Okay, this is my 10GB "spare" I purchased just after the first price drop in Nov for US$599. I don't need it any more, because I just got a 60GB unit from the second drop.

This is definitely a "net loss" price for me, as even a "second drop" 10GB unit would have cost me this much in price + tax + duty + shipping(2ways).

The first US$350 by paypal takes it. Ground shipping (from Canada) to anywhere on the planet is included in the price.

Anti-capitalist facists please note: I'm hardly a newbie out to make a buck (think Hijack..

Cheers

-ml

One careful owner no hacking what so ever

mlord: Okay, this is my 10GB "spare" I purchased just after the first price drop in Nov for US$599. I don't need it any more, because I just got a 60GB unit from the second drop.

Mark, this is my situation as well. I decided it was worth trying to get a 60GB unit so I could have more space sooner without cracking the case and voiding the warranty. At some point, if I'm feeling flush, I might even upgrade my off-warranty Mk2 and clone them.

One question, however (and I hope it's not a depressing one!). You note a "first price drop" price of $599 US I just found my invoice e-mail from ~October 23rd and the "price drop" price for my 10GB Mk2a was $699 US. Did I miss something?

Yeah, typo.. I paid same as you US$699 for 10GB.. Ouch.

Yeah it hurts thinking back on it, doesn't it? And at the time $699 was an amazing bargain!

I'm in a similar boat. I purchase an original empeg, then two at 699 (one for g/f & one for backup). Now I bought 3 more for friends/family) If I keep one of those and sell my original backup should I take a loss or just throw it on ebay and see what I can recoupe? Problems Problems

rtundo: should I take a loss or just throw it on ebay and see what I can recoupe?

I'd say that you/we are going to take a loss no matter how you slice it. If SB couldn't sell the 10GB units for $699 (except to some of us!) why should we be able to? Oh, I suppose you could wait a year or two and maybe find the last, desperate Empeg seeker who might pay a premium, but that seems like a waste of time, Empegs, and energy.

So, the question seems not "if" but "how much" (of a loss)? mlord's pricing seems realistic -- half off.

Fedex arrived today with my 60GB (it works!!). While at my mail drop, I asked the staff to calculate how much it would cost to Fedex what I had just received to Europe (I picked France). They quoted me $174 for both Empeg and tuner, $118 for the Empeg alone, and $61 for the tuner alone. Ouch! UPS was only marginally cheaper. So, it looks like selling to o'seas could be much more expensive. Can anyone recommend a much cheaper (but reliable, trackable and insurable!) delivery method?

Based on those delivery costs, I really *do* wish there was someone I could sell my 10GB to in Paris/Provence next week, even allowing for the aggravation of hand carrying it. Otherwise, the shipping costs could be a showstopper for non-U.S. buyers (unless I dropped the price to the point that it is hardly worth selling at all)

Ah, well, I'll probably list the 10GB and tuner together when I get back on the 21st. I'd also sell the 10GB separately if someone wants just that. Then I could sell the tuner alone; shipping for that alone might be worthwhile for someone outside the U.S. (I've had one inquiry already and I'll keep track of anyone else who inquires)

I've had some good luck buying some odds and ends through eBay, but don't have much an interest in selling there. This BBS is it.

You make a some good points. I think I'll hold onto it and the tuner I threw in its box and wait till the smoke settles.

I've used the US Postal service to send many things to Europe, and never had an issue (knock on wood). Airmail is not that pricey.