Looking for a NM (or close to) original promo of the Pointer Sisters - Send him Back

1 hour ago, Kjw said:

Looking for a NM (or close to) original promo of the Pointer Sisters - Send him Back

There's one just popped up on Carolina soul website mate, can't remember what the grade was

8 minutes ago, Winsford Soul said:

There's one just popped up on Carolina soul website mate, can't remember what the grade was

Seen that one - I'm guessing that will go for way over the value. I'm looking to pay £300.

 

5 hours ago, Kjw said:

Seen that one - I'm guessing that will go for way over the value. I'm looking to pay £300.

 

In VG+ condition so probably Excellent as the seller grades conservatively. Not a record that can be picked up cheaply these days.

13 hours ago, Frankie Crocker said:

In VG+ condition so probably Excellent as the seller grades conservatively. Not a record that can be picked up cheaply these days.

I've had this numerous times in the past, granted, it's not as easy to pick up now as most are sat in collections, but it shouldn't be any more than £300. The price isn't anything to do with rarity, more availability, there are a lot of them around. 

9 hours ago, Kjw said:

I've had this numerous times in the past, granted, it's not as easy to pick up now as most are sat in collections, but it shouldn't be any more than £300. The price isn't anything to do with rarity, more availability, there are a lot of them around. 

Correct, but there’s extremely limited availability! I doubt you will see a mint demo available at easily-affordable set sale price in the near future as it's an auction record. Sure, there’s been plenty around as evidenced on Popsike, but generally now firmly lodged in collections. Good luck with your quest.

16 hours ago, Frankie Crocker said:

Correct, but there’s extremely limited availability! I doubt you will see a mint demo available at easily-affordable set sale price in the near future as it's an auction record. Sure, there’s been plenty around as evidenced on Popsike, but generally now firmly lodged in collections. Good luck with your quest.

Like you say there are plenty around, therefore in reality it's not an auction record, the same as many that get listed for auction nowadays. That's why prices get hyped up over their true value. In the past auctions were reserved for genuine rare records. 

12 hours ago, Kjw said:

Like you say there are plenty around, therefore in reality it's not an auction record, the same as many that get listed for auction nowadays. That's why prices get hyped up over their true value. In the past auctions were reserved for genuine rare records. 

You’re right, there’s been plenty sold - over 50 demos on Popsike, but all auctioned. Now it is in the £250+ class, it is auctionable on the off-chance it will realise a juicy sum. The number sold and filed away for good informs us there are now fewer out there to be snagged. I have the two variants of the demo, both bought at auction, but they will never be offered for sale. I doubt anyone will pop up on Soul Source with a mint demo for sale at an affordable set-sale price as this record is hugely in demand. The situation is made more complex by the shortage of genuine issues, so the safe way to go is to buy a demo. I take your point about auctions - sure, they push prices up, but it’s relative scarcity that contributes to this plus a willingness to pay for items that are fast becoming unavailable.