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Guess John run's his business for the same reason's as the rest of us who run a business or go to work, to live. Just so happen's with time effort and good presentation as with everything, it has eventually paid off, bonus to John is his dream combining Income with pleasure has obviously come true. Something most of us can only sit and dream of though some will envy In the last few year's mainly due to scare storie's (bottom falling out of record collecting etc), a few people have sold - some in job lot's. Dealer's like John have got to a position where they are able to buy collection's, so a lot of big stuff flow's through their fingers. Put on auction the buyer dictate's the price not the dealer these day's. Some prefer it so they are guaranteed authentication of the record - rather than maybe take a risk and buy from Ebay etc.... Think most of us have at one time or another used one of John's guide's whether price or boot etc... Let's move this thread away from one person - discuss in general again.... Though - whatever way you look at it - come's down to my original post - Credit card's - overdraft - loan's have all assisted in the high price's.... Best get some work done myself... Karen

Agree totally - most people's life style's would change dramatically without it - but is relative to the reason for mad price's often paid - based on "I want it" whatever - will go to whatever - just stick it on overdraft/credit card etc..... If having to put hand in pocket for cash out of wage packet, as we used to do in the early 80's - more serious thought would be made before going that extra couple of £100 or more, infact no option but to stop at limit.... Just pointing out a fact, not preaching / critising - been there, done it, got T.shirt as they say.... try to be cash only for me from now on - managed to keep to it for last year... Karen

Looking back to your teen year's you could easy spend that entire weeks wage on a record or 2 - look at your salary now on a weekly basis pre out-going's mortgage food etc similar comparison? Yes the big stuff would take more than a weeks salary - but as prices have increased so have salaries - all relative and comparable to some degree. Having said that - lot of big in demand stuff - few copies - one off's etc will continue to attract and fetch big monies - as these are usually auctioned the buyer will always dictate the final price as they are paying the money....... Maybe we should look at one the real reason's, record prices have been able to go mad - Credit...... credit cards - loans and overdrafts - face it without them very few would be buying as much or paying the prices they do.... Would you have bought as much as you have and gone as high in the last 16 yrs if you had to pay cash direct from your wage Stop and think how often do you pay for a record - higher priced stuff anyway without using credit card or if bankers card is it from overdraft - or cash loan put into bank etc etc in some way or another Food for thought with your breaky.. Karen

Tried the link - nothing coming up - tried to google - still nothing Help - pleasee...... Karen

Play the bit of black vinyl for godsake... or don't bother collecting.. no point covering with a card board sleeve and boxed... Admire (label), listen (vinyl) n enjoy (sound)... on a regular basis... that's what I do anyway's.. Karen

Too many to mention Sadly all 3 collections I've had. I was a mere 16yr old when I starting collecting RCA issues and MGM demos, sold when got married - then 2 joint collections which had to be sold, heartbreaking, had some good rare stuff and nice foreign and dare I say on here, R & B bits n bobs .... Rebuilding my own collection again, which unless am gonna lose the roof above my head and have no food for the table - it ain't going no where.......... Karen

Just had a word - said "I'm of sound mind"........ Now it's your turn..... Karen

Not heard before - very bland and non-descript, Imo, Pete. Maybe one best kept for your ears only Karen

Threatening legal action in the hope to prevent people from being truthful/warning others or just stating facts in posts etc is a coward's way of dealing with things. Should be man enough in my opinion to face up to the truth and consequences of their actions. Good to hear the site will offer it's full support n backing etc to anyone of us faced with this situation. Karen

Took the words right out of my mouth Martyn, just about to post a similar reply. Why shouldn't the DJ who after putting time, money and effort into discovering the record be able to have the exclusiveness of it in their playlist, keeping it to him/her self by covering it. Up to other's then to put their own time and effort into finding another copy, part of the fun is the guessing and searching till it is uncovered - surely Karen

Sure have I'm gonna do it by myself - Jewel Awesome record and what a voice Never seen him, though sure it'll be an fantastic experience especially seeing him perform the above live Karen

To be honest can't remember a time in my life when I haven't danced - though remember going to the teeny bop in my village then advancing to the teenage version when I was 10 ( my mates dad ran it so I was aloud though not old enough ). Dancing to stuff like The kid then by time I was old enough to go officially I 'd moved onto Nancy Wilson etc. Dancing came natural - always used my body to express my passion for the music Though god only knows what I look like but I don't care, when I get on that dance floor I just enjoy myself Karen

Sounded fantastic out - good flowing dancer ( sorry missed your spot and maria had to kindly play it on your behalf ) really appreciate it - your a star Karen Spotted it months ago on Pat Brady's site - dunno why didn't buy it at the time - just bought a copy this week - waiting for postie to bring to my door Iooking forward to flipping it - I'll let you know what I think Karen

Hi Sean When did you last see one forsale - would dearly love a copy too Priceless - Yes realistically - any idea of price Pleasee... Karen

Hi Shane Always given thought to this one. Had this wonderful ideal that Paris would love, treasure and enjoy them, when I'm gone As with everything in life - never turns out as you hoped Nearly 15 now and even though she's grown up with northern ( even listened to it from the womb) Only likes 2 records. In fact she won't entertain it she has her own identity as an Emo No bloody idea what I'm gonna do now Karen

Just can't get enough of this deep soul record - What a voice Can anyone help with value pleaseee Karen

Gonna be awkward and choose 3 Gwen Owens - Just say your wanted ( speaks for it's self ) Barons of Soul - You need love ( got that certain something soooo good ) Hayes Cotton - Black Wings have my angel ( well...do I really have to say ) Karen

Deep dark secret - Fab record and recorded the year I was born too Probably a lot later but "It's the bottle or me" on Gamble is another brilliant record by her - Interesting that It's A side, "You're gonna miss me (when I'm gone) was originally the B side to "What kind of lady" Karen

Yes seems that way, anyone interested pm me Thanks for all the info Des- been trying for a while to get further with this - was sure there must be more info on them - always drew a blank - where theres a will theres a way as they say Now just need to find out if any or all of the orig group still alive - Anyone fancy hearing "Baron's of Soul" sing "You need love" Live..... In my dreams or ......... Karen

Cheers Shane Sent pm Karen

Agree with you Joan - great record Close your ears to the vocals and it sounds soooo like Ton of Dynamite - Frankie (Love man) Crocker spent many nites stomping my arse off to that... Karen