[78-L] You get what you pay for

[Taylor Bowie]

>>
> For the last 11+ years, my record purchasing has mostly been "on the
> VERY cheap" (i.e. two "job lots" of 78's for less than a penny each...
> several hundred "freebies" and a couple hundred to Darrell...!!). In the
> not TOO distant future,I shall begin receiving my US Social Security
> and have a little bit to spend on *RECORDS*!! However, Len
> Kunstadt is no longer with us...nor are (I assume) Bill Frase or
> Peter Leavitt...?! (confirmations here...?!). So...seeing as how
> I can't bring myself to meet Kurt N's $3 minimum...can anyone
> out there in Radio-Land recommend any "cheap-minima" mail
> auctions of 78's...?!
>
> Steven C. Barr


The cheap auctions are on eBay..take your pick and take your chances.

Why would any reputable mail order dealer in the year 2009 bother to list 
records for less than three bucks?  Unless you assume that his/her time 
isn't worth anything at all.


Taylor B