Clueless ebay buyers

[Outside_Lookin_in]

He has 100% positive feedback though. Must have been high on orgone and misplaced the decimal point a few places to the right.

 

[MopTopMike]

Here we go again (Aztex repro)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/381276108015

$676...I wasn't aware that the American Beetles 45 was fetching such a high price from nimrod collectors. I mean, really, do those clowns think the Aztex 45 is an original? Are people that clueless, dumb, greedy and lazy?

 

[Outside_Lookin_in]

No fewer than 9 bidders taking the bait! Yes, greed, and thinking they're smarter than the seller, but in the end it was the seller who outsmarted them with his bait story. Although he doesn't state it's an original, it's obvious that he's hoping some suckers will assume it is. Technically, he's done nothing wrong, but his intention is less than noble.

 

[Toddophonic]

I can usually figure out whether the garage 45's or real or not on Ebay (if not clearly and believably stated). But I have a hard time with the rockabilly singles. I'm more content bidding on a lesser grade copy with a bunch of writing on it as at least then I am fairly confident. Sometimes (at least in the case of rockabilly) it really is casual sellers who would have no idea either way.

 

[buckeyebeat]

I suspect that the people bidding on the Astex package probably don't care that it's a boot. I was surprised a few months ago on FB when someone in my friend list posted a pic of a boot (although an older boot) and when I commented that it was a boot, the answer was (and supported by several other comments on the thread) was pretty much a Lyrics tribute - "So What!!". I guess there is a new normal where people spent whatever they want on whatever they want and really don't care. Just my opinion, but I suspect this is a variant on the "2+2=5" denial theme where when people are faced with hard evidence that contradicts something they believe in, instead of self examination and re-evaluation, they dig in harder and refuse to accept any contrary lines of thought.

 

[buckeyebeat]

I would also add that this trend of people dropping $ on boots is much more rampant in the Northern Soul scene. The barrier between DJs playing original records and boots is rarely enforced anymore and is causing all kinds of angst.

 

[Nate]

This looks very suspicious....

http://m.ebay.com/itm/311374296845?_mwBanner=1

 

[Outside_Lookin_in]

That is the original pressing. Nice copy too! (It's hard to tell the re-issue as it's accurately copied, but the dead wax markings give it away: "re-issue".)

 

[The Phantom]

What an ahole...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TIKIS-PROMO-IF-I-039-VE-BEEN-DREAMIN-PAY-ATTENTION-TO-ME-7-034-45-rpm-VED-169-/391126590091?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5b10f6228b&nma=true&si=hOXACoDbgDEsLY65CYmbE7BlH8A%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Yes indeed. Hahahahaha

 

[sonnyboypaco]

Should this be included in this section? An extraordinary tune/record but $638??

http://www.ebay.com/itm/181772266268?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[Toddophonic]

For the most part, prices seem to be off the rails now for good records on Ebay in most all genres (at least the ones that I like). I would have thought the high end on this Don Norman record (which is certainly top-notch, as you say) would have been maybe half of what it went for. Stuff I bid on (and of course lose out on) seems to almost always go for an amount higher than any previous copy has sold for and nowadays I rarely finish in second place anymore (like I was used to doing). I think part of it may be that there are less great records on Ebay than there were a few years back and perhaps also everyone on the planet considering themselves a DJ nowdays factors in.

 

[Outside_Lookin_in]

So that was you making me pay big bucks back then! Yeah, I know what you mean, I'm rarely in the running these days!

 

[eleelandc]

I like the label's square graphics....

 

[buckeyebeat]

I would have said $150 - $200 tops for Don Norman without the sleeve. The song was issued twice on Sir John A with different flips, only one came with the sleeve. I think the value was spiked by the seller having several of the better titles on the label, including what I would think is the most valuable (without the sleeve), Thee Deuces.

Sir John A McDonald was the first Prime Minister of modern Canada.

As for escalating prices on ebay, there are clearly a lot of people with money to spend. Not interesting in rehashing a lot of what I have said before, but prices are not going down. There are a couple people who buy off ebay - and not the bargains, but for well listed/publicized auctions - and resell for inflated prices on their own websites. So, when you lose out on a record, it's not just to the DJ, or the hoarder.....

 

[MopTopMike]

The sleeve for Don Norman & The Other 4 was issued with their 1st Sir John A 45 - has "Mustang Sally" on the B side, I think.

 

[MopTopMike]

For every 45 that is fetching astronomical prices as compared to recent past years, there are several that are selling for less than the old days - many bargains can be had.

 

[mr. splendid]

I rarely finish in second place anymore (like I was used to doing).

I remember it was usually you that relegated me to second place in the old ebay days , like when I put in what I considered a big bid for the Noblemen on Orlyn.....

 

[Frantic]

like when I put in what I considered a big bid for the Noblemen on Orlyn.....

The greatest garage 45 of all-time...hands down!!!!

 

[MopTopMike]

I know of a copy that sold for $2,200 ( VG++ condition, louder mix version) in a private transaction a couple months ago.
Worth every damn penny!

 

[Toddophonic]

I remember it was usually you that relegated me to second place in the old ebay days , like when I put in what I considered a big bid for the Noblemen on Orlyn.....

For what would now be considered pennies!