Geraghty Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Not sure if they'd be willing to ship, but I thought other c.net people in London might be interested in this: http://www.gumtree.com/london/73/42105373.html I don't know the seller and have not spoken to him/her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLucas Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Not sure if they'd be willing to ship, but I thought other c.net people in London might be interested in this:http://www.gumtree.com/london/73/42105373.html I don't know the seller and have not spoken to him/her. No price that I can see, but there's a map showing where it is, so late one night.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewish Leprechaun Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I think the price is £2,000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Dunk Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 It's not too far from me, pity I don't play an anglo. I suppose I might be able to go take a look at it if anyone is really interested enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snorre Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I sent a mail to the seller, got one answer, sent another mail, no answer. If it's in good shape, it is a bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2maur Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I sent a mail to the seller, got one answer, sent another mail, no answer. If it's in good shape, it is a bargain. Snorre, What was their response? I'm sure you must have asked how many buttons it had. I blew up the picture a bit and it appears that the buttons are metal. Is that consistent with the time period stated for its production? It is possible it has a drone button as well but can't tell for sure. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snorre Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I sent a mail to the seller, got one answer, sent another mail, no answer. If it's in good shape, it is a bargain. Snorre, What was their response? I'm sure you must have asked how many buttons it had. I blew up the picture a bit and it appears that the buttons are metal. Is that consistent with the time period stated for its production? It is possible it has a drone button as well but can't tell for sure. Steve The first mail was answered with price, shipping and the seller having gotten it from his uncle. I sent the following, which didn't get a reply: Thanks for your rapid answer. I may be interested, but there a few more things I need to know about the instrument. First, how many buttons are there on both sides. Second, and this might prove tricky if you are not a musician, what tuning is it. One way of determining this would be to make a recording (on your computer) of the lowest notes, pushed, on the middle row, and send an email to me. Some of these concertinas were made with tunings that are awkward to play in sessions, but still are attractive to high level players. I am more of a novice looking to buy one instrument to last me a lifetime, hence the pickiness.... thanks for your patience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Chambers Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I'd be as wary of listings on Craigslist, or Gumtree, etc. as I would be of ones on eBay - the more so when the seller knows the period in which the instrument was made, and says "it still plays like a dream", but can't tell you what key it's in - could it be a cloned listing? I'd certainly want to see the instrument before I parted with my money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martyn Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 (edited) That very same concertina was also listed on Craigslist London in early October and has just reappeared there again. I too have been in contact with the seller, who claims the concertina is in Aberdeen. I actually managed to get a mobile number from him, which of course proved to be unobtainable. I have also sent many emails, which have remained unanswered. If this is a scam, and I'm pretty sure it is, what is the point if the 'seller' doesn't follow it through? Martyn Edited October 24, 2010 by martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael sam wild Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Martyn maybe he just expects an excited mug to send him money without any questions;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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