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Tue, 15 Jul 1997 00:03:12 -0500
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(idm) The price of 808's .... a little off topic
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Rob did gasp: PH>I was in a music store near where I live today and was was rather startled w PH>where they keep drum machines and other electronic boxes iand there was an 8 PH>I asked the salesperson how much the 808 was and he said $1400(thats US). My PH>the floor. Has there been a recent massive shift in pricing on vintage stuff PH>"electronica" craze ? Last time I checked, they were selling for between $55 10 years ago I bought a EMS VCS 3 (enos synth) for A$400. Beceause Im an idiot I sold it for the same amount 4 years ago. I saw it in second hand shop here in Melbourne for $3000 As well I saw a Roland Bass Line for A$1700 second hand mint condition. I think the rule might be that the price is what the market will bear, which dovetails neatly with the patient reseller who bears in mind that 'theres one born every minute' respects to all alan This message originates from Netlink.net.au Melbournes Premier Low Cost Internet Service Provider Call in with your Browser to http://www.netlink.net.au/