I'm Heading To California!

[Max C.]

Well, it's that time of the year again which means I'm going on vacation (this time, to California) Of course, being a fan collector, I'm definitely not going to miss the chance to pickup some cool stuff on the way.

I'll be checking local Craigslist postings as well as going to several Habitat ResStore's in the area. Below are some Craigslist fans that caught my attention...so far:

The first is this Robins & Myers era (?) Hunter Original. Apparently it's two speed. This is actually pretty close to where I'm staying, so I'll most likely be getting this (of course, assuming someone didn't already beat me to it):

losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/hsh/4451528004.html

Next is this beautiful Cream-finish (?) Casablanca Panama with a Fabian light kit! Personally I think $75.00 is a bit steep. Then again I've been a bit spoiled by Habitat and Kijiji when it comes to the cost of Casablanca's (I'd expect to pay $50.00 tops and that is if it has fully working Inteli-Touch):

losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/hsh/4473909190.html

Casablanca Delta II. Not nearly as much of a priority, but still worth noting none the less:

orangecounty.craigslist.org/for/4475339520.html

And possibly the very best out of all of them is this new in Golden Fan. What makes it particularly appealing is that's it's chrome which means I can actually install it somewhere permanently!

losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/mat/4461316672.html

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75 bucks for golden fan is little steep to me imo otherise nice

[Max C.]

May 22, 2014 17:55:23 GMT -5 @jjeerreemmyy said:

75 bucks for Golden Fan is little steep to me imo otherwise nice.

Thanks Jamie! I'll definitely see if I can negotiate on that.

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cool,hope it works out from seller,good luck on it and have fun on your trip.. also are you going to disney land?

[organistjx]

I like the Panama... especially that light kit...

[Max C.]

Great news everyone! I contacted the seller of the Original, and they just replied! Looks like I can get it by Monday

May 23, 2014 18:09:13 GMT -5 @jjeerreemmyy said:

Cool, hope it works out from seller, good luck on it and have fun on your trip.. Also are you going to Disney land?

Thanks Jamie. I'm not going to Disney Land this time though.

May 23, 2014 19:29:12 GMT -5 organistjx said:

I like the Panama... especially that light kit...

The Panama is amazing! I'm really hoping I can get it.

[organistjx]

May 23, 2014 19:56:17 GMT -5 Max C. said:

Great news everyone! I contacted the seller of the Original, and they just replied! Looks like I can get it by Monday

May 23, 2014 18:09:13 GMT -5 @jjeerreemmyy said:

Cool, hope it works out from seller, good luck on it and have fun on your trip.. Also are you going to Disney land?

Thanks Jamie. I'm not going to Disney Land this time though.

May 23, 2014 19:29:12 GMT -5 organistjx said:

I like the Panama... especially that light kit...

The Panama is amazing! I'm really hoping I can get it.

Fabian light kits are always amazing. (I should know, my favorite Casablanca was available with one) This one in particular I think is from the California Gold (probably the rarest of the rare Casablancas)...

[Max C.]

Well guys I just got the Original off of Craigslist, and she´s a beauty! Thankfully, it appears that about 80 to 90% of the oil that was in the fan was either drained out at some point, or consumed by the motor (which means no risk of leakage). The blades are in need of a good cleaning though, and will most likely require re-staining as well.