Concertinas Wanted

[AngusMcCoatup]

I have just noticed a classified ad in the Dalesman magazine -

"Concertinas - urgently wanted by Britain's top specialist. Up to £2000 paid for the best instruments".

Is this a good offer?

 

[bill_mchale]

I have just noticed a classified ad in the Dalesman magazine -

"Concertinas - urgently wanted by Britain's top specialist. Up to £2000 paid for the best instruments".

Is this a good offer?

 

 

Well it really will depend on what sort of concertinas they are looking for. If they are only willing to pay £2000 for a Jefferies or Wheatstone Anglo in good condition when new Wheatstone Anglos are going for well over £3000, well I don't think it is that good of a deal. The best vintage instruments often demand a premium on the open market because they are available now, not in 2-4 years. If on the other hand they are English Concertinas, there is a smaller market for those and the price might be reasonable.

 

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Bill

[Daniel Hersh]

I took a look at the ad (on this page) and it appears to be from Chris Algar of Barleycorn Concertinas who is indeed Britain's (and probably the world's) top specialist in used English-made concertinas. Those who have bought from him generally report very positive experiences. I don't know anyone who has sold to him, though.

 

I have just noticed a classified ad in the Dalesman magazine -

"Concertinas - urgently wanted by Britain's top specialist. Up to £2000 paid for the best instruments".

Is this a good offer?

Well it really will depend on what sort of concertinas they are looking for. If they are only willing to pay £2000 for a Jefferies or Wheatstone Anglo in good condition when new Wheatstone Anglos are going for well over £3000, well I don't think it is that good of a deal. The best vintage instruments often demand a premium on the open market because they are available now, not in 2-4 years. If on the other hand they are English Concertinas, there is a smaller market for those and the price might be reasonable.

 

Bill

[edited to repair link] Edited June 5, 2006 by Daniel Hersh

[bill_mchale]

I took a look at the ad (on this page) and it appears to be from Chris Algar of Barleycorn Concertinas who is indeed Britain's (and probably the world's) top specialist in used English-made concertinas. Those who have bought from him generally report very positive experiences. I don't know anyone who has sold to him, though.

 

I have just noticed a classified ad in the Dalesman magazine -

"Concertinas - urgently wanted by Britain's top specialist. Up to £2000 paid for the best instruments".

Is this a good offer?

 

 

Well it really will depend on what sort of concertinas they are looking for. If they are only willing to pay £2000 for a Jefferies or Wheatstone Anglo in good condition when new Wheatstone Anglos are going for well over £3000, well I don't think it is that good of a deal. The best vintage instruments often demand a premium on the open market because they are available now, not in 2-4 years. If on the other hand they are English Concertinas, there is a smaller market for those and the price might be reasonable.

 

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Bill

 

 

Well if it is Chris Alger that wants them, I suspect that there is some wiggle room, especially if it is a good quality vintage instrument in very good condition. I suspect he just doesn't expect to get any that meet that description.

 

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Bill

[Alan Day]

I see Chris has taken out an advert in Homes and Antiques Magazine.

Al

[PeterT]

I started Chris on this route about 15 years ago, when I put an ICA advert into "In Britain". Chris spotted it, and was interested to know that several new ICA members had been recruited as a result.

 

Regards,

Peter.