Everything posted by Tiberius
-
Customs Charges
No, just to be clear, the suggestion isn't that the actual customs charges are paying for the postal system. Here in the UK Royal Mail impose an £8 "handling" fee over and above any applicable VAT/customs charges, which the recipient of the parcel must pay to have the parcel released. It's this £8 charge which supposedly goes back into running the postal system. So here in the UK we are (potentially) paying VAT + Customs charges + £8 Royal Mail handling fee depending on the factors discussed elsewhere ie value on customs form, if sent as "gift" or "goods" etc and cost of postage.
-
Customs Charges
Thank you for giving me the facts. Good to know my 8 quid is being well spent. At the risk of sounding facetious, I'm delighted to hear that for all the additional staff and facilities these fees seemingly pay for, customs charges are still not being collected. Long may it continue.........I've got 4 parcels arriving in the week.
-
Janus - (Label Of The Week)
A nice version & the flip isn't bad. The only clip I could find of that one online is here - https://www.rarenorthernsoul.com/Rare-70s-80s/17607/love-dont-come-easy/#product
-
Uni - (Label Of The Week)
Garland Green - 40 Days and Nights - Jealous Kind Of Fella LP
-
Uni - (Label Of The Week)
Garland Green - Ain't That Good Enough - Jealous Kind Of Fella LP
-
Customs Charges
There's a similar thread on here every week now so, although there's still an element of luck/inconsistency call it what you will, clearly Royal Mail and/or HMRC etc are tightening up. All the info is here - https://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsPortalWebApp/channelsPortalWebApp.portal?_nfpb=true&propertyType=document&_pageLabel=pageTravel_ShowContent&id=HMCE_CL_000014#P21_1913 Remember if you get a card through the door to say you owe vat/import duty Royal Mail will charge you £8 on top for the privelege.
-
Uni - (Label Of The Week)
Betty Everett - Unlucky Girl
-
Ain't Rare, Don't Care : This Record Has It All
The Dells have featured already in this thread, & I'd guess those numbers already mentioned will be the most popular choices, but here's a slower one which "has it all" imo. The Dells - A Little Understanding .....just drips soul.
-
Cleaning Grubby Record Labels
Label paper type is key. Matt or glossy. Glossy labels are easier to clean. On cheaper records I use a Steadtler Mars plastic eraser to gently remove storage ring marks on the white areas of glossy labels. These are far less abrasive than conventional erasers but must still be used with care (very light pressure) to prevent label damage. After use you will see the grime on the white of the eraser. It's then necessary to scrape this residue left on the eraser away, I just use my finger nail, to reveal fresh clean white eraser surface prior to use again. On dirty labels keep checking how mucky the eraser is getting and clean it as required. This way you aren't just spreading the crap around the label. I don't try to get the label spotless, just improve it somewhat, although often they come up very clean. I wouldn't use this technique on the coloured areas of a label, or a coloured label with no white bits, as you'll easily rub through the colour. Matt labels are best avoided as are damaged/bubbled labels for obvious reasons. A good example of a label which cleans up well using this method would be 60's US RCA white label promos. Note: Try at you own risk, I accept no responsibilty for accidents.
-
Ain't Rare, Don't Care : This Record Has It All
What a great 45 it is with the awesome flip - Just Be Sincere
-
Ain't Rare, Don't Care : This Record Has It All
No worries. To be honest I would've been more suprised if you hadn't been sorted a copy by now.
-
Ain't Rare, Don't Care : This Record Has It All
Try this...but you should probably be able to get it cheaper. https://www.ebay.com/itm/JACKIE-WILSON-WHISPERS-Gettin-Louder-1966-USA-EX-COPY-/370605372386?pt=UK_Records&hash=item5649cd33e2
-
Ain't Rare, Don't Care : This Record Has It All
(Little) Carl Carlton - Why Don't They Leave Us Alone - Backbeat
-
Ain't Rare, Don't Care : This Record Has It All
Jackie Wilson - The Whispers Getting Louder The Velvelettes - Needle In A Haystack The Mirettes - He's Alright With Me Wiliam Bell - The Man In The Street The Esquires - Girls In The City The Ultimations - Would I Do It Over
-
Janus - (Label Of The Week)
Charlie Mitchell with his version of the J.R. Bailey song - After Hours. Has a nice flip too - Love Don't Come Easy.
-
Mercury - (Label Of The Week)
The Spectrums - Our Meeting Place
-
Janus - (Label Of The Week)
Barry Wickham Rare Records have a VG copy listed. It isn't noted as a DJ copy in the description but the description might not be totally accurate. Obviously, if it is a stock copy, this may have radio station stamps/writing on label.....but non is mentioned in the description.
-
Janus - (Label Of The Week)
Cissy Houston - I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself
-
Janus - (Label Of The Week)
Johnny Nash - Falling In And Out Of Love
-
Janus - (Label Of The Week)
Na Allen deserves a mention. How about "I Was Telling Her About You" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sU9m1_zn88o
-
Janus - (Label Of The Week)
The Inclinations - I'm Gonna Make Love Last This Time
-
Janus - (Label Of The Week)
Intrigues - Fly Now - Pay Later
-
Janus - (Label Of The Week)
You learn something every day. Thanks for clearing up my misconception that this was the same Joey Dee as on Jubilee etc. The wikipedia entry for Cymande does indeed list this particular Joey Dee as vocalist/percussionist.
-
Times Gone By - Music Track
Maybe not the best place to post this (admin- feel free to move) but imo one of the best on International Artists is Frankie Lee's "I Love The Go Go Girls". Not the same Frankie Lee of Peacock label fame.
-
Janus - (Label Of The Week)
Joey Dee - Baby Don't You Know (I Need You)