In the comments of this post, Mr. Array noted that a useful thing to have for auction posts would be the amount the item went for. I actually think it's a great idea, however personally I can barely keep up with the amount I currently post. I do have a solution though. If anyone happens to click on an auction that has ended, note the price it went for in the comments of the post. That simple and that easy. I'll do the same, but I can't go back and make a job of it myself. 20+ posts a day takes a LOT of time and the rest of my time goes to my day job, family and a little bit to myself for actually playing synths.
So... if its easy enough for you to do it, do it. If not, then obviously don't. Worst case, things remain the same. However, if we start getting the closing prices for auctions we will be able to use the site as a resource in looking up what things went for over time, just do a search for the synth and the word auction and all auction posts for the synth should come up. Check the comments and find the price as well as other people's comments.
BTW, does anyone know how long closed auctions stay up on Ebay? While they are up you can still search for what items went for on this site. I don't think Ebay let's you search on closed auctions.
Udpate via the comments: you can search old auctions under the advanced search in Ebay by checking "Completed listing only" however you do have to be logged on.
Also, this post applies to the auctions on Matrixsynth-b as well. If you feel like nothing the ending price in the comments, go for it.
Sunday, January 06, 2008
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You can search closed auctions if you go to "advanced search"
ReplyDeleteAfter a regular search, click "Completed Listings" on the sidebar on the left. You just have to be logged into Ebay to get the results.
ReplyDeleteSearching "close auctions" in Ebay doesn't seem to get more than a few weeks ago of auctions. An actual link to the original auction seems to last a long time.
ReplyDeletedoes anyone else partly blame this site for the crazy prices on ebay?
ReplyDeleteI've said it many times before on this site, synth prices are still pretty low considering what they originally cost when they were new. Also, they are very slow to rise compared to the vintage guitar market. For example, 2 years ago I bought a 59 Les Paul Jr for $3000. That same guitar regularly sells for $9000 now. I think you'd be hard pressed to find any vintage synth that has tripled in value over two years.
ReplyDeleteKawai SX-240
ReplyDeleteElektron SidStation
Rhodes Chroma
FR-777 is getting there too.
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I dunno. I just bought a bunch of modcan modules that went for a fair price on the bay, eve though they were listed here.
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