
of NEW YORK
AFFILIATED
COMPANIES
'anufactoring for the trade
Upright and Grand Pianos
Player Pianos
Reproducing Pianos
Auto De Luxe Player Actions
Standard Player Adions
Art De Luxe Reproducing Actions
Parts and Accessories
Wholesale Chicago Office and Service
Becker Bros.
Manufacturer* of
Departments
KOHLER INDUSTRIES
San Francisco Office
462 Thelan building
They Are Many and Different in Their Potency to
Effect Highly Desirable End.
The means for increasing sales in talking machines
are similar to those available for improving sales in
any other lines of musical merchandise. But thanks
to the special aids provided by manufacturers of
talking machines for their dealers, the opportunities
for the talking machine seems greater. The efforts
for the records are also efforts for the machines and
the results in talking machine sales of any house are
dependent on the intensity of the work in record
selling.
As a standing, all the year 'round bit of advice,
dealers are advised to circularize continuously. The
town-wide canvass in which the telephone and tele-
phone directory are used to good advantage is recom-
mended for its effectiveness. But in any kind of
canvass of a territory the dealer should use discrim-
ination in selecting the prospects. In the indiscrim-
inate use of literature and time is the possibility of
wasted efforts.
A good way to find buyers of new machines is to
find the owner of old models and go after them with
the same energy expended on people without ma-
chines. There are a variety of ways to compile a list
of old model owners. Inquiry from new purchasers
usually results in additions to the prospect list. The
buyers of records provide the salesman or sales-
woman with the means of much promising informa-
tion for the salesmen in the talking machine depart-
ment. The piano tuner and the repairman can locate
the old models and perhaps drop preliminary sugges-
tions leading to consideration of a new talking ma-
chine. But the ways are many and the means unend-
ing for the enthusiastic dealer with talking machines
to sell.
1222 KIMBALL B U I L D I N G
CHICAGO
HIGH GRADE PIANOS
and PLAYER PIANOS
Factory and Warerooms
767-769 Tenth Avenue, New York
STARR PIANOS
STARR PHONOGRAPHS
GENNETT RECORDS
(Represent the Hic/hestoAttainnunt in cMiisical
(Worth
We STARR PIANO COMPANY
Established 1872
Richmond. Indiana
Enhanced content © 2008-2009 and presented by MBSI - The Musical Box Society International (www.mbsi.org) and the International Arcade Museum (www.arcade-museum.com).
All Rights Reserved. Digitized from the archives of the MBSI with support from NAMM - The International Music Products Association (www.namm.org).
Additional enhancement, optimization, and distribution by the International Arcade Museum. An extensive collection of Presto can be found online at http://www.arcade-museum.com/library/
Future scanning projects are planned by the International Arcade Museum Library (IAML).