Len

Ahem - Speak for yourself Russ! Len

There's been to many events for over 10 years mate - it ain't gonna change. I've passed worrying about it, or caring - just enjoy the bits that suit you. All the best, Len P.s - Presuming this isn't a thread to wind people up

Personally I think the 90's was the best era, and I agree that today some are trying to hard to add things into the mix that don't belong - I know some may say that about me (but they are clueless) Len

Matt - What have you done?!!! Lovin' it Len

Not saying I agree or disagree - But what a great post! Len

I know some presume that people who are ‘hungry’ for the next big thing have written off the Classic Oldies, well everyone I know of that ilk do not - of course they recognise a great record! They are wanting more that’s all……In saying this; I also know some that are plainly tone deaf Len

Hi Matt (again) I totally understand Pete’s view, and I think everyone will have a different one (depending on age / era) but ‘to add to the pot’ - I am constantly astounded at the tunes that the likes of Ion were playing through the 80’s, known to very few people, that are still in need of more recognition - I personally salute Ion ‘and the like’, because these are the tunes that I am now discovering (and sharing) Yes, the future’s bright - if it’s the music that gets ya! All the best, Len P.s - All threads 'get out of control' - It's part of the fun

Yes, but not 90% of todays 'Scene' I'm afraid - Northern Soul has now replaced Pub Culture. Thankfully, there are still pockets of it out there to enjoy. All the best, Len

You have no right to comment Win - You don't collect records! L

It must be bad then Len

Bet I’d find somat……one mans ‘real find’……ahem, is everyone else’s ‘Midtempo Durge’…….apparently…… Len

I think the interesting thing will not be the effect of the decline in a collection's price, rather - who will be bothered by it. I paid £1,200.00 for 'Andy Fisher - My Heart's Beating Stronger' a few years back, since then I've seen it sold on John Manships auction for a lot less than that (£800.00 odd I think) I can honestly say it hasn't bothered me at all, as for me it was worth it. I think people like myself who have gradually bought their collections over many years won't be as bothered (or effected) as people who have amassed a collection over a short time - I have complete opposite examples of the above scenario. Ref rarity - as has been suggested, time will tell (or at least throw up some surprises from time to time) All the best, Len

......and in some cases they would be correct Len

......We'll never know...... ."Hello Mr Record Dealer, I have a Mel Britt for sale"......."It ain't that rare mate, there was loads kicking about at one time".........OR........"Hello Mr Record Dealer, I'd like to buy your Mel Britt please".........."That's a very hard one mate, not seen one for years, probably only 20 or so in existence" Len

Easy mistake mate - 'Golden World' / 'Golden Wonder'.........'Ric-Tics' / 'Tic-Tacs'..........I'll always find the buffet for you Gilly Len P.s - Cats rule!

I think we're in unison mate Len

Great minds think alike! Len

'Bull & The Matadors If You Decide' (Great record) Len https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oj5j3KTF-Vk&feature=kp

Not a crap beginning (as I love it) but 'tis misleading Len P.s - I mention this very subject on a thread a while back - They said I was mad! 'YOUNG HEARTS - I'VE GOT LOVE FOR MY BABY' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umTlXx6EYkk

Defo needs an Historical Blue Plaque on the wall outside The 100 Club one day. All the best, Len P.s - Ady, did you get a birthday card from the Queen this year?

I was messing about at work trying to sort this to You Tube, and something I hadn’t noticed was my ‘hidden reaction’ right at the beginning of the final night one, when the chap who bought his camera (Keith Jones from Northampton btw) said..........“what ticket?”………A bloke who works for me smiled and said…….”That really p*ssed you off didn’t it?” …….They know me to well at work, and just knew I was thinking......"I’ve done all this, and all you had to do was remember your blo*dy ticket!".....That's just the way I am I'm afraid Thanks for filming this footage Keith Len

Hi mate, I have to say that last night was damn hard work - Believe it or not, because of the miserable manager at that time - he actually threatened to close the night down because it was 'too busy'! I warned him many times beforehand, he even had the cheek to charge me an extra £50.00 at the end of the night because of this. I refused to rise to his obnoxiousness and just paid it, even though I had to put a sign up saying sold out - But I just sneaked people in the side door without charging them......yes, quite a few stil owe me their entrance money! All the best, Len