| Okay, you've read all about
the fabulous Lenco Transcription Turntables and you've seen how
much fun the other Lenco Users are having - now you want a slice
of it! Such is the popularity of
the Lenco revival, prices have been driven up over the last
couple of years and what could previously have been bought for
pretty pennies is now gonna cost you pretty pounds.
The first people to take heed of Jean
Nantais' ideas and suggestions, were the lucky ones, since they
will have been in a position to buy their decks at a bargain
price. But now, the owners of decent stock are demanding more
money for their decks at such venues as Ebay. They know that
there's always someone eager to outbid someone else.
SO WHAT DO I DO ?
Don't worry, there's one out there for
you! You just have to keep your eyes peeled and don't limit
yourself to Ebay. Start visiting fleamarkets at the weekend and
pop around to the local charity shops during your lunch-breaks.
You might just stumble upon one and end up with the bargain of
the century.
EBAY STEALTH
MODE...
If you are going to bid for one on Ebay
(or any other online-auction, use some stealth!! Keep a constant
eye out for what you want. Once you see one, make a note of the
auction-expiry date and set a reminder call on your mobile
phone.
When the day comes, stay calm. Don't keep
visiting the page!! Every time you visit, the visitor-counter
increases, letting your competitors know that you are downwind,
hidden in the tall grass.
Wait until the last 2 minutes of the
auction and creep closer to the quarry. At one minute to go, hit
the BID button, enter the absolute maximum that you are willing
to pay, but DON'T hit that Submit button!!
With 30 seconds to go, click on Submit
and your bid is in! Your competitor's automatic bidding mode
kicks in and beats yours. YOUR automatic bidding kicks in and
beats theirs! With your fingers and legs crossed, your bid will
hit the mark just before anyone else can reply. The quarry is
yours.
EBAY SABRE
RATTLING...
The problem with the "Stealth Mode" is
that you might get unlucky and find that your opponents hit the
highest bidder mark just as the sale closes <sigh>.
If you are determined to have the prize
and want people to know it, go in strong about 10 minutes before
close of the auction. Don't make a single bid before then, and
again, don't keep refreshing that counter with repeated visits.
At 10 minutes to, make your strongest bid
and see where it goes. If you are outbid by a determined buyer
at that stage, you'll know where you stand with a good few
minutes to go.
Sit back, think about what you're doing.
Do you REALLY want that particular deck or do you want to wait
for another one to come along? Will another one come along in
that condition? Are you gonna let this guy beat ya?
No! He won the battle, but he ain't won
the war! Drop into stealth mode - its your last chance. Rethink
your finances and hit the Bid button with your kids college
funds. Don't submit yet! Hold, hold, steady....... SUBMIT!!
SERIOUSLY
THOUGH....
Don't be drawn too deeply into a fiery
auction. There's only one winner and its not usually the buyer!
I ended up paying twice the value of an item once, simply
because I was squaring up to another bidder. For all I know, it
could have been the seller's mate! Take care out there.
Hey, and don't forget to trawl through
the Audio Forums too (including
Lenco Heaven Forum). One of the
other Lenco collectors might be willing to help you out.
Good luck guyz! |
