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Anyone up for a trade?

2006-08-10 by modularmoog

Well, we recently saw a IIx go for about $7500 and an early Series III 
go for slightly over $2000.  

I guess that the balance has shifted.

So I'm wonderig if there's any chance that anyone might be interested 
in trading a Series III for my extra Series I machine?

Alternately, is anyone selling an early Series III?  

I'd be interested in hearing about any Series III for sale.

Thanks,

Tim

Re: [Fairlight-CMI] Anyone up for a trade?

2006-08-10 by Scott Kozicki

I wouldn't say the balance has shifted. There are currently 2 Series III's for sale on US Ebay, both of which are looking at >$7500 prices. Both seem to be in pretty good condition and have flight cases, so a good overall package. Both have been relisted several times due to not hitting the seller's reserve. In my mind, a bit pricey for a machine that has the sound capability of my cell phone.

I think Series II's are coveted for their emotional attachment (who didn't lust after these in the 80s? It's like buying a Ferrari F40 now) and their very unique sound and working environment. IMO, the Series III is definitely a more capable workstation, but it's real value doesn't touch the IIx in a modern environment. It's too much like what you'd actually want to use a decent modern DAW for now. Whereas the IIx is much more like playing with a vintage instrument and experimenting with retro ways of composing, recording, and performing. I dunno if that makes them worth $7000 though. Seems the price is high simply because the 80s sound is back in style in pop music. Considering how much attention a vintage instrument requires just to keep running, it's definitely an investment one way or the other. I've had to practically replace almost everything on my OBXa about 3 times now! =)

Seems the balance is between crazy and insane. ;-)

Cheers,

Scott

On Aug 10, 2006, at 2:12 AM, modularmoog wrote:

Well, we recently saw a IIx go for about $7500 and an early Series III
go for slightly over $2000.

I guess that the balance has shifted.

So I'm wonderig if there's any chance that anyone might be interested
in trading a Series III for my extra Series I machine?

Alternately, is anyone selling an early Series III?

I'd be interested in hearing about any Series III for sale.

Re: [Fairlight-CMI] Anyone up for a trade?

2006-08-10 by Peter Connelly

How much is a Series I machine worth nowadays? I was offered a broken one for about £150 a few years back, but would think a working one would bring quite a bit more, but definately not IIx or III prices...

Cheers,

Peter

On 8/10/06, modularmoog <sexsymbol@execpc.com> wrote:

Well, we recently saw a IIx go for about $7500 and an early Series III
go for slightly over $2000.

I guess that the balance has shifted.

So I'm wonderig if there's any chance that anyone might be interested
in trading a Series III for my extra Series I machine?

Alternately, is anyone selling an early Series III?

I'd be interested in hearing about any Series III for sale.

Thanks,

Tim