david robertson Posted July 14, 2008 Posted July 14, 2008 Come on, own up! Which of you merry pranksters informed the seller of the buttonless German-made Lachenal that it was made by the famous old firm of "Seirffej"? (See here.) Remember, it's not fair to engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed man. On the other hand, maybe anyone who describes a concertina with every button missing as being "in generally good condition" has got it coming.
Stephen Chambers Posted July 14, 2008 Posted July 14, 2008 Come on, own up! Which of you merry pranksters informed the seller of the buttonless German-made Lachenal that it was made by the famous old firm of "Seirffej"? Drat, no wonder it's gone over the 6p I bid on it! (Well I couldn't bear to see it sitting there with a bid of only 1p on it... ) ... maybe anyone who describes a concertina with every button missing as being "in generally good condition" has got it coming. Or describing it as a Lachenal for that matter, when it actually states on it that it was 'Made In Germany'? Somebody should tell 'em that Lachenal's trade mark said 'English Make'...
Dirge Posted July 14, 2008 Posted July 14, 2008 I think he's fair game; presumably he wouldn't have used all that over-the-top enthusiasm if he didn't think it might con someone? Or does he talk like that all the time? Wish I'd thought of it.
Jim Besser Posted July 14, 2008 Posted July 14, 2008 Come on, own up! Which of you merry pranksters informed the seller of the buttonless German-made Lachenal that it was made by the famous old firm of "Seirffej"? (See here.) Remember, it's not fair to engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed man. On the other hand, maybe anyone who describes a concertina with every button missing as being "in generally good condition" has got it coming. That is the best Ebay response I've ever seen. Bravo to the author.
wntrmute Posted July 14, 2008 Posted July 14, 2008 Was Selrahc Seirffej the inventor of the world-famous and patented buttonless concertina? It's at 22pounds now. I dunno how many quid.
Daniel Hersh Posted July 14, 2008 Posted July 14, 2008 I did write the seller and say that this wasn't a Lachenal because Lachenal didn't make concertinas outside of England. I received no reply and my question wasn't posted on the listing. The one that did get posted is indeed amusing -- but I hope that it doesn't fool any naive buyers into thinking that this concertina is worth a bid..... Come on, own up! Which of you merry pranksters informed the seller of the buttonless German-made Lachenal that it was made by the famous old firm of "Seirffej"? Drat, no wonder it's gone over the 6p I bid on it! (Well I couldn't bear to see it sitting there with a bid of only 1p on it... ) ... maybe anyone who describes a concertina with every button missing as being "in generally good condition" has got it coming.Or describing it as a Lachenal for that matter, when it actually states on it that it was 'Made In Germany'? Somebody should tell 'em that Lachenal's trade mark said 'English Make'...
Pete Dunk Posted July 14, 2008 Posted July 14, 2008 Wish I'd thought of it. So do I. A keyless Aloea must be worth a mint.
RustyBits Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 Where is Misha when we need him?!? I'm thinking there should DEFINITELY be some debate on this rare treasure's possible top end price!
Rhomylly Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 Oh, that's a beautiful comment! But somehow, I don't think the seller gets the joke...
Hooves Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 I'm thinking there should DEFINITELY be some debate on this rare treasure's possible top end price! Well I'm sure it will lead to the discovery of many more rare concertinas, including the Enotstaehw, the Lanehcal, and those rare birds by the famous Senoj. But I'll keep my eye out for a Wordet or a Reppid.
Stephen Chambers Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 (edited) Where is Misha when we need him?!? I'm thinking there should DEFINITELY be some debate on this rare treasure's possible top end price! A much more deserving case! Edited July 15, 2008 by Stephen Chambers
RustyBits Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 Where is Misha when we need him?!? I'm thinking there should DEFINITELY be some debate on this rare treasure's possible top end price! A much more deserving case! A Picture is worth a thousand words!
dwinterfield Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 Well I was certainly fooled!! I guessed it was probably an early unsuccessful attempt at a concertina version of a player piano. No buttons required. Just move the bellows and out comes the music. It looks to old to be a digital, bluetooth instrument.
Chris Timson Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 Well I'm sure it will lead to the discovery of many more rare concertinas, including the Enotstaehw, the Lanehcal, and those rare birds by the famous Senoj. Or indeed the modern makers Wordet and Esrom ... Chris
Pete Dunk Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 I really fancy a nice new Rekkaw 1-EW baritone meself or even a Renttus if one came along. I don't think either of them are up to keyless technology though.
Robin Harrison Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 Concertina Musical Instrument - A/f! This was the part I enjoyed the most. Who among us cannot put his hand up and say " f! is key I struggle with ?" Robin!
Rhomylly Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 Don't forget the Yelgde concertina! Very Danish-sounding!
Stephen Chambers Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 Concertina Musical Instrument - A/f! This was the part I enjoyed the most. Robin, Not the key, but a bit of antique-dealer-speak, meaning "as found", though the less charitable might translate it as "all faults"...
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