"Ian Bell" wrote in message
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Peter Bell wrote:

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Ian Bell wrote:

Peter Bell wrote:

A 1959 Telefunken KL85 mono reel to reel tape recorder for auction,
in
fully working condition, complete with documentation and optional
microphone.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...tem=3087013667


Just one question. If it has been 'unused since 1969', how do you
know that it 'is still in excellent, fully working, condition'

Haha - very funny! Perhaps I spent a few minutes checking it out -
hardly counts as 'use'!


It was meant to be a serious enquiry. Potential eBay buyers need to be
very
careful to ensure they know exactly what they are getting. IMHO sellers
should be very specific about what they are selling. 'Perhaps I spent a
few
minutes checking it out' does not make me fell comfortable about your
clain
that it 'is still in excellent, fully working, condition'.

Ian

LOL