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Post by tasteliketape on Apr 23, 2020 22:56:42 GMT -6
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Post by wiz on Apr 24, 2020 4:31:43 GMT -6
that ad says.. Identical to original 47.... yeah... I say bullshit. |
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Post by kcatthedog on Apr 24, 2020 7:53:23 GMT -6
 , the original capsule material and tube are made of unabtainium ! |
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Post by tasteliketape on Apr 24, 2020 8:12:20 GMT -6
I just posted because in the USA there 4075 $ new
This one is 3395$ us . There were a couple threads on here where a couple people were interested in picking one up .
I believe Vincent R on here has a pair
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Post by kcatthedog on Apr 24, 2020 8:32:25 GMT -6
It’s a good price for a new flea just be careful:)
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Post by EmRR on Apr 25, 2020 10:14:02 GMT -6
It’s a good price for a new flea just be careful:) ? Larkings List has been around, what, 30-40 years? |
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Post by kcatthedog on Apr 25, 2020 10:35:49 GMT -6
Never heard of it before:)
I meant be careful that you are confident mike will be sent or you have some repayment option if it never shows up?
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Post by EmRR on Apr 25, 2020 12:18:33 GMT -6
Never heard of it before:) I meant be careful that you are confident mike will be sent or you have some repayment option if it never shows up? Reputable UK equipment dealer. I swear if you look at Sound On Sound /etc issues form the early 80's, they have used equipment ads. |
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Post by kcatthedog on Apr 25, 2020 13:09:02 GMT -6
I am not questioning their reputation, just encouraging a buyer to do their due diligence before sending someone they don’t know $3500 over the net .
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Post by EmRR on Apr 25, 2020 15:17:08 GMT -6
I am not questioning their reputation, just encouraging a buyer to do their due diligence before sending someone they don’t know $3500 over the net . hahaha but it sounds like you are skeptical. It's like buying from Vintage King. maybe due diligence is required there too. |
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Post by teejay on Apr 26, 2020 10:37:20 GMT -6
I'm interested. Exchanged emails with Don and feel comfortable. Great total price including shipping. The only thing I don't know at this point is how much import/tariff/taxes are going to be. No sense making the leap only to find the cost is the same or similar to state-side. Also have read that UPS/FedEx/DHL will kill you on their processing fees for import. And that Royal Mail does not (or has not in the past). Anyone have any experience with expected costs/percentages to import to US from UK? I tried looking it up on the government website, and like everything else government related, it's difficult to understand. |
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 26, 2020 16:11:35 GMT -6
I’ve seen them go on sale at VK for $3500 occasionally.
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Post by teejay on Apr 26, 2020 16:18:44 GMT -6
I’ve seen them go on sale at VK for $3500 occasionally. Good to know. This is in the same ballpark. All depends on import and taxes as to whether it's better than a VK sale. |
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 26, 2020 16:19:45 GMT -6
I’ve seen them go on sale at VK for $3500 occasionally. Good to know. This is in the same ballpark. All depends on import and taxes as to whether it's better than a VK sale. No idea whether it’s a common thing or not...but yeah - this is a good deal. |
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Post by hadaja on Apr 26, 2020 18:34:10 GMT -6
Larkings has been around for ages. I think its Tony Larkings (old Neve technician - think TLA audio) brother.
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Post by Vincent R. on Apr 30, 2020 23:15:00 GMT -6
I just posted because in the USA there 4075 $ new This one is 3395$ us . There were a couple threads on here where a couple people were interested in picking one up . I believe Vincent R on here has a pair I have a pair of their 49s, but my friend Jim has let me borrow his 47 a few times to make videos. It will use an EF12 tube instead of a VF14 and changes are made to accommodate that, but my feeling is it’s one of the best U47 replicas on the market. They gear their mics to sound Vintage, which is a quality I really like. |
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Post by johneppstein on May 2, 2020 20:35:30 GMT -6
Never heard of it before:) I meant be careful that you are confident mike will be sent or you have some repayment option if it never shows up? Tony Arnold turned me on to Larking's years ago. They get some really cool stuff! They do a monthly mailing list. |
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Post by Hudsonic on May 4, 2020 8:20:47 GMT -6
FLEA is fantastic as is Larking. Not sure why a poster has not heard of Larking. FLEA 47 is a genuinesound 47 mic with very high quality build and parts. The techs at FLEA are listeners who hone in on the real 47 sound. I use a FLEA47 here and I am the original FLEAFREAK. You can make a shoot out with a vintage good (not dull) 47 and a FLEA47 and hear a very gratifying and laudable sound from FLEA. It is identifiable by being very close to the real thing. Not an amateur here or new to tubesound. Make a move towards FLEA with confidence.
For those that are curious, import duty on mics is 4%. If sent in the mail instead of by UPS or FedEx, there is usually no duty assessed.
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Post by teejay on May 4, 2020 8:56:34 GMT -6
I just posted because in the USA there 4075 $ new This one is 3395$ us . There were a couple threads on here where a couple people were interested in picking one up . I believe Vincent R on here has a pair At the moment I have decided not to pursue this, but for those interested: - I was quoted $2,790 British Pounds, shipped and insured, so with today's exchange rate that is $3,468 USD. - A 4% import fee adds another $139 USD. - Then I believe you have to include your state's tax. For me (IL) that would be around $217 USD. Approximate final cost then (assuming all calculations are correct) would be: $3,824. |
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Post by jcoutu1 on May 4, 2020 9:01:57 GMT -6
I just posted because in the USA there 4075 $ new This one is 3395$ us . There were a couple threads on here where a couple people were interested in picking one up . I believe Vincent R on here has a pair At the moment I have decided not to pursue this, but for those interested: - I was quoted $2,790 British Pounds, shipped and insured, so with today's exchange rate that is $3,468 USD. - A 4% import fee adds another $139 USD. - Then I believe you have to include your state's tax. For me (IL) that would be around $217 USD. Approximate final cost then (assuming all calculations are correct) would be: $3,824. Why not contact a stateside dealer and see what they can do for you? |
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Post by EmRR on May 4, 2020 10:13:54 GMT -6
I don’t think you’d see state tax collected on an import.
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Post by the other mark williams on May 4, 2020 12:07:46 GMT -6
I don’t think you’d see state tax collected on an import. in which case it would depend on whether IL has a version of NC’s self-reporting E-500 “Sales and Use Tax” form... |
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Post by teejay on May 4, 2020 13:42:38 GMT -6
I don’t think you’d see state tax collected on an import. in which case it would depend on whether IL has a version of NC’s self-reporting E-500 “Sales and Use Tax” form... This is bankrupt and corrupt Illinois. Of course there is a self-reporting Use Tax! BTW...Don sold the Flea. He had two he had received in trade directly with Flea. He let me know if I wanted one to let him know and he would see if he could get another. |
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Post by sean on May 4, 2020 14:39:46 GMT -6
Front End Audio. Enter "VIPCUSTOMER" at check out. Price is $3463.75. No sales tax. Free shipping
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Post by Vincent R. on May 5, 2020 7:31:42 GMT -6
If you go to 1:33:00 on this video you can hear Jacquire King’s thoughts on the FleA 47.... it’s pretty positive.
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, the original capsule material and tube are made of unabtainium !
