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stuartypoorty
07-27-2008, 03:38 PM
Time for me to get righteously indignant, not because I was outbid on this sealed BASF metal tape - no sour grapes here - but for the following reasons;

1) The price, almost £66 to the "winning" bidder ( see Ebay.de for details), perceived value and all that.

2) Rarity - are these particular tapes so hard to find ?

3) Quality - I have one which is good but not great, tends to place undue emphasis on the treble although I'll concede that it might shine in a Revox, Uher, Studer, T+A or Eumig.

4) Never seem to hear of them mentioned in the same regard as high spec. TDK, Maxell or Sony tapes - maybe they've slipped beneath the radar.

Perhaps I'm missing the point, all I can deduce from this is that the silly season is well and truly upon us.

MacGyver
07-27-2008, 04:09 PM
it's entirely possible that the buyer is building a collection and he needed this tape to finish it. you never know when you're going to see another cherry example like that, after all. still, that isn't exactly pocket change.he must be a SERIOUS tapehead, and should be brought over here...

braxus
07-27-2008, 06:31 PM
I want one of those tapes in that year version, and trust me- they are rare especially sealed copies. I bid on one myself and was easily outbid. Last time I saw one come up was over 6 months ago. Dr. Bo I think was selling it. Word to Dr. Bo- if you get more of these, let us know.

todd33rpm
07-28-2008, 07:26 AM
Always wanted one of those particular BASFs, just for (at the time) the novelty value of a two-hour metal tape. I suspect Lady Ayeka has it right - this guy's SERIOUSLY into the museum aspect.

MacGyver
07-28-2008, 02:56 PM
who is "Dr. Bo"?!?!

stuartypoorty
07-29-2008, 08:39 AM
who is "Dr. Bo"?!?!

A recent member to the forum and longtime Ebay seller of top notch tapes - he's been "missing" of late owing to personal circumstances but has assured us he'll be back soon.

stuwee
07-29-2008, 04:46 PM
A recent member to the forum and longtime Ebay seller of top notch tapes - he's been "missing" of late owing to personal circumstances but has assured us he'll be back soon.

Let's wish him well *hope* , and hope he's back soon. Dr. Bo, we miss ya!

Craig