Tattoodave Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 (edited) The Swans original on Dore, possibly first one ever on ebay.Tried to add a link, but it opened up in my own account, which isn't clever. Edited August 17, 2015 by TattooDave Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 This one?https://www.ebay.com/itm/45-RPM-Rock-By-The-Swans-Nitty-Gritty-City-on-Dore-/121711043813?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c568b24e5&nma=true&si=Q58u4gZArw8w%2B1D3bLT2Oxf9f4c%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tattoodave Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 This one?https://www.ebay.com/itm/45-RPM-Rock-By-The-Swans-Nitty-Gritty-City-on-Dore-/121711043813?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c568b24e5&nma=true&si=Q58u4gZArw8w%2B1D3bLT2Oxf9f4c%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 That's the one. Not a bad price Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
KevH Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Is this a boot then.? Thought it was a rare one.? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jim G Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 looks like the real thing.. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I only know of one copy, Butch has it which I've seen but cannot remember evry detail. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Quinvy Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I thought Mr Manship sold an acetate of this a few years ago, didn't he. I personally thought it was dreadful. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jim G Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 so how much would it go for on JM auction then?? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Tattoodave Posted August 18, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2015 Is this a boot then.? Thought it was a rare one.?looks like the real thing..It is the real thing, and it's coming to my house 6 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Cobbles Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 hi dave, brilliant digging on ebay ...great to see an absolute bargain can be got still !!!!....i hope you have the 45 in your hands though as i bet the seller got some post auction emails !!!!! ..."nitty gritty city" the side for me .....stopped me in my tracks when i heard Butch play it at the 100 club once many moons ago !!!!cheersfranc 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tattoodave Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 hi dave, brilliant digging on ebay ...great to see an absolute bargain can be got still !!!!....i hope you have the 45 in your hands though as i bet the seller got some post auction emails !!!!! ..."nitty gritty city" the side for me .....stopped me in my tracks when i heard Butch play it at the 100 club once many moons ago !!!!cheersfrancI, hopefully, cynically thought similar after posting it on here, I'm assured it's in the post, though I wouldn't be surprised if I don't get it. My bid was $1599.99 and I hoped to get it for that. He had it listed as Rock, though had a couple of tracks listed as Northern in his other items. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
KevH Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 I, hopefully, cynically thought similar after posting it on here, I'm assured it's in the post, though I wouldn't be surprised if I don't get it. My bid was $1599.99 and I hoped to get it for that. He had it listed as Rock, though had a couple of tracks listed as Northern in his other items. No point in buying you a pint at the next 100 as a softener,to open negotiations then.? 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Peter99 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 I, hopefully, cynically thought similar after posting it on here, I'm assured it's in the post, though I wouldn't be surprised if I don't get it. My bid was $1599.99 and I hoped to get it for that. He had it listed as Rock, though had a couple of tracks listed as Northern in his other items. Hi DaveI thought the winning bid was 26 dollars? 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Johnny One Trout Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 It was but surely you know now what you did there Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jim G Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Hope it turns up for you 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tattoodave Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 Hi DaveI thought the winning bid was 26 dollars? It was Peter, I was the highest bidder, and got it for $26 and pennies, but I bid $1599.99 just to be in with a shout It was but surely you know now what you did there Yes Johnny, but I was so fecking chuffed, I needed to share. No point in buying you a pint at the next 100 as a softener,to open negotiations then.?It's not for sale Kev, I collect Dore records 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tattoodave Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 Hope it turns up for youMe too Jim Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 It was Peter, I was the highest bidder, and got it for $26 and pennies, but I bid $1599.99 just to be in with a shoutYes Johnny, but I was so fecking chuffed, I needed to share.It's not for sale Kev, I collect Dore recordsTop marks to you Dave. It's one of the genuine rarest of the rare IMO, great record as well. 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Peter99 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Top marks to you Dave. It's one of the genuine rarest of the rare IMO, great record as well. What would be a realistic value of this? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tattoodave Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 Top marks to you Dave. It's one of the genuine rarest of the rare IMO, great record as well. Thanks Chalky, I've been searching for a decent copy for years, I have a beat up copy at my uncles in Canada, which I may well sell on eventually Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Johnny One Trout Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 It was Peter, I was the highest bidder, and got it for $26 and pennies, but I bid $1599.99 just to be in with a shoutYes Johnny, but I was so fecking chuffed, I needed to share.It's not for sale Kev, I collect Dore recordsDave I'm chuffed for you mate, I love a good bargain me Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tattoodave Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) Dave I'm chuffed for you mate, I love a good bargain meThanks, me too Johnny, it's been a fairly lucky week, one way or another Edited August 23, 2015 by TattooDave Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Thanks Chalky, I've been searching for a decent copy for years, I have a beat up copy at my uncles in Canada, which I may well sell on eventuallyThat's three known copies, or copies I know of then You have to smile when you see a bargain like this and then some fool paying over 800 quid for epitome of Sound 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Winsford Soul Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Nice one Dave. Chuffed for you mate. Steve 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tattoodave Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 That's three known copies, or copies I know of then You have to smile when you see a bargain like this and then some fool paying over 800 quid for epitome of Sound At times I think the world's gone crazy, it's been a long time search for this and I was watching the number of viewers regularly, it only had 39 in the week, so I figured it might not go for what it was worth. The Epitome of Sound isn't that rare, if at all, but it's all about being patient, sooner or later those that have deep pockets get what they want and when another copy pops up and there's no others desperate to own one then step in with your bid, at least that's how I do it. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Lionelonthevinyl Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 At times I think the world's gone crazy, it's been a long time search for this and I was watching the number of viewers regularly, it only had 39 in the week, so I figured it might not go for what it was worth. The Epitome of Sound isn't that rare, if at all, but it's all about being patient, sooner or later those that have deep pockets get what they want and when another copy pops up and there's no others desperate to own one then step in with your bid, at least that's how I do it. absolutely spot on that summary, and it can't be compared to epitome of sound, far rarer. Patience and research, well done!.....good luck to you....Rob 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 At times I think the world's gone crazy, it's been a long time search for this and I was watching the number of viewers regularly, it only had 39 in the week, so I figured it might not go for what it was worth. The Epitome of Sound isn't that rare, if at all, but it's all about being patient, sooner or later those that have deep pockets get what they want and when another copy pops up and there's no others desperate to own one then step in with your bid, at least that's how I do it. If you offered 200 quid for EOS you'd probably get several offers of a copy. There is no rhyme or reason to the market right now, totally crazy. You only have to see some current auctions with records I wouldn't even have considered an auction item and far from rare fetching as much as or near to genuinely rare items. 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Lionelonthevinyl Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Spot on again chalky.....some of your genuinely rare, lots of people don't know?...I think anyway...that's why sometimes you can pick these kind of things up...got a Paul Smith...I'll run (original...research again) for £38...off e.bay last month...it's got 1 cm unaudible tight crack in.....but for that money I don't mind....plays great....thank you ...Rob 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Hill868 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Think if I'd won a 4 figure 45 for peanuts,I'd wait until it was in my hands before I advertised the fact to half the world ! (Seller could easily have seen your SS blogs, or a vindictive fellow collector may have tipped him off, and offered slightly more) !! Good luck. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tattoodave Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 Think if I'd won a 4 figure 45 for peanuts,I'd wait until it was in my hands before I advertised the fact to half the world ! (Seller could easily have seen your SS blogs, or a vindictive fellow collector may have tipped him off, and offered slightly more) !! Good luck.I already mentioned this earlier, but I have label scans of both sides and I'm prepared to sue if it does go astray and ends up in someone else's collection. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Russoul1 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 I already mentioned this earlier, but I have label scans of both sides and I'm prepared to sue if it does go astray and ends up in someone else's collection.well done for spotting this one, really get a buzz when you know yourve got a bargain....and it looks a nice copy, plus ive got the same tiles in my house...not my record tho...lol 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tattoodave Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 well done for spotting this one, really get a buzz when you know yourve got a bargain....and it looks a nice copy, plus ive got the same tiles in my house...not my record tho...lolThanks Russ, I've had very little sleep since I won the auction, I've been buzzing like a fecking teenager, it has to be the bargain of the millennia as far as I'm concerned. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
sir cumference Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Kinda makes you wonder who the other bidders were?Well-it does me. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tattoodave Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 Kinda makes you wonder who the other bidders were?Well-it does me.I thought that, surely someone other than me spotted it for the gem it was, but such small bids? 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jnixon Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I thought that, surely someone other than me spotted it for the gem it was, but such small bids?randoms buying other stuff from his auctions filling up their postal quota, making it more wortwhile. punt for a few dollars maybeheres hoping seller hasnt had 3 or 4 ask if hes got any more. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tattoodave Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 (edited) randoms buying other stuff from his auctions filling up their postal quota, making it more wortwhile. punt for a few dollars maybeheres hoping seller hasnt had 3 or 4 ask if hes got any more. Strangely the label scans he had on the listing were named something akin to $12, so maybe that's what he paid for it? I asked if he had a Buy It Now price and was prepared to pay a lot, though I didn't disclose what my offer was, but he said he'd sooner see the auction finish. Edited August 26, 2015 by TattooDave Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Tattoodave Posted August 26, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 26, 2015 Yippee!! Arrived this morning, the real thing. 15 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve S 60 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Yippee!! Arrived this morning, the real thing. Nice one Dave, genuinely pleased for you. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Swifty Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Yippee!! Arrived this morning, the real thing. Nice one matey 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Corbett80 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Nice one sir!! 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tattoodave Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 Nice one sir!! Thanks Joel, but you can drop the sir bit Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Billy Jo Jim Bob Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Kinda makes you wonder who the other bidders were?Well-it does me.I think it's a bit of a girl group collector thing as well in the U.S. and probably has a different value in that market.its always reminded me a little of the early girl group Motown stuff - but maybe that's just my ears. nice find anyway 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tattoodave Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 I think it's a bit of a girl group collector thing as well in the U.S. and probably has a different value in that market.its always reminded me a little of the early girl group Motown stuff - but maybe that's just my ears. nice find anyway But a whole lot rarer!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Billy Jo Jim Bob Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 (edited) But a whole lot rarer!!it's certainly rare over here, but I tend to steer clear of the one copy or two copies type assumptions. There are probably more copies stateside due to the various collecting scenes and as one U.S. dealer said to me "America is a big place". But like I said great find and enjoy it - well done ! Edited August 26, 2015 by Andy Mac emoticons 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Peter99 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Thanks Joel, but you can drop the sir bitMadam? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tattoodave Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 Madam? Not had the op yet Peter 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve L Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Nice one, well done! 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Kevinkent Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Nice one Dave !- Kev 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
kevinsoulman Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 i had this on my watched items and forgot about it when i went on holiday would not have won it if the bid was that high though $1599.99 i might have pushed it a bit more,nice one davekev 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 it's certainly rare over here, but I tend to steer clear of the one copy or two copies type assumptions. There are probably more copies stateside due to the various collecting scenes and as one U.S. dealer said to me "America is a big place". But like I said great find and enjoy it - well done !i agreewith you Andy The US is a big place and who know how many copies are out there but the internet has made it a whole lot smaller and I for one never assume there are just one or two copies, only speak of what I know of. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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