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eBay M400

Re: [newmellotrongroup] eBay M400

2007-12-02 by Bruce Daily

Hi, all-
I noticed this auction, too. I especially liked the
cabinet-quality angle iron between the side & back.
Maybe there are 7 more! It is interesting to note how
a 122 lb. instrument, plus the case (& pallet, muff, &
pedal), grew to a 350 lb shipping weight. We'll see
what happens.

-Bruce D.
M400#1221

--- Bernie <kornowicz@cox.net> wrote:

> Just ran across this: http://tinyurl.com/3x6d8n
>
>
>




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Re: eBay M400

2007-12-05 by Bernie

The seller says it's serial #583 and he purchased it new in 1976. If
that's true, it must have been sitting around in a music shop for 3
or 4 years before he bought it. I bought #500 "new" around 1973,
only to find out from Dallas Arbiter in NJ that it had previously
been on tour.

Bernie

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Bruce Daily <pocotron@...>
wrote:
>
> Go for it!! The estimated shipping weight went up
> again!!
>
> -Bruce D.
>
> --- pete <marabus@...> wrote:
>
> > That's about 1/2 hr.from me.
> > Pete
> >
> > Bernie wrote:
> > > Just ran across this: http://tinyurl.com/3x6d8n
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
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Re: eBay M400

2007-12-05 by tomdcour

--- Hi, I bought 390 "new" in 1973 but it had obviously been butied in Sam Ash's
warehouse for awhile and who knows where else. I wonder how many they made in a year
at that time?

In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "Bernie" <kornowicz@...> wrote:
>
> The seller says it's serial #583 and he purchased it new in 1976. If
> that's true, it must have been sitting around in a music shop for 3
> or 4 years before he bought it. I bought #500 "new" around 1973,
> only to find out from Dallas Arbiter in NJ that it had previously
> been on tour.
>
> Bernie
>
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Bruce Daily <pocotron@>
> wrote:
> >
> > Go for it!! The estimated shipping weight went up
> > again!!
> >
> > -Bruce D.
> >
> > --- pete <marabus@> wrote:
> >
> > > That's about 1/2 hr.from me.
> > > Pete
> > >
> > > Bernie wrote:
> > > > Just ran across this: http://tinyurl.com/3x6d8n
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400

2007-12-05 by lsf5275@aol.com

In a message dated 12/5/2007 9:00:17 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, tomdcour@amnh.org writes:
--- Hi, I bought 390 "new" in 1973 but it had obviously been butied in Sam Ash's
warehouse for awhile and who knows where else. I wonder how many they made in a year
at that time?
I have # 386
Frank II



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Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400

2007-12-05 by jkorb@ix.netcom.com




-----Original Message-----
From: tomdcour
Sent: Dec 5, 2007 8:59 AM
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400

--- Hi, I bought 390 "new" in 1973 but it had obviously been butied in Sam Ash's
warehouse for awhile and who knows where else. I wonder how many they made in a year
at that time?


Greetings Gang, #390 new in 1973 from dealer in NYC ?

Larry Fast bought #725 new in 1973 from Rondo Music in NJ.

And I purch. #681 new also in 1973 from a dealer in London.

Mr. Bradley, we need some input from you re: initial M400 production

figures . Were there about 200-250/yr. produced from 1970 onward?

Cheers, -- Jerry Korb


In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "Bernie" wrote:
>
> The seller says it's serial #583 and he purchased it new in 1976. If
> that's true, it must have been sitting around in a music shop for 3
> or 4 years before he bought it. I bought #500 "new" around 1973,
> only to find out from Dallas Arbiter in NJ that it had previously
> been on tour.
>
> Bernie

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400

2007-12-05 by tronbros@aol.com

In a message dated 05/12/2007 14:13:29 GMT Standard Time, jkorb@ix.netcom.com writes:
Mr. Bradley, we need some input from you re: initial M400 production
The chances of that are remote. Your more likely to come across the core of the apple from the garden of Eden and other fairy stories.
Streetly Electronics - All Things Mellotronic

www.mellotronics.com
US Sales East: Jimmy Moore JMoore6397@aol.com
US Sales West: Paul Cox pjc56@earthlink.net

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400

2007-12-05 by Rick Blechta


On Dec 5, 2007, at 11:00 AM, tronbros@aol.com wrote:

In a message dated 05/12/2007 14:13:29 GMT Standard Time, jkorb@ix.netcom.com writes:
Mr. Bradley, we need some input from you re: initial M400 production
The chances of that are remote. Your more likely to come across the core of the apple from the garden of Eden and other fairy stories.

Was he really that drunk for that long?

Re: eBay M400

2007-12-05 by Tony Swettenham

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "Bernie" <kornowicz@...> wrote:
>
> The seller says it's serial #583 and he purchased it new in 1976. If
> that's true, it must have been sitting around in a music shop for 3
> or 4 years before he bought it. I bought #500 "new" around 1973,
> only to find out from Dallas Arbiter in NJ that it had previously
> been on tour.
>
> Bernie
>

That struck me as a bit odd as well. Mine is #581 and that's estimated
as dating back to about early 1972.

Tony S

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400

2007-12-05 by mellotronist

Really not that unusual for big-ticket keyboards. Piano stores sometimes
have to hold grands (especially full-sized ones) in inventory for several
years before they find a buyer.


> That struck me as a bit odd as well. Mine is #581 and that's estimated
> as dating back to about early 1972.

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400

2007-12-05 by Tony

I've never had a conformation on the build date, but was told by the seller (in 75) that it was 1972. Anyone close to my serial number concur?
Tony
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2007 5:40 PM
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400

--- In newmellotrongroup@ yahoogroups. com, "Bernie" <kornowicz@. ..> wrote:
>
> The seller says it's serial #583 and he purchased it new in 1976. If
> that's true, it must have been sitting around in a music shop for 3
> or 4 years before he bought it. I bought #500 "new" around 1973,
> only to find out from Dallas Arbiter in NJ that it had previously
> been on tour.
>
> Bernie
>

That struck me as a bit odd as well. Mine is #581 and that's estimated
as dating back to about early 1972.

Tony S

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Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400

2007-12-05 by jeffc@netaxs.com

On Wed, 5 Dec 2007, Tony wrote:

> I've never had a conformation on the build date, but was told by the seller (in 75) that it was 1972. Anyone close to my serial number concur?
> Tony
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Tony Swettenham
> To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2007 5:40 PM
> Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400
>
>
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "Bernie" <kornowicz@...> wrote:
> >
> > The seller says it's serial #583 and he purchased it new in 1976. If
> > that's true, it must have been sitting around in a music shop for 3
> > or 4 years before he bought it. I bought #500 "new" around 1973,
> > only to find out from Dallas Arbiter in NJ that it had previously
> > been on tour.
> >
> > Bernie
> >
>
> That struck me as a bit odd as well. Mine is #581 and that's estimated
> as dating back to about early 1972.
>
> Tony S


if i recall, martin told me that my m400 serial number 364 was
from around 1971 - just an estimate though.

...jeff

Re: eBay M400

2007-12-10 by robertsonics

I remember several years ago there were similar posts here by folks
wondering who paid $2900 for M400 #379 on eBay, also unrestored.
Well, that would be me, and I recall feeling a mixture of relief that
I finally owned one, and concern that people seemed to think I'd
grossly overpaid to get it.

If the new owner is here, then you have my heartfelt congratulations.
Don't look back.

The truth is that for most of us, the days of waiting until you happen
to come across one in a dusty basement where the owner has no idea
what the silly thing is are over. If they ever existed, eBay put a
stop to that. I waited *years*. When the opportunity finally arose,
I did what I had to do and I'm totally satisfied with the decision.

-Jamie


--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "Bernie" <kornowicz@...> wrote:
>
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "Bernie" <kornowicz@>
> wrote:
> >
> > Just ran across this: http://tinyurl.com/3x6d8n
> >
>
> Did anyone here pay $5100 + an exhorbitant S&H for this?
>
> Bernie
>

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400

2007-12-10 by lsf5275@aol.com

In a message dated 12/10/2007 4:23:06 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, robertsonics@yahoo.com writes:
I remember several years ago there were similar posts here by folks
wondering who paid $2900 for M400 #379 on eBay, also unrestored.
Well, that would be me, and I recall feeling a mixture of relief that
I finally owned one, and concern that people seemed to think I'd
grossly overpaid to get it.

If the new owner is here, then you have my heartfelt congratulations.
Don't look back.

The truth is that for most of us, the days of waiting until you happen
to come across one in a dusty basement where the owner has no idea
what the silly thing is are over. If they ever existed, eBay put a
stop to that. I waited *years*. When the opportunity finally arose,
I did what I had to do and I'm totally satisfied with the decision.

-Jamie
Jamie,
It's nice to see you back on the list again. I have seen posts from you in a long time. I think the tunes on your web site are great.
Frank Stickle


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Re: eBay M400

2007-12-10 by ceccles_ca

> Jamie,
>
> It's nice to see you back on the list again. I have seen posts from
you in a long time. I think the tunes on your web site are great.

> Frank Stickle


Yes. Nice guitar work Jamie.
http://www.robertsonics.com/

Clay

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400

2007-12-11 by Jack Younger

Agreed, once again. There are many sacrifices aside
from money that obsession will present. I paid $1800
(US) for my EMI that had been through all the best
hands and eventually dismissed as unfixable. I'd have
done anything for any mellotron and just had to make
it happen. After $1000 and a lot of blood, sweat and
key-twisting later (and a few calls to Markus) it's
running pretty nicely. More importantly, I learned a
tremendous deal about the problems invloved and feel I
can conquer just about any and all melltron foibles.
Yes, I'd love an M400, but it just isn't within my
means. Yes, I settled for an EMI, but I have a
mellotron, it works well, and that's more than most
can claim.
Cheers!
-Jack EMI103S "The Bastard"


--- robertsonics <robertsonics@yahoo.com> wrote:

> I remember several years ago there were similar
> posts here by folks
> wondering who paid $2900 for M400 #379 on eBay, also
> unrestored.
> Well, that would be me, and I recall feeling a
> mixture of relief that
> I finally owned one, and concern that people seemed
> to think I'd
> grossly overpaid to get it.
>
> If the new owner is here, then you have my heartfelt
> congratulations.
> Don't look back.
>
> The truth is that for most of us, the days of
> waiting until you happen
> to come across one in a dusty basement where the
> owner has no idea
> what the silly thing is are over. If they ever
> existed, eBay put a
> stop to that. I waited *years*. When the
> opportunity finally arose,
> I did what I had to do and I'm totally satisfied
> with the decision.
>
> -Jamie
>
>
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "BernieFrom Mattias.olsson5@comhem.se Tue Dec 11 08:54:34 2007
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Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400

2007-12-11 by NormLeete@aol.com

In a message dated 11/12/2007 21:43:13 GMT Standard Time, mike.dickson@gmail.com writes:
and seem to remember elbowing a small boy out of the way who
was playing 'chopsticks' on the solo flute.
probably me...
Norm

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400

2007-12-11 by lsf5275@aol.com

In a message dated 12/11/2007 4:43:09 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, mike.dickson@gmail.com writes:
I half-heartedly left it after about half an hour but came back to it
after seeing Fripp et al and then hogged it some more. I knew I had to
have one at that point. It was like destiny. That really was a magical day.
Mike,
It's nice of you to share this. "Moments" like these are important, not only to us seasoned guys, but for the younger folks on the list as well. It might do us all well to recap these moments; to build a bit of history. Like a good tune, even if you've heard it before, it might be fun to hear it again.
Frank



RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400

2007-12-11 by Hessel Herder

Agreed!Imagery of hoping to run across some old lady having this strange looking dual manual tape organ in living room sounds all too familiar : )

All those 250 MKII's accounted for btw,or could one us get lucky one fine day?

Cheers,Hessel #920

-----Oorspronkelijk bericht -----
Van: "robertsonics" <robertsonics@yahoo.com>
Aan: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Verzonden: 10-12-07 22:22
Onderwerp: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400

I remember several years ago there were similar posts here by folks
wondering who paid $2900 for M400 #379 on eBay, also unrestored.
Well, that would be me, and I recall feeling a mixture of relief that
I finally owned one, and concern that people seemed to think I'd
grossly overpaid to get it.

If the new owner is here, then you have my heartfelt congratulations.
Don't look back.

The truth is that for most of us, the days of waiting until you happen
to come across one in a dusty basement where the owner has no idea
what the silly thing is are over. If they ever existed, eBay put a
stop to that. I waited *years*. When the opportunity finally arose,
I did what I had to do and I'm totally satisfied with the decision.

-Jamie


--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "Bernie" <kornowicz@...> wrote:
>
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "Bernie" <kornowicz@>
> wrote:
> >
> > Just ran across this: http://tinyurl.com/3x6d8n
> >
>
> Did anyone here pay $5100 + an exhorbitant S&H for this?
>
> Bernie
>

RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400

2007-12-11 by Bruce Daily

Gave up trying to find a 'tron by chance, so I
bought one on Ebay. But, I have a buddy who is
extremely lucky at finding all sorts of unexpected
stuff at garage sales, auctions, and estate sales. I
just handed over the search to him, and am hoping for
the best. I FULLY expect him to find one (cheap),
whichever model it may be ;-)

-Bruce D.
#1221


--- Hessel Herder <hessel@soundscape.nl> wrote:

> Agreed!Imagery of hoping to run across some old
> lady having this strange looking dual manual tape
> organ in living room sounds all too familiar : )
>
> All those 250 MKII's accounted for btw,or could one
> us get lucky one fine day?
>
> Cheers,Hessel #920
>
> -----Oorspronkelijk bericht -----
> Van: "robertsonics" <robertsonics@yahoo.com>
> Aan: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> Verzonden: 10-12-07 22:22
> Onderwerp: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400
>
> I remember several years ago there were similar
> posts here by folks
> wondering who paid $2900 for M400 #379 on eBay, also
> unrestored.
> Well, that would be me, and I recall feeling a
> mixture of relief that
> I finally owned one, and concern that people seemed
> to think I'd
> grossly overpaid to get it.
>
> If the new owner is here, then you have my heartfelt
> congratulations.
> Don't look back.
>
> The truth is that for most of us, the days of
> waiting until you happen
> to come across one in a dusty basement where the
> owner has no idea
> what the silly thing is are over. If they ever
> existed, eBay put a
> stop to that. I waited *years*. When the
> opportunity finally arose,
> I did what I had to do and I'm totally satisfied
> with the decision.
>
> -Jamie
>
>
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "Bernie"
> <kornowicz@...> wrote:
> >
> > --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "Bernie"
> <kornowicz@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Just ran across this: http://tinyurl.com/3x6d8n
> > >
> >
> > Did anyone here pay $5100 + an exhorbitant S&H for
> this?
> >
> > Bernie
> >
>
>
>
>



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RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400

2007-12-12 by Hessel Herder

: )

-----Oorspronkelijk bericht -----
Van: "Rick Blechta" <rick@rickblechta.com>
Aan: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Verzonden: 12-12-07 1:13
Onderwerp: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400


On Dec 11, 2007, at 4:42 PM, Mike Dickson wrote:

> Unfortunately it was also the day I first met Smith, Bradley and Leete
> but every cloud has its silver lining.

Aren't they in the Moody Blues?

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400

2007-12-12 by Tony

No Hessel they are the Moldy Blokes, easy to confuse :-p.
You three know I'm kidding!!! , I just couldn't resist.
Ton
#510
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 2:26 AM
Subject: RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400

: )

-----Oorspronkelijk bericht -----
Van: "Rick Blechta" <rick@rickblechta. com>
Aan: newmellotrongroup@ yahoogroups. com
Verzonden: 12-12-07 1:13
Onderwerp: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400

On Dec 11, 2007, at 4:42 PM, Mike Dickson wrote:

> Unfortunately it was also the day I first met Smith, Bradley and Leete
> but every cloud has its silver lining.

Aren't they in the Moody Blues?

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Re: eBay M400

2007-12-12 by robertsonics

Hey - I just noticed the kind words. Thanks!

-Jamie

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "ceccles_ca"
<ecclesreinson@...> wrote:
>
>
> > Jamie,
> >
> > It's nice to see you back on the list again. I have seen posts from
> you in a long time. I think the tunes on your web site are great.
>
> > Frank Stickle
>
>
> Yes. Nice guitar work Jamie.
> http://www.robertsonics.com/
>
> Clay
>

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400

2007-12-14 by Bob Snyder

Always thought it was pretty funny that Graeme Edge named his solo album "Kick off your Muddy Boots"

Bob S.


Tony wrote:

No Hessel they are the Moldy Blokes, easy to confuse :-p.
You three know I'm kidding!!! , I just couldn't resist.
Ton
#510
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Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 2:26 AM
Subject: RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400

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Aan: newmellotrongroup@ yahoogroups. com
Verzonden: 12-12-07 1:13
Onderwerp: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400

On Dec 11, 2007, at 4:42 PM, Mike Dickson wrote:

> Unfortunately it was also the day I first met Smith, Bradley and Leete
> but every cloud has its silver lining.

Aren't they in the Moody Blues?

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Re: [newmellotrongroup] eBay M400

2008-04-28 by jonesalley

Certainly an unusual voice selection, it would be interesting to know what
the band did with it. And "M400N?" N? It does seem a pretty clean
survivor except for the knob, so a 6K BIN with a pro instrument shipper for
delivery included in the price probably isn't that far out of line with end
result of the 4K+ instruments that have been snapped up of late.

Re: [newmellotrongroup] eBay M400

2008-07-02 by jeffc@netaxs.com

On Tue, 1 Jul 2008, Bernie wrote:

> Not much info, but here it is:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/3v52g9

aka:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170234779493


okay, so it has a 'piano hinge' on the lid...

...but is that a sheet of copper on the inside of the lid?

and which motor card is that in there?


IMHO that's really not a bad 'buy it now' price, judging from
just the few pics there... but why the copper? was it picking
up transmissions from aliens or something?

...jeff

Re: eBay M400

2008-07-02 by Bernie

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, jeffc@... wrote:
>
> On Tue, 1 Jul 2008, Bernie wrote:
>
> > Not much info, but here it is:
> >
> > http://tinyurl.com/3v52g9
>
> aka:
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170234779493
>
>
> okay, so it has a 'piano hinge' on the lid...
>
> ...but is that a sheet of copper on the inside of the lid?
>
> and which motor card is that in there?
>
>
> IMHO that's really not a bad 'buy it now' price, judging from
> just the few pics there... but why the copper? was it picking
> up transmissions from aliens or something?
>
> ...jeff
>

Auction quote: "Has the stable motor card"

Judging by the right rear photo, the lid doesn't seem to close
evenly. I wonder if the cabinet is out of whack? It does look pretty
clean though.

Bernie

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400

2008-07-02 by jeffc@netaxs.com

On Wed, 2 Jul 2008, Bernie wrote:

> Auction quote: "Has the stable motor card"
>
> Judging by the right rear photo, the lid doesn't seem to close
> evenly. I wonder if the cabinet is out of whack? It does look pretty
> clean though.
>
> Bernie


installing those 'piano hinges' is a very precise operation, and that's
probably why the lid is uneven - this one was likely not installed very
well...

jeff

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400

2008-07-02 by Bruce Daily

Hi all-

Looks like an SMS-3 card. It's mounted wrong, of course, fins should be vertical.

I think the copper was an RFI noise shield, and the user had a noisy electronic device sitting on the top.

Mine (#1221), was also missing a keypad arm. The spring section of the arm must break easily.

As you've seen, the "perfect" Chamby is baaaack. Let's keep ignoring it, until it's free...

-Bruce D.

#1221 (Headless in Loveland, CO. Azimuth alignment awaits.)


--- On Wed, 7/2/08, Bernie <kornowicz@cox.net> wrote:

From: Bernie <kornowicz@cox.net>
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, July 2, 2008, 12:10 PM

--- In newmellotrongroup@ yahoogroups. com, jeffc@... wrote:
>
> On Tue, 1 Jul 2008, Bernie wrote:
>
> > Not much info, but here it is:
> >
> > http://tinyurl. com/3v52g9
>
> aka:
> http://cgi.ebay. com/ws/eBayISAPI .dll?ViewItem& item=17023477949 3
>
>
> okay, so it has a 'piano hinge' on the lid...
>
> ...but is that a sheet of copper on the inside of the lid?
>
> and which motor card is that in there?
>
>
> IMHO that's really not a bad 'buy it now' price, judging from
> just the few pics there... but why the copper? was it picking
> up transmissions from aliens or something?
>
> ...jeff
>

Auction quote: "Has the stable motor card"

Judging by the right rear photo, the lid doesn't seem to close
evenly. I wonder if the cabinet is out of whack? It does look pretty
clean though.

Bernie


Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400

2008-07-03 by Bruce Daily

I see the seller of the M400 is also selling tapes. (ebay 170235479076)

Not the entire frame, just individual tapes. Buy it now for $50 each tape, in case you are just hapening to be missing a certain note of a String/Flute/Sax tape (a common combo which everyone has, I'm sure. Oh yeah, which String or Flute or Sax are we talking about?) Only 2 missing tapes. That makes $1650.00 for all 33 of the tapes. The frame and case are not for sale.

Talk about a shot in the dark.

-Bruce D.



Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400

2008-07-05 by john barrick

Damn. I thought you were joking at first, Bruce. Tell you what I'll
do. I'll sell my individual notes (and I've got all 35 of them!) for
just $30 each - that's a savings of 40% compared to this clown - and
will give the right buyer the entire set for just $900! And they'll
arrive in their very own cardboard box! I'm ready to make deals and you
just can't lose!
johnb
1407



Bruce Daily wrote:
>
> I see the seller of the M400 is also selling tapes. (ebay
> 170235479076)
>
> Not the entire frame, *just individual tapes*. Buy it now for $50
> each tape, in case you are just hapening to be missing a certain note
> of a String/Flute/Sax tape (a common combo which everyone has, I'm
> sure. Oh yeah, which String or Flute or Sax are we talking about?)
> Only 2 missing tapes. That makes $1650.00 for all 33 of the tapes.
> The frame and case are not for sale.
>
> Talk about a shot in the dark.
>
>
>
> -Bruce D.
>
>
>
>

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400

2008-07-06 by Bruce Daily

Hey John-

I also have a similar shoe box o' tapes- all 35. Can these really be worth that much on ebay? I could buy a new frame with tapes for the profit!

-Bruce D.



--- On Sat, 7/5/08, john barrick <astroboy@cinci.rr.com> wrote:

From: john barrick <astroboy@cinci.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, July 5, 2008, 12:37 AM

Damn. I thought you were joking at first, Bruce. Tell you what I'll
do. I'll sell my individual notes (and I've got all 35 of them!) for
just $30 each - that's a savings of 40% compared to this clown - and
will give the right buyer the entire set for just $900! And they'll
arrive in their very own cardboard box! I'm ready to make deals and you
just can't lose!
johnb
1407

Bruce Daily wrote:
>
> I see the seller of the M400 is also selling tapes. (ebay
> 170235479076)
>
> Not the entire frame, *just individual tapes*. Buy it now for $50
> each tape, in case you are just hapening to be missing a certain note
> of a String/Flute/ Sax tape (a common combo which everyone has, I'm
> sure. Oh yeah, which String or Flute or Sax are we talking about?)
> Only 2 missing tapes. That makes $1650.00 for all 33 of the tapes.
> The frame and case are not for sale.
>
> Talk about a shot in the dark.
>
>
>
> -Bruce D.
>
>
>
>


Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400

2008-07-06 by Mike Dickson

All I can say is...oops. Another missed money-making opportuntity. :-(

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c27/MikeDickson/MellotronTapesInBucket.jpg

Mike

Bruce Daily wrote:
>
> Hey John-
>
> I also have a similar shoe box o' tapes- all 35. Can these really
> be worth that much on ebay? I could buy a new frame *with tapes* for
> the profit!
>
>
>
> -Bruce D.
>
>
>
> --- On *Sat, 7/5/08, john barrick /<astroboy@cinci.rr.com>/* wrote:
>
> From: john barrick <astroboy@cinci.rr.com>
> Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400
> To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Saturday, July 5, 2008, 12:37 AM
>
> Damn. I thought you were joking at first, Bruce. Tell you what I'll
> do. I'll sell my individual notes (and I've got all 35 of them!) for
> just $30 each - that's a savings of 40% compared to this clown - and
> will give the right buyer the entire set for just $900! And they'll
> arrive in their very own cardboard box! I'm ready to make deals
> and you
> just can't lose!
> johnb
> 1407
>
> Bruce Daily wrote:
> >
> > I see the seller of the M400 is also selling tapes. (ebay
> > 170235479076)
> >
> > Not the entire frame, *just individual tapes*. Buy it now for $50
> > each tape, in case you are just hapening to be missing a certain
> note
> > of a String/Flute/ Sax tape (a common combo which everyone has, I'm
> > sure. Oh yeah, which String or Flute or Sax are we talking about?)
> > Only 2 missing tapes. That makes $1650.00 for all 33 of the tapes.
> > The frame and case are not for sale.
> >
> > Talk about a shot in the dark.
> >
> >
> >
> > -Bruce D.
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400

2008-07-07 by lsf5275@aol.com

I wonder if the seller ever considered that replacement tapes are readily available for a very reasonable price from Streetly or MA.



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Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400

2008-07-07 by Bruce Daily

Yum! Add a little roasted garlic and basil, and 3 min in a saucepan!



--- On Sun, 7/6/08, john barrick <astroboy@cinci.rr.com> wrote:

From: john barrick <astroboy@cinci.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, July 6, 2008, 6:13 PM

I'll give you 10 pounds each for those!

Mike Dickson wrote:
>
> All I can say is...oops. Another missed money-making opportuntity. :-(
>
> http://i24.photobuc ket.com/albums/ c27/MikeDickson/ MellotronTapesIn Bucket.jpg
> <http://i24.photobuc ket.com/albums/ c27/MikeDickson/ MellotronTapesIn Bucket.jpg>
>
> Mike
>