paloma91
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posted on June 14, 2006 06:35:07 PM new
In the piles of vinyl records I now have that I am trying to sell, I found a small booklet that contains a 45 rpm record of the Vanguard 1 satellite. It tells how RCA recorded the sounds and give information in the booklet and on one side of the record. The other side is a recording of the sounds heard while the satellite was orbiting that RCA picked up. I see nothing like this on ebay. Any suggestions? By the way, the record is in mint condition and the booklet shows slight wear
The vanguard satellite was launched in 1958. I guess I shouldn't be surprised. The folks that owned these records had an unusual collection.
[ edited by paloma91 on Jun 14, 2006 06:41 PM ]
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sparkz
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posted on June 14, 2006 07:16:41 PM new
That's quite a find. Selecting a category could be a challenge. It's definitely historical memorabilia, but you also want to remember that the early space program was run by the military, so that category in collectables might also be appropriate. I have a feeling you will wind up listing this in more than one category.
If Murphy's law is correct, everything East of the San Andreas Fault will slide into the Atlantic
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sthoemke
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posted on June 14, 2006 07:38:07 PM new
Someone here knows the name of a website that lists the prices of records, which might have that one listed.
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paloma91
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posted on June 14, 2006 10:04:36 PM new
I tried that site: popsike.com. It didn't list anything on this recording. I have found nothing at all
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pixiamom
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posted on June 15, 2006 12:27:30 AM new
A similar record can be found here http://members.aol.com/djadamson9/sputnik.html
It's from Sputnik and not for sale.
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paloma91
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posted on June 15, 2006 06:32:14 AM new
Pixiemom, That IS the record I have! I guess it's very very rare. I wonder if this is really an ebay item? Where is the best place to try to sell it?
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glassgrl
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posted on June 15, 2006 07:11:11 AM new
why don't you email the guy that has the record and ask him?
http://members.aol.com/djadamson9/intro.html
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ladyjewels2000
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posted on June 15, 2006 07:31:59 AM new
Really interesting.
I would do what glassgrl said and email him. He has one but may know another site that you can offer your's for sale? Maybe it is an ebay item if you start it at the right price.
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roadsmith
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posted on June 15, 2006 08:15:44 AM new
If it's that rare, I suppose you could list it with a high reserve.
I've sold several early-space-program items in the Collectibles/Historical/Space program (I think that's what they call it) sub-category, even books by early astronauts. But I haven't had something that was that rare.
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marcn
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posted on June 15, 2006 02:03:14 PM new
A great place for research on record and CD values is http://www.gemm.com however I did not see this listed.
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roadsmith
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posted on June 15, 2006 05:12:08 PM new
marcn: That's a great site! First place where I found my original cast LP of Bells Are Ringing--one, asking $30. Thanks for posting.
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pixiamom
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posted on June 15, 2006 06:28:39 PM new
I once had a totally dissimilar item that was hidden in the back of an album I bought at auction. I thought it might be valuable to a small audience and went to Yahoo! and searched for a group that might have a fetish for the item. Sure enough, I found one - joined, posted pics - wrote an introductory post describing my ignorance and asking fellow members if they could help me. I got a lot of good info - key words I could use in my title and description (the group got my pix for their archives). I still had no real feel for value - I listed in two categories with gallery and subtitle for a slightly above-what-I dared-hoped for price. It was sniped at the last moment for opening bid. I'm convinced the buyer was a member of the Yahoo SIG who was on the look-out for the item. Targeted publicity always helps! I agree that collectibles-historic memoralbia-space program is the best place to list. Edited to add: I think that this appeals more to space collectors than to vinyl record collectors
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paloma91
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posted on July 2, 2006 11:46:44 AM new
Two more hours to go. No bids. Biting fingernails time.
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paloma91
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posted on July 9, 2006 07:05:38 PM new
SOLD IT! $99 smackaroonies WHOOPEE !
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roadsmith
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posted on July 9, 2006 07:07:52 PM new
Congratulations! Give us the item number so we can see it and rejoice with you.
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paloma91
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posted on July 9, 2006 07:16:22 PM new
140004022808
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mcjane
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posted on July 9, 2006 07:59:59 PM new
Wonderful, congratulation. I am so happy for you.
Jane
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paloma91
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posted on July 9, 2006 09:27:11 PM new
Thanks Roadie and Jane. The bid happened at the last second by a seller. I bet he resells it at a HUGE price!
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toasted36
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posted on July 10, 2006 05:30:25 AM new
Woohoo paloma91 !! So glad it sold !!
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