whats the best bargain youve ever won on ebay?

waxxy · #1 (**permalink**) 22nd July 2008 , 06:55 PM

whats the one thing you were amazed youd got at a bargain price on ebay..

for me it ws too win a brand new steinberg houston controller for 170 pounds..when it can i couldnt believe it was a brand new factory sealed houston i remember when they first came out they were well over a grand..but they never really took off because when they came out vsts were a new thing and most people still used hardware gear too create music.i think it was way ahead of its time when i first plugged it in i was shocked too find out that it not only links direct too cubase sx without any configurating but it also directlly links too any installed vsts and allows me too control them exactlly the same as the novation automapping ..now this feature i never saw in any reviews from the time they quickly say it can control somethings but because there wasnt lots of vsts out when it came out it doesnt go into much detail just how well it does control vst effects and vst instruments..in fact it also allows you too use the ringed encoders too control vst parameters such as cutoff /resonat filters and everything can be recorded directly into cubase.

and another thing i was shocked too find in the box was a brand new still sealled full copy of nuendo !! not le version but the actual full version included free inside the box.

ive tried out a fair few controllers but the houston is easily the most responsive one ive used too date if you ever see one going on ebay or if dv247 ever sell one then i suggest you buy it quick smart if you use cubase /nuendo you wont be disapointed.

JAYDMF · #2 (**permalink**) 22nd July 2008 , 10:17 PM

Dude you got a bargain on that houston fairplay.

Best steal for me has gotta be the EMU Morpheus i got last year picked it up for £165 which i reckon is a steal when one went only a week or so earlier for nearly twice that.

RedDavid · #3 (**permalink**) 24th July 2008 , 01:01 PM

A 1960s Epiphone 12 string, built in Kalamazoo, Michigan. For £120

groovetank · #4 (**permalink**) 24th July 2008 , 02:28 PM

A 1963? Gibson ES-345 for £470........ Bangers!!!!!

jpbasham · #5 (**permalink**) 24th July 2008 , 07:19 PM

Not quite up there with a 63 Gibson, but I've had a couple nice pairs of RCA Blackplate 6L6GCs for 20-odd quid. If you never tried these, don't bother - leave them all for me!!
JB

Meander · #6 (**permalink**) 25th July 2008 , 03:18 PM

An original Bill Hicks VHS for 1p

dickiefunk · #7 (**permalink**) 25th July 2008 , 06:38 PM

I was pleased to pick up an M-Audio Tampa for £95. I also missed out on a Presonus MP80 (8 channel version of MP-20 with Jensen Transformers for £200)!!

waxxy · #8 (**permalink**) 25th July 2008 , 08:42 PM

im glad theres another bill hicks fan on here

its sad hes no longer with us ,he was one of the most intelligent funniest comedians ever but like most he took too much drugs and died..

its just a real shame that the crap comedians dont do drugs we could easily lose un funny comedians and the world would still be the same without them lol

(now before anyone asks ..yes i was gonna name a few comedians i dont think are funny but i know it would have got deleated ....allegedly lol)

Meander · #9 (**permalink**) 29th July 2008 , 11:55 PM

Gone...but the legend lives on

RedDavid · #10 (**permalink**) 30th July 2008 , 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by waxxy

im glad theres another bill hicks fan on here

its sad hes no longer with us ,he was one of the most intelligent funniest comedians ever but like most he took too much drugs and died..

its just a real shame that the crap comedians dont do drugs we could easily lose un funny comedians and the world would still be the same without them lol

(now before anyone asks ..yes i was gonna name a few comedians i dont think are funny but i know it would have got deleated ....allegedly lol)

You've got to bring yourself up here for the Edinbugger Festival. There's a comedian who plays every year called Brendan Burns, and he's superb. Imagine what Bill would be like if he was slightly spasticated and Australian, and you're more or less there. I've got a couple of his albums around here somewhere, shall have to upload a few samples for ye, 'cos he's great, and he's about the nearest thing to Bill that I've found.

Excluding Denis Leary, natch. But that's not for good reasons.

Pete Carter · #11 (**permalink**) 30th July 2008 , 10:43 AM

I think saying bill hick took to many drugs and died isnt quite right, he died of cancer. but yes he was amazing. Goat boy was a bit much at times.

on the subject of ebay i got a Roland sh09 for £80 i think its because of it being in the wrong section and it was only a short listing with no picture

I sold it to a mate, i really wish id just put in my studio till i found a use for it.

conor_j · #12 (**permalink**) 30th July 2008 , 01:23 PM

A set of sennheiser HD25's for £70 over a year back, have got more than my moneys worth out of them and trheir still going strong

dickiefunk · #13 (**permalink**) 1st August 2008 , 03:57 PM

Garritan Steinway Professional Edition - £77!!

Dave Boulden · #14 (**permalink**) 1st August 2008 , 04:01 PM

A pristine condition Line6 Variax 600 (tobacco sunburst finish) modelling guitar plus padded carry bag for just over £200.

saxman · #15 (**permalink**) 1st August 2008 , 04:13 PM

I have not bought or sold a lot on Ebay though I have been a member for years.
I suppose the best deal I managed to get was a perfect condition Quad 99 FM tuner for £255.

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waxxy Rave Digga Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,104	whats the best bargain youve ever won on ebay? whats the one thing you were amazed youd got at a bargain price on ebay.. for me it ws too win a brand new steinberg houston controller for 170 pounds..when it can i couldnt believe it was a brand new factory sealed houston i remember when they first came out they were well over a grand..but they never really took off because when they came out vsts were a new thing and most people still used hardware gear too create music.i think it was way ahead of its time when i first plugged it in i was shocked too find out that it not only links direct too cubase sx without any configurating but it also directlly links too any installed vsts and allows me too control them exactlly the same as the novation automapping ..now this feature i never saw in any reviews from the time they quickly say it can control somethings but because there wasnt lots of vsts out when it came out it doesnt go into much detail just how well it does control vst effects and vst instruments..in fact it also allows you too use the ringed encoders too control vst parameters such as cutoff /resonat filters and everything can be recorded directly into cubase. and another thing i was shocked too find in the box was a brand new still sealled full copy of nuendo !! not le version but the actual full version included free inside the box. ive tried out a fair few controllers but the houston is easily the most responsive one ive used too date if you ever see one going on ebay or if dv247 ever sell one then i suggest you buy it quick smart if you use cubase /nuendo you wont be disapointed.
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#2 (permalink) 22nd July 2008 , 10:17 PM
JAYDMF Hell-Rider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gloucester Posts: 913	Dude you got a bargain on that houston fairplay. Best steal for me has gotta be the EMU Morpheus i got last year picked it up for £165 which i reckon is a steal when one went only a week or so earlier for nearly twice that.
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#3 (permalink) 24th July 2008 , 01:01 PM
RedDavid Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 110	A 1960s Epiphone 12 string, built in Kalamazoo, Michigan. For £120
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#4 (permalink) 24th July 2008 , 02:28 PM
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#5 (permalink) 24th July 2008 , 07:19 PM
jpbasham Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1	Not quite up there with a 63 Gibson, but I've had a couple nice pairs of RCA Blackplate 6L6GCs for 20-odd quid. If you never tried these, don't bother - leave them all for me!! JB
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#6 (permalink) 25th July 2008 , 03:18 PM
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#7 (permalink) 25th July 2008 , 06:38 PM
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#8 (permalink) 25th July 2008 , 08:42 PM
waxxy Rave Digga Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,104	im glad theres another bill hicks fan on here its sad hes no longer with us ,he was one of the most intelligent funniest comedians ever but like most he took too much drugs and died.. its just a real shame that the crap comedians dont do drugs we could easily lose un funny comedians and the world would still be the same without them lol (now before anyone asks ..yes i was gonna name a few comedians i dont think are funny but i know it would have got deleated ....allegedly lol)
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#9 (permalink) 29th July 2008 , 11:55 PM
Meander Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Caerdydd Posts: 118	Gone...but the legend lives on
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#11 (permalink) 30th July 2008 , 10:43 AM
Pete Carter Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 52	I think saying bill hick took to many drugs and died isnt quite right, he died of cancer. but yes he was amazing. Goat boy was a bit much at times. on the subject of ebay i got a Roland sh09 for £80 i think its because of it being in the wrong section and it was only a short listing with no picture I sold it to a mate, i really wish id just put in my studio till i found a use for it.
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#12 (permalink) 30th July 2008 , 01:23 PM
conor_j Super Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 297	A set of sennheiser HD25's for £70 over a year back, have got more than my moneys worth out of them and trheir still going strong
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