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Topic: Eumig Mark S
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David Pannell
Phenomenal Film Handler
Posts: 1072
From: Horsham, West Sussex, UK
Registered: Nov 2004
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posted April 20, 2005 06:07 AM
I'm seriously thinking about going for this one, as then I can purchase some early Standard 8 sound documentaries which I've seen listed.
The only trouble is, is that having "asked seller a question" about the cosmetic and mechanical condition in detail, he tells me that the Eumig badge is missing. Am I being too pedantic or behaving like an "anorak", as I really like everything to be pristine and 'as new'?
If I do go for it, I don't know where I'm going to put it. Have to do some more ruthless clearing out, I guess.
If this machine is rare, it probably represents good value for money, in which case - does anyone have a spare badge, or know where I could get one?
Lastly, check this one out. It's the same as mine. Didn't think there was another! Highly recommended as a Rolls Royce of a Standard 8 silent machine. ENGINEERING PERFECTION! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=11722&item=7509614019&rd=1
Best to all,
Dave.
-------------------- Dave.
Valves and celluloid - a great combination! Early technology rules OK!
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David Pannell
Phenomenal Film Handler
Posts: 1072
From: Horsham, West Sussex, UK
Registered: Nov 2004
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posted April 20, 2005 08:44 AM
Well, yes - and no! Better than not having a badge at all, isn't it?? - or is it??
Or do you reckon I should hold out for one that is really mint, Tony, never been used, stored in a temperature controlled environment, whose owner doesn't even know he's got it, and will never come up for sale?
It'd be like the proverbial blind man, looking in a dark room, for a black hat, that isn't there!!
Dave. P.S. (I can't stop grinning).
-------------------- Dave.
Valves and celluloid - a great combination! Early technology rules OK!
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David Pannell
Phenomenal Film Handler
Posts: 1072
From: Horsham, West Sussex, UK
Registered: Nov 2004
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posted April 24, 2005 02:48 PM
Well, Rob, now that the auction for the "Eumig Mark S for spares" has closed, I am guessing that you were the winning bidder. I only ever saw one bid on it anyway, so I hoped and assumed it was you.
The badgeless machine should be with me during the week, so I'll let you know how she runs. If it's bad, I see there's another one on eBay now, so there might be a sporting chance of eventually getting something worthwhile, - as long as Tony doesn't start taking the p..s again!!!!!
Cheers,
Dave.
-------------------- Dave.
Valves and celluloid - a great combination! Early technology rules OK!
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