yfried Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I have lost track of the number of times I have been saved by playing a full custom instrument. What is a "full custom instrument"? And in what sense were you saved? Saved because you didn't have to buy other concertinas (because yours was wonderful?) Or, were you saved in the sense that when your world was falling apart, playing your concertina made things right? Yvonne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Timson Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 (edited) I really don't expect the instrument to sell, considering the present financial state of the universe (at least according to the pundits...). For your sake, I hope you're right! Chris Edited October 2, 2008 by Chris Timson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azalin Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I have lost track of the number of times I have been saved by playing a full custom instrument. What is a "full custom instrument"? And in what sense were you saved? Saved because you didn't have to buy other concertinas (because yours was wonderful?) Or, were you saved in the sense that when your world was falling apart, playing your concertina made things right? Yvonne A third option: because he can't or won't play a non-custom instrument because the keys/notes are too different, he's "stuck" with his instrument and at the same time it's a blessing because he can't get too impulsive by buying a Jeffries for exemple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RP3 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Stephen, thanks for the correction about the 23 Praed Street being the unrestored Jeffries model. As to the demand for Stradivarius, yes they do continue to go up, but in the Concertina world I don't see well-heeled (read"rich") people banding together in a syndicate to buy a Jeffries or Wheatstone for some "deserving" musician. So my hypothesis may yet stand. And Ed, since you are enjoying the continued use of the instrument, maybe it won't sell and then you can continue to play it in peace!! And surely this pogrom isn't an effort to rid your home of traditional Irish music or the like?? We now return you to your regularly scheduled program........................................... Ross Schlabach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azalin Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 There's also the possibility of a last second 'snipe' at 9500$, who knows... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Weinstein Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 What is a "full custom instrument"? And in what sense were you saved? Saved because you didn't have to buy other concertinas (because yours was wonderful?) Or, were you saved in the sense that when your world was falling apart, playing your concertina made things right? Saved because the layout is so unusual (linked below), that tempting as a Dipper restored Jeffries is, I can resist because I don't play anything close to that. --Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Read Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Sold on buy-it-now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Chambers Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Sold on buy-it-now Bought by an eBay "newbie" in Ireland, whose only other purchase has been a Chinese concertina (a couple of days ago) for £69.00 - they learnt fast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azalin Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Congratz Ed and it seems that it shows there's still good potential on vintage concertina sales... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Jowaisas Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Sold on buy-it-now Bought by an eBay "newbie" in Ireland, whose only other purchase has been a Chinese concertina (a couple of days ago) for £69.00 - they learnt fast! Confidence in the future. Must have been due to the Irish Bank guarantee legislation that was recently passed. Hmm! They are considering raising the FDIC bank account coverage in the U.S. to $250,000. How many Jeffries can I buy with.... Help me Ross!! Intervention time! Perhaps I should just content myself with my up and coming Amboyna Bb Carroll. It is coming up soon. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RP3 Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Well Greg, unfortunately the raising of FDIC or Irish deposit insurance doesn't increase the market's ability to fund loans -- especially given the current loan to capital limits in the US. It just may improve customer confidence in the safety of their money in banks. But my account is tapped out too. No more lendable funds here too; sorry. But if my Bb/F is any indication, you will love that Carroll flat pitch concertina. Rich tone, responsive reeds and smooth/crisp action; you can't ask for more. BTW, the web site is a bit behind. So what serial numbers are you folks working on now? As for Ed's auction, I'm happy for him if he's happy. Ross Schlabach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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