Mark Bicknell

Just on the off chance is there anyone out there who can burn from Mini Disc to CD, I'm not set up to do this and just need a couple of masters done for my own use, if you can help please contact via PM of contact bicknellmark@aol.com Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Also worth a mention is 'Never The Less'/'Anytime Is The Right Time' - Tangerine 1010 another gem of a record by them. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Certainly right about Ebay Pete it beggers belief sometimes, I have been playing it a lot recently and it works for me as I tend to sell the shall we say lesser rare stuff, bit's and bob's out of my collection sitting in boxes which basically funds new purchases, the way I treat it is this, pull records from said boxes, check in the price guides for an idea of the value ask around for opinion, work out if I can remember how much I paid for the record in the first place maybe split the difference on the guide price and give it a go if it sells brilliant if not reduce it and try again and so it goes, some records sell other's don't. We all know the not so rare originals that constantly show up on Ebay, Majestics, Sam Fletcher, Jack Montgomery etc. etc. the market is flooded with certain titles infact with Ebay, the established dealers and even here on Soul Source there is a constant flow of records on offer almost like a mountain of records growing all the time many of which struggle to sell for the asking price and in time the prices drop we all know that, the big titles seem to sell themselves when they come up for sale but even these seem to go sometimes for less than the book price or what some people think they are worth, I'm having a ball on Ebay and on here simply using all avenues to swap, sell, buy, trade, sure you can pick up a few quid along the way which helps to pay the bills and to fund other records, I guess as it's been said before a record is only worth what someone is prepared to pay for it, the market at the moment seems to be a buyers one rather than that of the seller as this can be confirmed by many if not all who sell records, how many times when you list something at 'set sale' do you get a lesser offer, we all do it and all try to get the best deal we can, Ebay is pretty good in terms of picking up the odd little gem that slips through the net and also to pick stuff up to sell on as I do from time to time, double your investment kind of deal on cheaper end records which again all goes in the pot to use for other record purchases. I'm pretty sure the current climate is a struggle for some full time dealers but perhaps not too bad for the part timers and people who dabble as part of their own personal collecting habbit and addication to vinyl which many of us fall into, buy to sell, sell to buy which works for me. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Sent you a PM Sid, see you soon. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Was watching one on Ebay last night and it went for $154.00 or something like that, classy record though and no mine's not for sale but you should pick one up with a bit of digging. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Really get's on my nerves when you have to constantly wade through page after page of this type of stuff on Ebay, alogside the clocks, cuff links, badges, patches and all the other get rich quick tacky crap. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

You lucky bugger, I had a shout on two tickets but my lad is on a school night so had to pass, hope to make the Bolton game all being well, maybe we could hook up next season for a game??? Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Sent you a PM Russ. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Hi Shaun, sorry mate I should have posted up that I'm sorted on this tune now (cheers Mak) thanks anyway Shaun very decent of you for the offer, yes come on you Chelsea, got my tickets here for Newcastle away on May 5th! Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Have to say it Dave, fantastic service mate, forget the five day's delivery from Japan look's like you posted the package Monday and it arrived with me in sunny Ashton Under Lyne at around 9.30am today, first class condition record, well packed and so quick to arrive from the other side of the world, certainly 'A Dream' transaction mate. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

And that's exactly what my copy of Jerry Jackson - 'It's Rough Out There' is on lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Ian, totally agree about format etc. but the original question raised here by Tim was are records overpriced? we all know the fundemental backbone and lifeblood of the scene is and has alway's been based on and around obsure, often rare hard to find records, my comment was based on myself not looking at records in terms of value or worth more the fact I collect and buy records for the whole ethos and pleasure rare or not so rare records give me i.e. original 45 USA format floats my boat from the collecting viewpoint but yes music can be enjoyed via other formats. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

I'm with both Steve and Russ on this one, I would like to think I've alway's collected records for the music content rather than a financial investment, I'm having a ball at the moment, buying, selling, swapping, trading a few tunes, it's a little bit of a wrench sometimes if you have an emotional attatchment to some records to let them go but if you can replace sales with a few want's or new records then so it goes, it's fantastic if you can get a good financial return on some records but this is just a means to an end which only goes straight back into records whatever the price. I do think on some records it's a buyers market rather than in favour of the seller unless it's the big ticket elusive 45's which seem to sell themselves. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

I can just see the CD cover now (Mr Rounce/Croasdell) 'The Rare Soul Of Buddah' with Timothy Wilson and Friends, Notations, Chuck Ray, Five Stairsteps, Toni Lamarr etc. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm yummy! Regards - Mark Bicknell.

This is what makes Soul Source a real joy sometimes when we all start sharing the passion we have for the music, artists and records, just out of this thread alone I've managed to get a copy of 'Loving You' off Mak, also been reminded about the two superb Modulations 45's on Buddah also via Mak and we all think Timothy Wilson's output is awesome stuff, really makes collecting so much more enjoyable when you can share it with people and we also learn from each other I'm sure which can only be a good thing.............now who's gonna sell me a copy of 'Hey Girl Do You Love Me' on Veep to replace the one I sold about twenty years ago?????lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Alway's thought Paul was a Turp's man or is it meth's....lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

I should be on commission then...lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Russ, I've played it a few times over the years on the radio show and maybe at a couple of gigs, I personally think it's one of the harder 45's to come out on the label, the flip side 'Keep It To Yourself' came out twice this 45 Four Brothers 402 and Four Brothers 401 as 'I Can't Stand No Signifying' same recording B/W 'I'm A Real Thankful Man' another awesome track, good luck with selling this and whoever buy's it from you is getting a bargain. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Major Lance - You Don't Want Me No More B/W Wait Til I Get You In My Arms - Okeh - 7284 Stock/Issue - Two stunning sides - In VG+ condition, clean copy apart from very slight cue/needle burn just before the music starts otherwise play's well, rare issue of this Northern Soul classic £400.00 contact bicknellmark@aol.com or PM me via here, Cheques/Postal Orders/Cash and Pay Pal welcome add 4% of price to cover fee if paying by Pay Pal, postage free. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

We are all mental but it's good ain't it....lol Few bits and bobs over the past couple of weeks - Seems I'm having a few Girlie moments at the the moment....wonderful sparkly dresses and big hair....lol Brothers Of Soul - Dream - Shock - Fantastic version. Gail Anderson - My Turn Now - Early Bird Lovations - I Can't Forget About You - Cap City Demo Lovelites - (When) I Get Scared - Phi -Dan Secrets - Here I Am/I Feel A Thrill Coming On - Omen Demo Timothy Wilson - Loving You - Buddah Pat Clayton - Someone Else's Turn - Silver Tip Dramatics - Toy Soidier - Crackerjack Demo - Taken me a couple of years to replace the stocker. Mill Evans - I've Got To Have Your Love/Things Won't Be The Same - Constellation Demo - Bargain of the bunch off Ebay. Superbs - Happiest Girl In The World - Catamount Teardrops - Every Step I Take - Max Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Reduced a little. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

You have email Mr Blacknell. Regards - Mr Bicknell.

You know I knew someone would mention this....lol no sadly sold it a few years ago Dave but it did seem the perfect title to name tonight's show after, can certainly match that record for quality in tonight's little selection of female delights though. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

His Way With The Girls - Girl Group Special Tonight www.starpointradio.com from 10pm - Midnight Regards - Mark Bicknell.