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Much appreciated Malcolm. Will be in touch. John

Much appreciate your responses. I am not surprised. Memory plays tricks on me (sometimes). I am sure I saw it on a retail advertisement quite a while ago. My memory tells me I was not impressed then, and now.. Just ridiculous the asking prices by some very optimistic persons who know nothing about their offering. Cheers hoping everyone enjoys a great year. John

In Australia, I am looking at a two row Ebor concertina with metal bellows straps for sale very limited information on Gumtree Australia. Looks to be a budget model. I think I may have seen one some years ago. Appreciate guidance. Best wishes to all. John

Thanks, appreciate that. Merry Xmas.

There are some attractive Lachenal G/C 20 button on offer internationally on Concertina.net, but here in Oz our exchange rate and the cost of international shipping (and sometimes other country's CITES requirements relative to endangered species) makes it difficult. I am hoping someone on this forum residing in in Australia might have one which they might wish to sell. I think that is a much better option (Beauty! Bonza) for me, rather than trying to find one in the local Gumtree, Trading Post and other online venues. I never cease to be amazed with the number of on offer, described as being in perfect working order, in tune etc. etc.; "rare and valuable" when it soon becomes obvious that is not the case and the vendor just does not have a clue! I live on the Gold Coast, retired. Just love well made squeeze boxes of all configurations. I have no problem sending and receiving parcels, relying on safe handling and delivery by Australia Post. Hoping to hear from another Aussie. I am fair dinkum. ---Merry Xmas to all, regardless of where you are. I do enjoy and value the friendliness and sharing of players.

Thank you Daria, certainly would be peace of mind buying from B.B. A friend of mine down here just loves her Morse. I am sure you will too. Enjoy.

I have found one closer to home. Best wishes to all. Enjoy reading the postings on Concertina.net. Great stuff. Cheers John

Hi David, your Stagi sould like what I am looking for a simple G/D just to get the feel of playing in those keys. Is yours still availabl? If not ( widening the net) is there anyone on the forum who could suggest one for me? I understand the quality/limitations just curious.

Sorry text incomplete, meant "if it is still available" John

G'Day. I am looking for a cheapie, and if it is can you let me know cost including preferred payment (Paypal?), shipping to Ashmore Queensland PC 4214 Australia? Please reply to johndunn3@optusnet.com.au Many thanks... John