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Re: Alot of serge panels up for auction lately

2002-06-11 by Chris Whitten

Sebastian et al,
> Hmm, so who are the (rich) people buying all the ARPs and Moogs and
> Buchlas?
A lot of the Arp's and Moog's I've seen recently for sale have been cheaper
than ever. The problem with Serge panels is we all value them too highly. As
a 'used' item they obviously depreciate more than we are willing to
accept.....at least in the current market.
>AMS is
> the most expensive dealer in the world while having sort of a
> monopole on Buchla resales.
Some of the synths I've seen advertised by Big City Music have had
astronomical price tags. Some of the Japanese outlets are pricey too.
AMS have just sold a two panel (paper faced) Serge system for just over
$1,200. Does that make it the most expensive in the World?
I've bought a few things from Chris Youdell and I know that I've probably
lined his pockets. But there are benefits to buying from a recognised
analogue outlet.
Why he should be so vilified over other traders like Guitar Centre etc I
don't understand.
CW

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