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Sealed MOFI's on eBay

Where did all the sealed Mobile Fidelity recordings that are on eBay come from? It seems that 2 out of every 3 MoFI's listed for sale are sealed, is this possible? Didn't anyone ever buy these to listen to? Is there any way to know for sure these sealed copies are originals? I saw a sealed copy of Led Zeppelin II listed for $495.00! Are these recording worth what people are paying for them? I buy LP's to listen to, something sealed in a plastic bag doesn't excite me!
rickcomer
qdrone
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1250.00 is chump change to some people in this world. Also if the person bought it and then sold the selections in the box he did not want he would still break even or even make a profit and keep the few Stones albums he coveted.
audiofeil
4,011 posts
 
You never really know on Ebay if one or more bidders are conspiring to drive up the price.

There's a good chance that $1250 Stones box set never really changed hands.

Ebay can be a shell game folks. Don't believe everything you see.
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swampwalker
5,138 posts
 
They don't call if flea-bay for nothing. Shill bidding is a problem at every auction anywhere. That's why I like this site; you just negotiate a deal (or not).
psacanli
535 posts
 
Qdrone is right and for some it would be simply an impulse buy they would be very pleased with and they wouldn't consider selling any part of it. Might even keep it sealed for their kids. u nvr no.
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