One's trash is someone else's treasure


I would be interested to find out what “treasures” you people have come across in your journey to audio nirvana on the used market. For me, it was in 1993 (I don’t remember if the internet was already at its early stages of development – I don’t think so), and I came across an ad in our local newspaper for a Linn LP-12. The second I read the ad, I immediately called the seller who happens to be this older fellow who obviously didn’t have the slightest clue what he’s about to relinquish. I drove to his apartment and there it was, a Linn LP-12 complete with an LVX tone arm, a K9 cartridge and the smoke dustcover – all in excellent condition. The asking price? $100!!!! While I was in his apartment checking the table out, the seller received about three phone calls regarding the LP-12 too bad for those prospective buyers but first come, first serve. Talk about someone’s trash being someone else’s treasure!!!! About three years later, I sold the table for $900! It was about this time when the digital front end was really taking off with the transport and outboard DAC options. Now, I’m back into vinyl (just recently got back actually) and have a VPI Scout Aries with JMW 9 arm and a Dynavector 10x5 cartridge. This time, my analog set up is a keeper!!!! What treasures have you come across??????
gemini
Hey Gemini,

You're allowed to post here after this beating, don't worry bro, it's not the Asylum !
I'd like to offer you $5.00 for the Beetles collection (a really poor band, highly overated).

PW
Even though I'm not the biggest Beatles fan, I'd offer at least $15 for Gemini's Beatle collection. Shipping costs are the great unknown here. I suspect a complete collection of Japanese pressings of the Beatles has to be worth a lot more than $10.
Where are you Gemini? If you're in my neck of the woods, I'll pay cash and carry.
"Hals_den said - Even though I'm not the biggest Beatles fan, I'd offer at least $15 for Gemini's Beatle collection"

I shake my head in amazement.

It's little wonder why we can't get along.

PW