Benji

Really? Why do you think so?

I guess almost every country in the world charges import duty. So why saying "Only in this fecking RIP OFF country would this happen"? If you're going to import goods above a certain value you have to pay import duty and (at least in Germany) VAT. It doesn't and shouldn't matter whether the goods are new or used. We all are or were spending loads of $$$ for records in the US and usually get away with it. So why is it a such a big deal if we get caught now and then?

I once bought a lot of about 100/120 records from an ex-record shop owner in the US. Blokes at the customs didn't really trust the value of $18 on the parcel so they asked me to come to the office and be present when they're going to open the box and examine the content. They took out all the records and went through them one by one to see if there is any invoice or price tags to indicate the true value. They didn't find anything so they just wrapped up the box again, gave it to me and told me politely to fu*k off home. At home I opened the box only to find that each and every record had prices of anything between $5-$15 written on the other side of the sleeves! If the guys at the customs had flipped just one record and saw the price on the sleeve they would have charged me at least 150-200 euros.

I agree that some "trophy" or hot in demanders seem to settle down at more realistic prices. But looking at my recent Ebay auctions I have the feeling that record prices are decreasing generally as well. E.g. Candace Love - Wonderful Night on Aquarius, valued at about 15-20 quid, I only got 3 quid for it. Or Little Carl Carlton-Competition aint nothing on Back Beat. Listed on Soul Source for 35 quid and I didn't even get my start price of 9.99 for it.

Tavares - Either Heaven must be missing an angel or Dont take away were played before they made it to the Top 5, weren't they?

Russ, Ace Records issued a "Westbound Sound of Detroit" CD a few years ago. here's a quote from their website which backs up what you said: "The Westbound and Eastbound labels were the home to many classic soul groups from the late 60s through to the end of the 70s. Their two most successful outfits were The Detroit Emeralds and The Fantastic Four. All the hits and main albums by these two aggregations are already available on Westbound, so The Westbound Sound Of Detroit allows a long-overdue look at some rarer non-album and unissued tracks from both groups as well as the best tracks from others who also recorded for the Westbound and Eastbound stable. As an added bonus, many of the recordings feature the crack Detroit rhythm section of James Jamerson on bass, Robert White on guitar and Richard 'Pistol' Allen on drums. Among the groups featured are the Houston Outlaws (rumoured to be a pseudonym for Archie Bell & The Drells in their immediate post-Atlantic period), the personnel unknown-but-still-fabulous Motivations, the Richard 'Popcorn' Wylie-associated New Holidays and 1 track When I'm Back On My Feet by an (as yet) unidentified artist (which is a shame, as the song is terrific)." I have the CD myself but haven't played it for years, I recall one of the tracks on that CD is an unissed goodie. I think it was one of the Unique Blend ones. Link to CD on Ace Records site

I'm afraid not. Even if I had been old and english enough to actually hear it at Wigan Casino I wouldn't have danced to it. Not a good one even for a pop record. But yet highly collectable IMO because of its relevance to the Northern Soul scene in the 70s. I'm happy with my german issue complete with the ultra rare picture sleeve

Now gone. Thanks to everybody showing interest in it and thanks to Flanny for his posting, what was your share again? 0.5%?

For sale: Edwin Starr - I just wanted to cry - German Tamla-Motown 45 (with original P/S!) Current Motown/Northern monster spin all over the UK. Disc in very nice EX, sleeve in VG++ condition. 100 GBP incl. signed for post and Paypal fees. Very rare original german Tamla-Motown 45 issue. Never came out on 45 anywhere else. Last copy I know of sold for 90 quid but minus the picture sleeve. Any further questions, please PM. Thanks Benji

I seriously doubt that Great Britain is the only country in the world charging import duty on goods from abroad.

On Ebay probably 150+, on Soul Source 5p

Rather generic and very hectic IMO. They'd rather stick to their Funk. If Trouble's "scene" needs to rely on tracks like this it's really in a sad state...

It definitely was played in Scotland at some time in the past. I can remember the playlist for a scottish allnighter printed in Shades of Soul early 90s. Reason why I remember that so well is that ML didn't really fit in with all the US stuff on that playlist. Nice record, very atmospheric but more quality pop than Northern IMO

Didn't know any of the records discussed in this thread I just played all the RefoSoul ones posted. Sorry guys, but they're average at best, most tunes are crap. Have you guys lost your senses for good singers, talent and quality productions on your search for the next unknown record? For example that Buddy Cantrell 45 one is off key, disjointed and all around shite. Phew, now I got that off my chest I'm ready for you to tar and feather me...

For sale: Lot of 25 45s by the Spinners I got hold of a bunch of Spinners records recently and have a few left over that I don't have any use for. 19 US origs, 2 Euro origs and 4 reissues. All but two 45s are unplayed store stock, the dutch and german 45s are nice VG++. Complete list below. Price 20 quid plus postage. If you're interested, please PM. Thanks, Benji Atlantic 2962 - One of a kind/Don't let the green grass fool you Atlantic 2973 - We belong together/Ghetto child Atlantic 3006 - Mighty love pt.1/pt.2 Atlantic 3309 - Love or leave/you made a promise to me Atlantic 3341 - Wake up susan/If you can't be in love Atlantic 3382 - You're throwing a good love away/You're all I need in life Atlantic 3400 - Me and my music/I'm riding your shadow Atlantic 3462 - Easy come, easy go/One step away Atlantic 3493 - If you wanna dance/Once in a life proposal Atlantic 3619 - With my eyes/Body language Atlantic 3637 - Disco ride/Medley (Working my way back to U/Forgive me girl) Atlantic 3664 - Pipedream/Medley (Cupid/I've loved you for a long time) Atlantic 3798 - Be my love/Medley (Yesterday once more/Nothing remains the same) Atlantic 89922 - Funny how time slips away/I'm calling you now Atlantic 89962 - So far away/Magic in the moonlight Atlantic 89648 - All your love/Our time for love Atlantic 89689 - Right or wrong/Love is in season Atlantic 89226 (DJ) - Space balls (short/long vers) Mirage 99604 - Put us together again/Show me your magic Atlantic Golden Oldies 13144 - Could it be I'm falling in love/Ghetto child Atlantic Golden Oldies 13171 - I'm coming home/He'll never love you like I do Atlantic Oldies Series 13220 - Medley (Cupid/I've loved you for a long time)/Medley (Working my way back to U/Forgive me girl) Old Gold UK 9916 (w/ PS) - Could it be I'm falling in love/Medley (Working my way back to U/Forgive me girl) Atlantic Holland 10834 (w/ PS) - The rubberband man/Now that we're together Atlantic Germany 11432 (w/ PS) - Working my way back to you/Disco ride

Final bump. All auctions ending around 6:40 pm

those 40 secs are the best part of the whole song! Why on earth they never issued a 12" of it. If I could go back in time I'd say the folks at Alston ditch the Lew Kirton 12" and go for Charles Johnson instead.

Chris, that was maybe two years ago when there was a huge demand for it. I recall Edu from Barcelona having trouble recently to get rid of his copy @ 250 or was it 275? I'd say 250 or 300 max if buyer is really desperate. I sold my copy a few weeks ago for 250 and wouldn't pay more for it. Not really rare as already said, I had 2-3 copies over the years, none of them off center

End-of-week bump. All auctions ending this coming sunday late afternoon. All still at bargain prices!

After all your racist postings earlier this year you should be banned from selling on Soul Source IMO....

I know it's his real name but I always thought Sherlock Holmes is a rather odd name for a singer

With every respect but I somehow think you got your Ebay listing wrong in the beginning. When sellers put something for sale on Ebay they can clearly state the postage rates for each and every region, e.g. UK/Europe/Rest of World in the "Shipping and Payments" part. So from wherever buyers might be they get the correct postage quoted in their invoices don't they?

I discussed that with the other three personalities and we all find this very unfair and infact discriminating against any physically non-existing persons! I'd challenge you to fight to the death by light saber but they other three can't be bothered and are already off to the pub...

Number of 250 pressed is quoted in the other thread. Considering how many people were into Northern Soul back in the 70s this is very small number, I guess most copies just disappeared over the years.

Never told that before in public but I have several split personalities inside me (at least four), one has already voted and the other three also go for WF so that's 19-13 in favour of a proper soul record.