So, if you cats think that "8 Isn't Enough", then do I need to do the wait-2-months-each-time thing on ebay? Why not just slap 'em up one after the other? Also, does anyone ever actually say on an ebay posting that they have multiples, and the exact amount? That might actually get the last couple to go through the roof?
-Discuss.
Everybody twists numbers on ebay. Numbers of records pressed, value, whatever.
But you know, I've got to agree with yo-i-got-beats, if it's really in the upper category of rareness, it's unlikely a half dozen copies will throw the price out of whack.
Besides.... as soon as you put the second copy up on ebay in the same "mint" condition, people are going to talk.
I think the big problem is people might think you found more than 8, like if you found 100 and that (depending on what it is) doubles the population of this record on earth.
I wouldn't put them all on eBay. I might try eBay for a couple (ie, selling to the 2nd highest bidder), but letting fryersrecords know would bring some of the heavyweights knocking on your door if the record is indeed as in demand as you say. Also, you might want to set a price that is slightly below market. Say, if you sell your ebay one for $1500, you might sell the rest for $1000 flat. You'll get rid quickly.
yeah... because seriously record geeks will find out what it is eventually.....for example out of nowhere a Salt shows up on Ebay....then a few weeks later... same seller, another Salt ...you're in too deep my friend...these record dudes are like the C.I.A.
Wow. Now I'm bitch-movin'. RADD. Look, I'm just seeking advice. I have given good advice to fellow lil'-dudes on here. I am part of said S.S.BrainTrust. Once I make a decision on how to move these, and get all my ducks in a row, I will let yall in on the big secret. No offence to anybody. I'm trying to avoid being swamped with countless PMs, and protect my interests. I am NOT trying to string anyone along. Peace.
It is NOT Headless Heroes. It is NOT Marlena Shaw (cracked). It is NOT Wild Magnolias (scratched). It is NOT Thrust (sealed). Anyway, it's a 7". And yes, I too believe I am N2Deep.
It is NOT Headless Heroes. It is NOT Marlena Shaw (cracked). It is NOT Wild Magnolias (scratched). It is NOT Thrust (sealed). Anyway, it's a 7". And yes, I too believe I am N2Deep.
It is NOT Headless Heroes. It is NOT Marlena Shaw (cracked). It is NOT Wild Magnolias (scratched). It is NOT Thrust (sealed). Anyway, it's a 7". And yes, I too believe I am N2Deep.
Sure...but are you "Hung Up" about the whole thing?????
Reveal the record mate. It might create a frenzy whereby you get more money when the time comes to sell! Actually I doubt this would happen, but people are already talking big time.
But no, seriously, I reckon you made a mistake posting up here. I don't know what I would have done, maybe put one on Ebay and work off the emails you receive, sell them all privately without ever having to let the quantity be known. It might take weeks or months to figure out what happened. I can imagine it's a very hard situation though, because of the extremely sceptical nature of collectors and the calibre of the record in question.
Anyway, I still think you should let the record out of the bag. What harm can it do, now the whole record world knows something big is about to happen. Good luck with everything though, I hope it works out for you, and I'm really looking forward to hearing how this story pans out.
I agree with faux. People pay for the knowledge that they are one of the very few (i.e. under 10) that have a copy, so when they go to spin at a funk night they can be essentially guaranteed that they're the only one there with the record. Also, it completely depends on what the record is and what the going rate of the first copy is. Let's say it's something like the Hifidelics, which just sold for around $3,000. Yes, the dealer could easily get $1,000 a piece for the next five copies, but I seriously doubt (s)he'll be able to get $3,000 or even $2,500 for the next five because there just aren't that many collectors out there with that type of disposable income. This is especially true for funk 45 collectors who don't have a scene nearly as big as that of northern soul.
You mean to tell me you couldn't get Shadow, Wermingler, Keb, Chemist, Trouble & Egon et al to come out their pockets for a G on some shit they would be one of 6 people to have yet another grail (or even an upgrade)???? We're not even talking about like the Andy Smith's (with his recently advance for the Portishead record) and Aaron Fuchs' of the world who drop g's on a whim.
Sure, a G no problem. What if it's a $2500 dollar record, though? There are only a handful of funk 45s that have EVER been sold for that much. I can think of a dozen or more funk 45s that have sold for over a $1000, but $2500? That's a G more than the last copy of the Universouls went for, and like $900 more than the Little Eva ACETATE (and that song wasn't even released!!). 'Farm Song', 'Soul Heart Transplant', 'What Goes Around Comes Around', 'Hung Up', and 'Hifidelics Groove' are the only 45s I can think of off teh top of my head that have sold for that much ($2500) or more (though I'm sure there are more)...and Arthur Monday went for less than $2,000 last time it was up.
I don't know what I would have done, maybe put one on Ebay and work off the emails you receive, sell them all privately without ever having to let the quantity be known.
"rare" and "limited copies" go hand in hand. This exact scenario is one of the reasons I saw Julian's auctions losing some steam near the end. He had "rare" records, but he also had 10+ copies of them. People started to realize he had multiple copies so they waited for the next auction.
I actually found out about this thread via e-mail...lol. I wasn't even on SS and someone told me to peep it... The word is out...
It is NOT Headless Heroes. It is NOT Marlena Shaw (cracked). It is NOT Wild Magnolias (scratched). It is NOT Thrust (sealed). Anyway, it's a 7". And yes, I too believe I am N2Deep.
Aha! There's a hint in that last line.
But I hate to be the one to tell you that it goes for less than you think, at least on 12":
It is NOT Headless Heroes. It is NOT Marlena Shaw (cracked). It is NOT Wild Magnolias (scratched). It is NOT Thrust (sealed). Anyway, it's a 7". And yes, I too believe I am N2Deep.
Aha! There's a hint in that last line.
But I hate to be the one to tell you that it goes for less than you think, at least on 12":
Sure, a G no problem. What if it's a $2500 dollar record, though? There are only a hand full of funk 45s that have EVER been sold for that much. I can think of a dozen or more funk 45s that have sold for over a $1000, but $2500? That's a G more than the last copy of the Universouls went for, and like $900 more than the Little Eva ACETATE (and that song wasn't even released!!). 'Farm Song', 'Soul Heart Transplant', 'What Goes Around Comes Around', 'Hung Up', and 'Hifidelics Groove' are the only 45s I can think of off teh top of my head that have sold for that much ($2500) or more (though I'm sure there are more)...and Arthur Monday went for less than $2,000 last time it was up.
I guess I'm thinking it's in the 1-2,000 area cuz if it were worth more than that there wouldn't be this "concern" on how to react, cuz we all know if it were the Arthur or any of the above records, he could go to Gerald and get $7,500 today EASY instead his poi dog pondering.
I guess I'm thinking it's in the 1-2,000 area cuz if it were worth more than that there wouldn't be this "concern" on how to react, cuz we all know if it were the Arthur or any of the above records, he could go to Gerald and get $7,500 today EASY instead his poi dog pondering.
you're probably right about that. I suppose it comes down to a matter of convenience vs. patience.
I guess I'm thinking it's in the 1-2,000 area cuz if it were worth more than that there wouldn't be this "concern" on how to react, cuz we all know if it were the Arthur or any of the above records, he could go to Gerald and get $7,500 today EASY instead his poi dog pondering.
you're probably right about that. I suppose it comes down to a matter of convenience vs. patience.
... and tradionally cats in this realm are not patient.
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Everybody twists numbers on ebay. Numbers of records pressed, value, whatever.
But you know, I've got to agree with yo-i-got-beats, if it's really in the upper category of rareness, it's unlikely a half dozen copies will throw the price out of whack.
Besides.... as soon as you put the second copy up on ebay in the same "mint" condition, people are going to talk.
I think the big problem is people might think you found more than 8, like if you found 100 and that (depending on what it is) doubles the population of this record on earth.
tell us the title!
J****l, please answer the door in about 5 minutes. We just want to talk.
Now I'm bitch-movin'.
RADD.
Look, I'm just seeking advice.
I have given good advice to fellow lil'-dudes on here.
I am part of said S.S.BrainTrust.
Once I make a decision on how to move these, and
get all my ducks in a row, I will let yall in on
the big secret.
No offence to anybody.
I'm trying to avoid being swamped with countless PMs,
and protect my interests.
I am NOT trying to string anyone along.
Peace.
PLAESE TO BE SPILLING THE BEANS......
"but sir ..i swear... I ONLY KEPT TWO!!!....i sold the others"
(got him!!!)
It is NOT Marlena Shaw (cracked).
It is NOT Wild Magnolias (scratched).
It is NOT Thrust (sealed).
Anyway, it's a 7".
And yes, I too believe I am N2Deep.
'mardi gras' without the bells on 45?
well...as they say
Sure...but are you "Hung Up" about the whole thing?????
My cable modem had better catch fire when a jpg is posted.
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Why is he an herb, Mack? He's the one with the multiple records.
But no, seriously, I reckon you made a mistake posting up here. I don't know what I would have done, maybe put one on Ebay and work off the emails you receive, sell them all privately without ever having to let the quantity be known. It might take weeks or months to figure out what happened. I can imagine it's a very hard situation though, because of the extremely sceptical nature of collectors and the calibre of the record in question.
Anyway, I still think you should let the record out of the bag. What harm can it do, now the whole record world knows something big is about to happen. Good luck with everything though, I hope it works out for you, and I'm really looking forward to hearing how this story pans out.
Sure, a G no problem. What if it's a $2500 dollar record, though? There are only a handful of funk 45s that have EVER been sold for that much. I can think of a dozen or more funk 45s that have sold for over a $1000, but $2500? That's a G more than the last copy of the Universouls went for, and like $900 more than the Little Eva ACETATE (and that song wasn't even released!!). 'Farm Song', 'Soul Heart Transplant', 'What Goes Around Comes Around', 'Hung Up', and 'Hifidelics Groove' are the only 45s I can think of off teh top of my head that have sold for that much ($2500) or more (though I'm sure there are more)...and Arthur Monday went for less than $2,000 last time it was up.
"rare" and "limited copies" go hand in hand. This exact scenario is one of the reasons I saw Julian's auctions losing some steam near the end. He had "rare" records, but he also had 10+ copies of them. People started to realize he had multiple copies so they waited for the next auction.
I actually found out about this thread via e-mail...lol. I wasn't even on SS and someone told me to peep it... The word is out...
Anyhow, good luck man. I hope you bank...
Aha! There's a hint in that last line.
But I hate to be the one to tell you that it goes for less than you think, at least on 12":
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4715669933&ssPageName=MERC_VIC_RSCC_Pr4_PcY_BID_Stores
dude, there's 6 days left on that!
I guess I'm thinking it's in the 1-2,000 area cuz if it were worth more than that there wouldn't be this "concern" on how to react, cuz we all know if it were the Arthur or any of the above records, he could go to Gerald and get $7,500 today EASY instead his poi dog pondering.
I believe the silent H is pronounced when using "herb" derogatorily...
you're probably right about that. I suppose it comes down to a matter of convenience vs. patience.
Can I get in my first and last AYO?
That'll be it from me.
... and tradionally cats in this realm are not patient.