![]() Someone steps up and says "Hey, this is nonsense" and people degenerate it into "Who's got the phattest rack of gear?" See, this is so typical around these parts. Let me guess.you use a Digitech S100 for all your effects.or better yet.you use a Studio Projects C1 mic then run it through the Antares Microphone Modeler and tell people your getting them the sound of a ELAM251 through this really neat computer program you have. ![]() I'm simply saying it is not ONE THOUSAND dollars worth of *delay*. Are you one of those guys who thinks because something is old that it sounds like crap?.Ībsolutely not. I love that sounds great.and it's far from crusty. Is that taken directly from Obnoxiously Valued Gear Monthly? Most sought after delay unit on the planet eh? Many people are willing to pay extra for peace of mind for things from someone they trust.Īre you sierous?.have you ever used a PCM 42? It's one of the most sought after delay units on the planet. Those descprenancies do not justify a 400% markup.Ĭurrent standard value of a decent condition RE-150 on the west coast is about $850. People who deal in used gear as a business know this. Ebay does not establish the all be all standard for fair and correct pricing. When you deal with used gear be it on ebay of anywhere else you take your chances. ![]() One of my clients bought it because he knew exactly what he was getting, (a very good condition and maintained unit) who he was dealing with, and that he could return it if it didn't meet his needs. If you you knew what really happens in big time recording projects.Īs for my Roland RE-150, I didn't really want to sell it. However, I still have full right to question it just as much as they have full right to hand over a grand for something they think is the bee's knees. If people want to pay 950$ for a delay box - go for it. Who are you to judge what other people value as to if something is worth $950 is sound? The only reason the value has dropped is due to the decrease in using outboard effects, the increase of DAW/plugs and the Lexicon support of the PCM42 modeled plug. Many clients request and demand that specific unit for use on thier records/projects. Incorrect, I have heard of and used a PCM42. It seems very clear that you have not heard a PCM42 or you would know how unique it is.Īnd of course some patented AudioGaff assumptive snobbery to try and strengthen the counter-argument. But if you notice, I was dictating the difference between "current" and "actual/reasonable." If you notice someone go out and drop 20k$ on an 88 Ford Taurus - you're probably going to WONDER where their head is at. Supply and demand always dictate current value.ĭuh. Many people are willing to pay extra for peace of mind for things from someone they trust. Current standard value of a decent condition RE-150 on the west coast is about $850. Who are you to judge what other people value as to if something is worth $950 is sound? If you you knew what really happens in big time recording projects you'd know that many will pay whatever it takes to rent or buy the specific gear that will give them the sound and tone they are after including buying gear just to record that project and selling it after.Īs for my Roland RE-150, I didn't really want to sell it. It seems very clear that you have not heard a PCM42 or you would know how unique it is. Supply and demand always dictate current value. Sometimes the true value of something isn't about "true value" at all - it's about "perceived value." Gear whores demonstrate the reality of this daily. How exactly did you manage 400% of (already inflated) prices? RE-1$? I seem to see those going for like 300$ max on eBay. What's going in is not going to be sounding like 950$ coming out. ![]() Anodized wrote: I'm not talking about "supply and demand." I'm talking about REAL value.ĩ50$ for a crusty 80s delay box is a rip-off period.
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