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Re: [Mellotronists] eBay Trons......Follow-Up :

2005-01-19 by Jerry Korb

jonesalley wrote:

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> So, the "Mark I" Mellotron has been de-listed as no longer available,
> and M400 #319 on eBay sold for $1800 to the same person that bought
> the last one for $3400 - they've now bought two M400 models in the
> last couple of weeks for $5K.  Anybody on this list?  If so, would you
> like to adopt a son?
>
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>
> Greetings Everyone,    Perhaps the alleged  "Mark-I" Mellotron was
> sold
> off-eBay for  "an offer she couldn't refuse."  This happens all the
> time,
> in every eBay category.  Not exactly legit, but the seller controls
> the scenario.
>
> Didn't realize that the same person(s) got 'em both. That #319 looks
> to be a diamond-in-the-rough.   No signs of mousie-treats
> within....Good sign.
>
> Cheers,  JK   ( Trons adopted me as their "sugar-daddy" years ago)

Re: eBay Trons......Follow-Up :

2005-01-20 by mettalliccasucks

> That #319 looks to be a diamond-in-the-rough.   No signs of mousie-
> treats within....Good sign.

Greetings JK,

I enquired about #319 and specifically asked the seller if any dogs, 
cats, or mice had ever lived inside the tron and he said "NO - it 
has never been outside". 

But he was unwilling to turn it on to see if it still worked after 
ten years in storage because "something might happen". The motor had 
been rebuilt but the tapes, pinch rollers, pressure pads, etc. 
needed replacement.

Interestingly, he bought it for only $300.  It came from a recording 
studio alled "Caribou Ranch" where "Chicago" recorded.

Regards,
Jim