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RE: [Fairlight-CMI] Re: eBay IIX

2004-03-11 by Peter Connelly (Core Design Ltd.)

I keep meaning to visit New York (where I got the Fairlight from) as I've always wanted to but I never get round to it. I would make sure I paid the seller a visit. In a nice way though. I'm not angry with him, more frustrated or confused as he is a really great guy to talk to and would be great to meet him. Just getting him to send stuff is a logistical nightmare. I don't know why either as I send stuff all over the place, all the time...

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-----Original Message-----
From: feldmann@xs4all.nl [mailto:feldmann@xs4all.nl]
Sent: 11 March 2004 10:42
To: Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Fairlight-CMI] Re: eBay IIX

> Hi Harald,

Hi Peter !

> Mine was a v6.03 when bought (CMI 067). It came with all the bits
> (monitor, Keyboard, etc) and is in quite good condition. It has a little
> wood wear on some of the edges, but for it's age it looks perfectly fine.

You paid an amazing price for it. Mine (167) was significantly more
expensive.

> My Fairlight was supposed to come with a bundle of tapes, but the seller
> STILL hasn't sent them no matter how many times I email or phone to remind
> him (since Sept 2003). I don't know if you remember, but I had trouble
> getting the seller to co-operate whilst trying to arrange shipping

Yes I do recall, a frustrating experience to say the least.
I sympathize. I picked up my unit in person in LA, it did come with tapes
and CDs. Maybe it's a good idea for you to schedule a trip to his locale
and pick them up in person ?

I am still waiting for an optical drive from another seller, which was due
in december, maybe I should pay him a visit too. A short trip to Ireland
might be nice !

> Regards,
> Peter

Best regards,
Harald.

RE: [Fairlight-CMI] Re: eBay IIX

2004-03-11 by feldmann@xs4all.nl

Peter,

New York is fabulous ! (That is: manhattan is).
You really should take the opportunity and visit it, especially in the
summer or spring. Take a hotel near times square and experience a saturday
night on the streets.

Take a walk through Central park, then get back in the city life. Empire
Sate Building is definitely worth a visit. Let me know if you go, I could
rave :)

My visit to New York was great last summer. Very inspiring.

> I keep meaning to visit New York (where I got the Fairlight from) as I've
> always wanted to but I never get round to it. I would make sure I paid the
> seller a visit. In a nice way though. I'm not angry with him, more
> frustrated or confused as he is a really great guy to talk to and would be
> great to meet him. Just getting him to send stuff is a logistical
> nightmare.

Make it easy for him and yourself, combine the two stalemates and go
there. A little adventure to get inspired.

> I don't know why either as I send stuff all over the place, all
> the time...

I tend to travel to all these places and get new ideas. It takes time,
then again, so does life itself.

(go ! go ;) )

Best regards,
Harald.