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MAX PLY · 01-17-2013, 01:57 PM

Actually my first Ektelon was a D which I got used from a sporting goods shop that was closing--and that was in the mid-70s. My first H was in the mid 80s--85 or 86 I believe.

I am not sure that vintage machines have much value as collectibles but maybe a Serrano (or one from the article I note below) might be an interesting conversation piece in a study with an antique racquet mounted in it. But you need both the room and an understanding spouse.

You might want to check out this article:

http://tennishistory.com.au/2008/07/stringing-machines/

01-17-2013, 01:57 PM	#7
MAX PLY Professional Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,343	Actually my first Ektelon was a D which I got used from a sporting goods shop that was closing--and that was in the mid-70s. My first H was in the mid 80s--85 or 86 I believe. I am not sure that vintage machines have much value as collectibles but maybe a Serrano (or one from the article I note below) might be an interesting conversation piece in a study with an antique racquet mounted in it. But you need both the room and an understanding spouse. You might want to check out this article: http://tennishistory.com.au/2008/07/stringing-machines/ Last edited by MAX PLY : 01-17-2013 at 02:00 PM.