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Re: Rare, Rarest and Most Expensive VU items
Posted: 20 May 2013 09:32
by bradski
leamanc wrote:bradski wrote:I dunno - I've looked at it and I think that spine thing is just the way the paper has been printed and pasted/ folded onto the cardboard US style. I've seen that type of thing before on US sleeves.... ie - a slight misalignment.
The guy has over 12,000 feedback / 100%. I think he knows what he's doing.
I agree that mint vinyl doesn't really exist though. 'Mint' means perfect in every respect - and with vinyl that is virtually impossible.
It is a little hard to argue with 100% positive feedback on 12,000 transactions. But just look at those pics again -- there's pretty noticeable ringwear on the front. Sure, it's a nice copy, but I think it devalues the word 'mint' when this guy describes it as 'mint minus' or whatever term he used. That looks like "VG" or "VG+" at best, to me. Maybe the vinyl is more 'minty', but we only get a picture of the record in the sleeve.
All this actually makes me feel better. When it comes time to sell off my vinyl, it should net a small fortune. Hopefully, it's my daughter selling it all off after I'm six feet under...and hopefully I never have need to sell it off while I'm still alive and kicking.
Yes - that shrink wrap could be hiding a nest of evils. I see what you mean about the ringwear - its looks shady. Its always best to under-grade any record ... then when the record is recieved the purchaser is pleasantly surprised. As you say - maybe the record is minty fresh - in which case ... it does elevate it.
I try to keep my records in EX condition if I can (EX doesn't exist anymore, apparently, but I still use it). My collection, such as it is, is a working collection ... ie I earn money from it... so I'm not so concerned as to condition. I would hesitate to describe any of my records as truly 'mint'. When selling I would never apply it.
Re: Rare, Rarest and Most Expensive VU items
Posted: 05 Jun 2013 16:31
by alfredovu
http://www.ebay.com/itm/380650442244?ss ... 1435.l2649
This is one (or it shoud be) of the Holy Grails for VU Newspapers ads collectors: VIllage Voice April 7, 1967: Vu on front page, Full page article with pics of the VU at The Open Stage and glorious half page ad "Exploding Plastic Inevitable" ... it went yesterday for $157.50... sometimes I do not understand ebayers...
Re: Rare, Rarest and Most Expensive VU items
Posted: 06 Jun 2013 02:02
by MJG196
alfredovu wrote:http://www.ebay.com/itm/380650442244?ss ... 1435.l2649
This is one (or it shoud be) of the Holy Grails for VU Newspapers ads collectors: VIllage Voice April 7, 1967: Vu on front page, Full page article with pics of the VU at The Open Stage and glorious half page ad "Exploding Plastic Inevitable" ... it went yesterday for $157.50... sometimes I do not understand ebayers...
Was that in the book?!
Re: Rare, Rarest and Most Expensive VU items
Posted: 06 Jun 2013 15:32
by alfredovu
Indeed! pages 20-21
Re: Rare, Rarest and Most Expensive VU items
Posted: 21 Aug 2013 21:06
by Supafly
How rare are the stock copies if All Tomorrow's Parties?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/370881764255?ss ... 1439.l2649
Anyone have any background. They definitely seem rarer than the promo versions
Re: Rare, Rarest and Most Expensive VU items
Posted: 22 Aug 2013 11:05
by alfredovu
All VU Stock singles are much rarerer than their counter promos.
I saw it yesterday. If not wrong it started at $100 but seems seller got an offer at $400 and ended the auction. I bought my copy 20 years ago or so and paid $250.00. Since that I have seen probbaly 3-4 copies on sale. IMO, $400 is a good deal for the Buyer
Re: Rare, Rarest and Most Expensive VU items
Posted: 23 Aug 2013 04:14
by Supafly
alfredovu wrote:All VU Stock singles are much rarerer than their counter promos.
I saw it yesterday. If not wrong it started at $100 but seems seller got an offer at $400 and ended the auction. I bought my copy 20 years ago or so and paid $250.00. Since that I have seen probbaly 3-4 copies on sale. IMO, $400 is a good deal for the Buyer
Yes I am pretty psyched about it
Re: Rare, Rarest and Most Expensive VU items
Posted: 03 Sep 2013 11:52
by bleach
Never seen this strange Japanese beast before - wonder when it dates from...1980s? Looks like some odd bootleg - it ain't pretty but it does have a wonky charm to it. Yours for $300, description says..
RARE 12" SPECIAL PROMOTION, LIMITED EDITION TEST SAMPLER ONE SIDE PICTURE DISC FROM JAPAN, NO OTHER INFORMATION .
A. Velvet Underground - Candy says (Original Version)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-VELVET-UNDE ... 19e1972316
Re: Rare, Rarest and Most Expensive VU items
Posted: 30 Sep 2013 23:10
by dixigas
Re: Rare, Rarest and Most Expensive VU items
Posted: 01 Oct 2013 04:17
by Supafly
What is a close gut banana mono?
