Ebay lameness, or normal?? - Page 3

seeker007nmss · #31 06-13-2006, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by amber

Yeah, I know. That's what I was saying.

It seems pretty obvious to me.

But they keep bidding early anyway.... *sigh* Also check local used record stores in your area. (that are left). Should be able to get the basic lp's and a few promos cheap. I am envious, because there should be some Fritz items floating around where you are. Flyers and things.

amber · #32 06-13-2006, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by seeker007nmss

But they keep bidding early anyway.... *sigh* Also check local used record stores in your area. (that are left). Should be able to get the basic lp's and a few promos cheap. I am envious, because there should be some Fritz items floating around where you are. Flyers and things.

There is about fifty used stores here. Also, I was at Ashby flea market on Sunday, and there is an album guy there. I got two Cars records for $2 each. I don't want to collect things, I want to have records to play. I mean, I can't really buy anything anyways. If I see Fritz items I'll let you know. Although i don't see how I would.

Nixxxed · #33 06-13-2006, 07:42 PM

Amber, eBay bidding snafus aside, if you can't find the original pressing of the Uncirculated Rumours set, don't waste your money.

I had the 80s repressing (all 3 LPs on red vinyl which I think is what seeker is talking about), and the sound was truly horrible. Brian's nails-on-a-chalkboard description doesn't even begin to describe it. Also, the covers were washed-out (color-wise) like they had been sitting in a sunny window for a few years.

Here's the story I heard about them - keep in mind this is Stevie lore (

):

The original pressings of the UR set were made directly from Stevie's tapes (the ones that were stolen? I've never heard for sure). They sold like hotcakes. I *believe* they were all on black vinyl. Then in the mid-to-late '80s, someone else resissued them, using the original pressing as the source. A bootlegger bootlegging a bootlegger ...

. But they didn't use any kind of technology to do so -- the reissued LPs sound like they played the original pressing on a turntable with a dirty needle, and set up a tape recorder in front of the speakers. All kinds of weird noises on top of Stevie's already low-tech demos. Not pretty. They also used a similar technique for the covers - just photographing the originals or some kind of weird photocopy technique - but think of a color copier or printer with low toner. Not pretty.

As for the stuff someone listed at wynnco, that looks like yet another pressing to me. I would think they did it themselves, given that wynnco created those box sets of the first 3 albums too.

seeker007nmss · #34 06-13-2006, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Nixxxed

Amber, eBay bidding snafus aside, if you can't find the original pressing of the Uncirculated Rumours set, don't waste your money.

I had the 80s repressing (all 3 LPs on red vinyl which I think is what seeker is talking about), and the sound was truly horrible. Brian's nails-on-a-chalkboard description doesn't even begin to describe it. Also, the covers were washed-out (color-wise) like they had been sitting in a sunny window for a few years.

Here's the story I heard about them - keep in mind this is Stevie lore (

):

The original pressings of the UR set were made directly from Stevie's tapes (the ones that were stolen? I've never heard for sure). They sold like hotcakes. I *believe* they were all on black vinyl. Then in the mid-to-late '80s, someone else resissued them, using the original pressing as the source. A bootlegger bootlegging a bootlegger ...

. But they didn't use any kind of technology to do so -- the reissued LPs sound like they played the original pressing on a turntable with a dirty needle, and set up a tape recorder in front of the speakers. All kinds of weird noises on top of Stevie's already low-tech demos. Not pretty. They also used a similar technique for the covers - just photographing the originals or some kind of weird photocopy technique - but think of a color copier or printer with low toner. Not pretty.

As for the stuff someone listed at wynnco, that looks like yet another pressing to me. I would think they did it themselves, given that wynnco created those box sets of the first 3 albums too.

I have the original pressings. They are on Black Vinyl with Uncirculated Rumours - Blue/white Label, More UR - green/white Label- LUR - orange/white Label. (Will post pics when I get scanner fixed)

amber · #35 06-13-2006, 07:49 PM

^^^^

Ooohhh. Hmmm. But then, who has those originals, and is the only way to tell because they have black vinyl? And, do those sound passable? Why do my CD's sound better?
But did you see the covers? They're so pretty!

Also, I haven't seen a major ledge fight in at least a week!

Nixxxed · #36 06-13-2006, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by amber

^^^^

Ooohhh. Hmmm. But then, who has those originals, and is the only way to tell because they have black vinyl? And, do those sound passable? Why do my CD's sound better?
But did you see the covers? They're so pretty!

Also, I haven't seen a major ledge fight in at least a week!

Yeah, the original covers are pretty - the colors are very bright and deep. The ebay link you sent (which I suspect is the reissue set) doesn't show the backs, and they're nice too. Lots of rare photographs.

seeker007nmss · #37 06-13-2006, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by amber

^^^^

Ooohhh. Hmmm. But then, who has those originals, and is the only way to tell because they have black vinyl? And, do those sound passable? Why do my CD's sound better?
But did you see the covers? They're so pretty!

Also, I haven't seen a major ledge fight in at least a week!

You Have too! (Wanna fight!)

amber · #38 06-13-2006, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Nixxxed

Yeah, the original covers are pretty - the colors are very bright and deep. The ebay link you sent (which I suspect is the reissue set) doesn't show the backs, and they're nice too. Lots of rare photographs.

One of the links Brian J. gave showed the backs (I think) - they are pretty.

Seeker - yeah, lets fight.

Okay, most dangerous cookie known to man - Pecan Sandies.

If you disagree, we can fight about that. I rarely buy cookies, but I just did, b/c I was in the store and they were on sale. I thought "Wow, those are soooo good, and I haven't had them in ever so long! (like, years)"
Now I'm doing my impression of a vacuum, I think I consumed three of them in less than one minute.

Nixxxed · #39 06-13-2006, 08:33 PM

Ta Da! I knew I had seen pics of the backs somewhere:

http://p070.ezboard.com/fbuckinghamn...icID=737.topic

Oh, and:

PECAN SANDIES SUCK

Johnny Stew · #40 06-13-2006, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by estranged4life

The rarest thing Fleetwood Mac related I have ever bid on (And won for $4.50) was an officially released audio cassette of the Buckingham/Nicks album on Polydor records (With a different track listing than the vinyl-Not to mention "Races Are Run" doesnt fade out, The band just quits playing in a "dead stop".)

I hate to be a pest, but any chance you might rip the audio from your cassette? At least for "Races Are Run"? I'd love to hear that mix.

Johnny Stew · #41 06-13-2006, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by seeker007nmss

Aw Goldmine, in the pre-internet days, it was always fun digging through some of the sellers tiny print to find goodies.

I loved, loved, LOVED Goldmine in my pre-internet days.

estranged4life · #42 06-13-2006, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

I hate to be a pest, but any chance you might rip the audio from your cassette? At least for "Races Are Run"? I'd love to hear that mix.

on the day I received the cassette in the mail...You have to turn the volume up on "Races Are Run" to hear the sudden 'dead stop', but it is clearly there whereas the LP has the song end by doing an early fade out.

amber · #43 06-13-2006, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Nixxxed

Ta Da! I knew I had seen pics of the backs somewhere:

http://p070.ezboard.com/fbuckinghamn...icID=737.topic

Oh, and:

NIXXXED SUCKS

yeah, they're gorgeous. you shouldn't be so down on yourself, though.

BTFLCHLD · #44 06-13-2006, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BTFLCHLD

Anyone see Griffin on D-List? She offered a weekend at her house that was won for $73,000! Everyone backed out with excuses, and she received $0!

Wrong again NIKI! There was a $5000 winning bidder for the weekend with Kathy Griffin. I love her D-list show. I found it interesting that Kathy (along with her family members) thought the winner was too 'mild-mannered' during the weekend when I have heard some celebs make statements that they prefer to be treated 'normally.' I wonder if wanting to be treated normally is really the case or most are secretly disappointed someone wasn't "OMG!"

Nixxxed · #45 06-14-2006, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by amber

yeah, they're gorgeous. you shouldn't be so down on yourself, though.

Don't make me post pictures of your ass.