[Aquarussell]

A Duet;

http://cgi.ebay.com/...Q2em118Q2el1247

[Hereward]

Is that not slightly too high a price to ask?

Ian

[marien]

Hereward, on Apr 24 2009, 05:09 PM, said:

Is that not slightly too high a price to ask?

Ian

Same question to me. For my play I like to have more buttons on the left hand side. It is not a top model, but it may be in better shape than average ebay instruments.

Marien

[TomB-R]

Hereward, on Apr 24 2009, 04:09 PM, said:

Is that not slightly too high a price to ask?

Would that be nearer a dealer price rather than an Ebay auction starting price?

More generally, will the auction get up a head of steam from that starting point? Everyone dislikes reserves but if the initial price is too high potential buyers don't get the security of knowing that other people are interested at that sort of money. If you have to go too far out on a limb, the first bid may not happen. It's nice when making a first bid to think "well, I may be taking a bit of a risk, but I'd be pleased to get it for that."

This post has been edited by TomB-R: 24 April 2009 - 05:27 PM

[pete]

TomB-R, on Apr 24 2009, 11:02 PM, said:

Hereward, on Apr 24 2009, 04:09 PM, said:

Is that not slightly too high a price to ask?

Would that be nearer a dealer price rather than an Ebay auction starting price?

More generally, will the auction get up a head of steam from that starting point? Everyone dislikes reserves but if the initial price is too high potential buyers don't get the security of knowing that other people are interested at that sort of money. If you have to go too far out on a limb, the first bid may not happen. It's nice when making a first bid to think "well, I may be taking a bit of a risk, but I'd be pleased to get it for that."

I have no idea if it is a high price, but to be fair to the seller it is a 'buy it now' price with the option to make an offer, so it could sell for less. However, I always prefer auctions that start at a price that seems good value, especially when I'm not really sure what something is worth.

Pete

[wakasaobama]

His previous auction
http://www.concertin...?showtopic=6461

This post has been edited by wakasaobama: 24 April 2009 - 10:50 PM

[Hereward]

wakasaobama, on Apr 24 2009, 07:18 PM, said:

His previous auction
http://www.concertin...?showtopic=6461

Looks well dodgy,

Ian

[marien]

TomB-R, on Apr 24 2009, 05:02 PM, said:

Hereward, on Apr 24 2009, 04:09 PM, said:

Is that not slightly too high a price to ask?

Would that be nearer a dealer price rather than an Ebay auction starting price?

More generally, will the auction get up a head of steam from that starting point? Everyone dislikes reserves but if the initial price is too high potential buyers don't get the security of knowing that other people are interested at that sort of money. If you have to go too far out on a limb, the first bid may not happen. It's nice when making a first bid to think "well, I may be taking a bit of a risk, but I'd be pleased to get it for that."

In addition to Pete,

The auction is `another` ebay game. The `starting point` of 799 pounds is not a reserve, but it is a buy it now price. If you agree and buy it now then you will be the buyer instantly for 799. It is the maximum price the seller will get. If that is too much to you, you are free to place an individual lower bid and the seller has to accept or decline within a short period. These bids are private, other ebay members will not see how much you offered. So what withholds you to offer 1 UKP for it? or any reasonable price to your idea....

This post has been edited by marien: 26 April 2009 - 06:49 AM

[SteveP]

Looks a genuine enough sale to me, but the same instrument (No. 631) changed hands on ebay only a couple of months ago for £370 -

here

Looks as if it is moving around the dealers...

[Ivan Viehoff]

SteveP, on Apr 27 2009, 07:52 AM, said:

Looks a genuine enough sale to me, but the same instrument (No. 631) changed hands on ebay only a couple of months ago for £370

I don't know how you value a 35-button Crane (in excess of its spare part value), because I've never heard of anyone actively wanting one. A similar thing can be said about a 39-key Maccann. If I was an impecunious wannabe Crane learner, I think I'd be attracted by £370 for a 42 key, provided it was in fair playable condition.

[Christian Husmann]

Here´s one as well:

Lachenal Duet

Christian

[Hooves]

Hereward, on Apr 24 2009, 02:09 PM, said:

Is that not slightly too high a price to ask?

Ian

yep, unrealistic price - I paid that much for my 48 key, fully restored and tuned to concert pitch, at the height of the "I got have a duet craze"...

The only good thing is the exchaneg rate is low (I got a great deal on a Bodhran recently due to the flattened exchaneg rate dollars to GBP).

He should start that box at half that price, but, if I was sellign anythign, I would jack up the price too and see if anybody bit.

[HallelujahAl!]

Interesting all this because if you look back at a posting I made some time ago you'll see a very familiar Crane Duet - though it was in a very different condition.

Salvation Army Crane Duet

I restored it - including taking off all the paint and re-padded, re-valved it. Bellows rebind, French polished it, tune etc. And was sold on to the first dealer as part of a part exchange for what I considered a very reasonable sum indeed. But nowhere near what this guy is asking. Is it worth it? Frankly, and in my opinion, the short answer is no. It has neither the range nor the power for me. Nice for accompanying a voice - but two voices would drown it! Have a good look at my pics included in my original posting however, all the black paint was a real devil to get off! I certainly wouldn't pay half what he's asking, but you watch - someone will!
AL

This post has been edited by HallelujahAl!: 06 May 2009 - 12:40 PM

[drbones]

Hows about THIS JEFFRIES?

[Daniel Hersh]

That one is probably a scam, as I mentioned on another post.

drbones, on May 6 2009, 12:52 PM, said:

Hows about THIS JEFFRIES?

[Paul Read]

Daniel Hersh, on May 6 2009, 04:29 PM, said:

That one is probably a scam, as I mentioned on another post.

drbones, on May 6 2009, 12:52 PM, said:

Hows about THIS JEFFRIES?

Here it was:
http://cgi.ebay.co.u...em=220375675272

This post has been edited by Paul Read: 06 May 2009 - 04:13 PM

[drbones]

Daniel Hersh, on May 6 2009, 04:29 PM, said:

That one is probably a scam, as I mentioned on another post.

drbones, on May 6 2009, 12:52 PM, said:

Hows about THIS JEFFRIES?

Paul Read, on May 6 2009, 05:00 PM, said:

Daniel Hersh, on May 6 2009, 04:29 PM, said:

That one is probably a scam, as I mentioned on another post.

drbones, on May 6 2009, 12:52 PM, said:

Hows about THIS JEFFRIES?

Here it was:
http://cgi.ebay.co.u...em=220375675272

That's what I get fer wearin' a patch on both me eyes....Yarrrrr!

[Daniel Hersh]

I am quite disturbed to see that eBay allowed this auction to go through. I did report it several days ago as a probable fraud but apparently to no avail. If the buyer is reading this, watch out!

Daniel

Paul Read, on May 6 2009, 02:00 PM, said:

Daniel Hersh, on May 6 2009, 04:29 PM, said:

That one is probably a scam, as I mentioned on another post.

drbones, on May 6 2009, 12:52 PM, said:

Hows about THIS JEFFRIES?

Here it was:
http://cgi.ebay.co.u...em=220375675272