Mr Smithy

The theory is, you only charge tax in your state. e.g. I live in NY so I can only charge tax if I sell it in NY. Anywhere else is non taxable.

I don't know how much soul is there but Intoxica is open in Cecil Ct. Haven't been there so I'd be curious to know what it's like in there

In a face to face situation I want the $, you want the record, you hand me a bunch of crispy or otherwise notes, I hand you the record. Easy. If I were to sell you yer basic medium price nowt special record ( You're in UK , right?) that doesn't warrant exceptional postage. USPS doesn't offer tracking or insurance for less than pretty much the cost of the record and some. I hand it over and it has to travel 3000 + miles, go through x # of hands totally untraceably. Much as we both want it there there is nothing I can do, nor you either. So however responsible I would be it's in the lap of the gods.

Should I feel ignored? I knew it existed, I got enough emails about it, but it never showed up as an option and never in my shipping. What am I doing right?

That's not fair, they know where the moon is, they can see it. The rest is true.

We have a different approach here, same number of POs but they are giving out early retirement deals to everyone and anyone, so less people. So you can go to the same place and look at more empty counters. We have a regular postie, 20+ years, who knows his stuff but if we have a replacement for some reason all bets are off.

Ta very much. I'd like to say it's purely altruistic but it's not. Not only do I want to sell them, and I'm not if it adds 10/20 or more % to the price and x days to delivery time, but I particularly object to the PO getting 8 squid for having some jobsworth sit there and not be able to find your package after you've stood in line for however long. I assume that's how it is there, it is here. Also Gladys wastes enough of your money on rubbish, he doesn't need more thanks to me. As to that Global EB thing , it's a total con among many that EB pull. Anything that EB does is pretty much a dead cert clusterf**k. Just more jobs/ $ for the boys. I can't believe anyone gets involved nor buys from anyone who does , but they do it seems.

Those US sellers that feign innocence at being in the Global Shipping BS. I'm not and never will be, mine is still regular shipping and I haven't done anything to anything. You actively have to sign into it by clicking buttons etc. So unless somehow I'm different, they're telling whoppers. BTW I always lowball it , without being asked, unless its a fairly large amount going to someone I don't know in some postal sink hole, and so far only 2/3 people have ever sent a message saying thanks. I'll still do it, but it would be a real treat if someone appreciated it once in a while. Click- Thanks for blah blah- Click - See s'easy.

See Pics and listen to clips of both sides – about ¾ of each but rest plays fine. Few light surface scuffs, so I would say VG+. Label on Villi side has dedication from Aka and a little wear on the left hand side. Label on Thang side had similar dedication but when I was cleaning it some of it wiped off. It may all come off, but that’s up to you. $1900 or 1250 GBP I/ it will be in UK from 5th to 15th Nov for those in UK who might be interested. PM me for pick up/ shipping arrangements Aka Shaic - Swave Villi Us -Ain't no big thang do - Dove Song short Both.mp3

There are several picture sleeve collectors out there who aren't fussed whether it's got a 45 in there or not. This is one that always seems to me to be slightly over the top. https://collectorsfrenzy.com/search?q=George+Martin+sleeve&so=p Not sure company sleeves will ever get really silly but who knows

All of the above and more. I don't post much but I look a lot. As I get reminded on a daily basis I know bugger all about soul music except what I like, and I don't care. More to the point I don't think any of you do either. I get to listen and learn from the best. What I get most from here is the fact that Limeyness is still thriving. NYC was an amazing place when I got here, just as London was. They are now both pale shadows of their former glory. I always missed something about the English that makes them very special and even though I can't live it much anymore, I can read it. So thank you Mike and all of you who brighten up my days. Long may you continue.

If everyone strikes out on a UK, I've got a US.

Which pile is which, can you tell?

See Pics and listen to clips of both sides – about ¾ of each but rest plays fine. Few light surface scuffs, so I would say VG+. Label on Villi side has dedication from Aka and a little wear on the left hand side. Label on Thang side had similar dedication but when I was cleaning it some of it wiped off. It may all come off, but that’s up to you. I’m taking offers from $2,200 up by PM Up till midnight EST Wednesday July 15th. It's in NYC. Payment from ROW. Bank transfer preferred but all things considered. In US. Carrier bag of used small bills is always favourite but again we can work something out. Not keen on PP Shipping by secure method to be agreed upon. Paid by buyer. Any questions feel free by PM. Aka Shaic - Swave Villi Us -Ain't no big thang do - Dove Song short Both.mp3

"Support local talent, even if it's not from around here" Wherever you are there has got to be a dealer, someone with a box full of spares / not really needed, that they can't be assed to put up for sale. Find out who they are, ( or someone on here speak up) go round their house. You get to play all sorts of bits & pieces , see what shape they're in for real and have a bunny & a beer. They get a few quid and rid of some stuff, you get some, to you, good stuff. There are 100s of great records for a few bob. Someone's probably got a deck, an amp and some dodgy speakers sitting in the attic / shed doing nothing as well. I have all of that but I'm in NYC which is a long way on the bus. You might even learn something and find a friend to help you in your quest. There are some great , friendly people on here. Also some idiots, but that's another topic entirely.

I think you'll find it's a more popular method that people will admit

Chronologically. The ones I bought recently are on the top of the pile.

Didn't know him except on here, but he seemed like a good lad. Sincere condolences to all family & friends RIP

Damn!! Was there ever a man who could turn your knees to water like that. Was there ever a bigger smile with a mile wide gap in the teeth that made a better sound. Is there anyone on here who can't remember where they were when they heard When a man ..... There are a few people out there that made several records, most of them good and well worth a play, but if he stopped making anything after WAMLAW, we'd all still remember him and a big stupid grin would come on our faces when we heard it. Not many you can say that about. RIP

Watch Winder? I don't see what the big deal is to spending 2 mins with some wrist action every morning while you're listening to the news or something. Almost the same as going to the gym.

I do. I bought a Mickey Mouse wind up for $8 in Times Square when I got here 30 odd years ago and kept it going til about 5 years ago, probably paid 20 x that in repairs over the years. Now I have a Timex wind up about 40 yrs old up that keeps banging away. It's tricky to find someone to fix them now. Watchmaking schools are a thing of the past, so all that are left are a few old guys working from their living rooms. 10 years from now they'll all be gone, except the few high end places that sneer at you and only want to work on top o the liners and charge a mint for it. When it goes, if I don't first, you can pick up one at yard estate sales for nowt and even if they aren't going a squirt of oil and a shake usually does it and away you go. I'd like to think you could just go and get it fixed but it is non cost effective now. Shame, another lost art.

Ta, Pete. I thought it was a recent thing I was looking for. He must have done all that drivel because he can't take a pic in focus He got more than I would have given for it, probably 20c a word. I've often wondered, why do people take pictures of just the label, I and I suspect others, don't play the label. In this case it was out of focus so doesn't matter really

In all caps too, bloody hard to get through. Anyone got a link. I was going to look see if he put a pic up, or do you just have to settle for 1000 words, but I can't find it

Well done Pete, not often you get a real treat out of the blue on your birthday. Put a grin on your face for the day I'll be bound.