Reel to reel deck -Talk me in or out of buying

Kkurtis, I would suspect that lots of us use R-R decks on a regular basis. Otherwise, why are all those tapes -- the good ones at least, not the junk -- snapped up at increasingly higher prices on Ebay? I have two Teacs, one with a Dolby capability, and can assure you that they see a lot of service. Dave

@Steveaudio: A word of wisdom as George Harrison said: ALL things must pass - so you aren't the first to have this found out.

RTR was dear to my heart at one point as it was my main source for many years. I have a Tandberg 9200XD that is out of service due to the heads being worn out.

As long as we have a few RTR folks here...anyone know my options to get it back into service? I checked on a repair maybe ten years back and it was near the original purchase price(1976). Anyone know a better way?
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Fishboat,

You might try giving JRF Magnetic Sciences a call.

http://www.jrfmagnetics.com/

I would be tickled pink to hear that you are able to get your Tandberg up and running!

~Fx

This is what scares me: A 7 1/2 IPS reel to reel tape of the Beatles Revolver on Ebay (link below) going for $113 and the bidding isn't over yet. Sheesh.

You guys are no help. I want a deck, then I don't want a deck. I want a deck, now I don't want a deck. I have no idea. I'm going to try to hold on until this passes or I break down and buy something in the middle of the night when no one can see me.

http://cgi.ebay.com/BEATLES-REVOLVER-REEL-TO-REEL-TAPE-JOHN-LENNON-HARRISON_W0QQitemZ4823552956QQcategoryZ618QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem