Way, way overpriced in my opinion . . .

Posted by alaskahiatt (A) on October 4, 2015 at 14:01:22

In Reply to: How to Properly Valuate a 78 set with 1 Missing posted by davidbeinct on October 4, 2015 at 11:53:17:

As John already mentioned, there is the same set available on eBay now for $19.50(see link below). However, your short set is the original, and the $19.50 set is a reissue. Your set and the reissue are still from the 40s or earlier.

If you check popsike.com and eBay completed listings, you will see that the artist has not sold any singles for more than $30 and one album of 4 hula records for $45.

The artist Al Kealoha Perry does not command high prices in Hawaii or from Hawaiian music collectors, and I do collect Hawaiian 78s after being born and raised there.

To me, a 78rpm record album missing a record or having one reissue replacement record is almost valueless. When I find a 78rpm album in a garage sale or thrift store with a record missing, I immediately start a eBay search for the missing record. I am never satisfied until I complete the set. I would never intentionally buy a 78 album set on eBay with a record missing.

As far as the $1000 Hawaiian chant album set on eBay, please note that the seller's feedback shows NO experience selling records, much less fragile 78s. If not packed perfectly, the records could arrive like a Hawaiian set I once received(see pic). The seller describes the set condition as G+, and that is real bad for 78s. And the funniest part of all is that the seller does NOT SHIP TO HAWAII! The album jacket has damage and is repaired in areas with scotch tape. Several of the records have spindle hole wear as well. The $1000 is not just a joke to me, it is pitiful as well.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hawaiian-Chants-Al-Kealoha-Perry-4-1 (Open in New Window)

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Topic - How to Properly Valuate a 78 set with 1 Missing - davidbeinct 11:53:17 10/04/15 (8)

RE: How to Properly Valuate a 78 set with 1 Missing - davidbeinct 06:41:52 10/05/15 (1)

Sets missing a record - John N 08:15:35 10/05/15 (0)

Way, way overpriced in my opinion . . . - alaskahiatt 14:01:22 10/04/15 (0)

RE: How to Properly Valuate a 78 set with 1 Missing - John N 13:06:02 10/04/15 (3)

Yes, VoiceofMusic is a great resource for idlers... - Interstage Tranny 16:25:05 10/04/15 (2)

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IT meant for that as a response to this other post... - Tre' 10:20:39 10/05/15 (0)

RE: How to Properly Valuate a 78 set with 1 Missing - Poinzy 12:10:11 10/04/15 (0)

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Way, way overpriced in my opinion . . . - alaskahiatt 14:01:22 10/04/15 (0)

Way, way overpriced in my opinion . . .

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