Post by douglaswulf on Aug 18, 2008 8:01:24 GMT
On August 13, 2008 (or perhaps even earlier since the start time is no longer shown), an eBay auction was started and a link to this auction was posted to the RT forum on August 16. The item number is 260274610426 with the title 'Vinage BASF Long Play N1500 or N1700 Video tapes X4'. However, the auction was discontinued 16-Aug-08 15:06:14 BST (see further details below).
The auction raised immediate interest due to the labels visible in the picture of the tapes.
Here is a link to the auction:
cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260274610426&category=39999&sspagename=rvi:1:1v_
One tape has a title crossed out (BOY FROM SPACE) and below this written in blue ink reads THE MACRA TERROR 1-2.
Two other tape labels read 'STOP, LOOK, LISTEN', 'ROBINSON CRUSOE', and other children-oriented titles.
The fourth contains the indication DR WHO (KEEP) written in the same blue ink as the other tape.
Thus, the first tape indicates THE MACRA TERROR 1-2 but is not labeled as Doctor Who. The fourth tape indicates DR WHO (KEEP), but gives no indication of the episodes. This writing on the tapes is in clear blue ink that seems to look 'newer' than the rest of the writing on the tapes. No other writing on any of the four tapes is in this blue ink.
The item description from the auction reads as follows...
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You are bidding on four of these vintage VCR video tapes. BASF Long PlayLVC tapes as used in the early 1970's on domestic VCR's like N1500 or N1700. All four video tapes are used and have a number of programes listed on the labels like "stop look listen" , "Watch" etc Appears to be old childrens programes but content not know. Sold as is to a collector of these retro and early video tapes.
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The item location was listed as Glasgow, Glasgow (City of), United Kingdom
The starting bid was £0.50.
The seller is callumhous. This eBay seller has six transactions only. The individual has been a member since 03-Apr-06 and is in the United Kingdom. The individual has a feedback score of 75.0%.
Feedback from past auctions include these comments:
29-Mar-08 POSITIVE Hope to deal with you again. Thank you. (callumhous was the buyer)
27-Mar-08 POSITIVE Great communication. A pleasure to do business with. (callumhous was the buyer)
20-Oct-07 POSITIVE Very pleased with shoes, thank you. Slow delivery, but seller very helpful! (callumhous was the seller)
28-Sep-07 NEUTRAL Item took 10 days to arrive, despite paying immediately (callumhous was the seller)
03-Jun-07 POSITIVE Quick response and fast payment. Perfect! THANKS!! (callumhous was the buyer)
04-May-07 POSITIVE Fast Payment. A++ Wish to do business again (callumhous was the buyer)
03-Apr-06 22:41 POSITIVE Quick response and fast payment. Perfect! THANKS!! (callumhous was the buyer)
The following questions were asked and answered about this auction before it was discontinued:
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QUESTION
Hello, Was just looking at your N1500/N1700 tapes listed here, sound interesting indeed from the supposed content. I am currently researching open reel video recordings,N1500,N1700,Umatic,Quadraplex, etc varrious formats of video and film as well into recorded tv programes. Was wondering if you could state as to the specific contents of these tapes, as can see from the photo some labeling on all of the tapes, any info here would be much appreciated if at all possible. Might you have any other tapes, films, tv related tapes/recordings, etc about on any format ? Again, any assistance here in this research project of recording formats would be much appreciated indeed whenever you can spare the time of course. Cheers, Lance.
ANSWER (posted 13-Aug-08)
Hi Lance, I am listing a lot of retro video tapes over the comming weeks but the tape contents are unknown as they each have had titles taped over again and again going from the labels so these are being sold as blank retro items. I am having a clear out and have many hundreds of old film and video items to shift from my loft space, including early EIAJ video cartridges, I do have access to a number of retro VCR's including 1960's EIAJ players, early 1970's N1500 & late 1970's N1700, V2000's etc Check my other aucitons over this comming week as I will be listing a ton of stuff, I need the space back!
QUESTION
would you consider either a BUY IT NOW price or asuspension of the auction until content is VERIFIED?
??....thanks ....david
ANSWER (posted 16-Aug-08)
Hi, thanks for your email. I was selling these tapes as blank retro items, but as so many people have emailed me about their contents I am cancelling this listing until I can verify the contents of the tapes. I will re-list with screen shots once the contents are verified . Sorry for any inconvience and thank youf for your interest in this auction.
QUESTION
Surely you must be aware that there's no such thing as the macra?
ANSWER (posted 16-Aug-08)
Hi, I have no idea what you mean about the macra? thanks for your email. I was selling these tapes as blank retro items, but as so many people have emailed me about their contents I am cancelling this listing until I can verify the contents of the tapes. I will re-list with screen shots once the contents are verified . Sorry for any inconvience and thank youf for your interest
QUESTION
After reading the answer to your last question, could you be more specific and confirm whether the one tape shown does contain the episodes: The Macra Terror Parts 1-2? If not, I think that should be made clear. Thanks.
ANSWER (posted 16-Aug-08)
Hi, thanks for your email. I was selling these tapes as blank retro items, but as so many people have emailed me about their contents I am cancelling this listing until I can verify the contents of the tapes. I will re-list with screen shots once the contents are verified . Sorry for any inconvience and thank you for your interest in this auction.
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Stay tuned!
Doug

The auction raised immediate interest due to the labels visible in the picture of the tapes.
Here is a link to the auction:
cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260274610426&category=39999&sspagename=rvi:1:1v_
One tape has a title crossed out (BOY FROM SPACE) and below this written in blue ink reads THE MACRA TERROR 1-2.
Two other tape labels read 'STOP, LOOK, LISTEN', 'ROBINSON CRUSOE', and other children-oriented titles.
The fourth contains the indication DR WHO (KEEP) written in the same blue ink as the other tape.
Thus, the first tape indicates THE MACRA TERROR 1-2 but is not labeled as Doctor Who. The fourth tape indicates DR WHO (KEEP), but gives no indication of the episodes. This writing on the tapes is in clear blue ink that seems to look 'newer' than the rest of the writing on the tapes. No other writing on any of the four tapes is in this blue ink.
The item description from the auction reads as follows...
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You are bidding on four of these vintage VCR video tapes. BASF Long PlayLVC tapes as used in the early 1970's on domestic VCR's like N1500 or N1700. All four video tapes are used and have a number of programes listed on the labels like "stop look listen" , "Watch" etc Appears to be old childrens programes but content not know. Sold as is to a collector of these retro and early video tapes.
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The item location was listed as Glasgow, Glasgow (City of), United Kingdom
The starting bid was £0.50.
The seller is callumhous. This eBay seller has six transactions only. The individual has been a member since 03-Apr-06 and is in the United Kingdom. The individual has a feedback score of 75.0%.
Feedback from past auctions include these comments:
29-Mar-08 POSITIVE Hope to deal with you again. Thank you. (callumhous was the buyer)
27-Mar-08 POSITIVE Great communication. A pleasure to do business with. (callumhous was the buyer)
20-Oct-07 POSITIVE Very pleased with shoes, thank you. Slow delivery, but seller very helpful! (callumhous was the seller)
28-Sep-07 NEUTRAL Item took 10 days to arrive, despite paying immediately (callumhous was the seller)
03-Jun-07 POSITIVE Quick response and fast payment. Perfect! THANKS!! (callumhous was the buyer)
04-May-07 POSITIVE Fast Payment. A++ Wish to do business again (callumhous was the buyer)
03-Apr-06 22:41 POSITIVE Quick response and fast payment. Perfect! THANKS!! (callumhous was the buyer)
The following questions were asked and answered about this auction before it was discontinued:
++++
QUESTION
Hello, Was just looking at your N1500/N1700 tapes listed here, sound interesting indeed from the supposed content. I am currently researching open reel video recordings,N1500,N1700,Umatic,Quadraplex, etc varrious formats of video and film as well into recorded tv programes. Was wondering if you could state as to the specific contents of these tapes, as can see from the photo some labeling on all of the tapes, any info here would be much appreciated if at all possible. Might you have any other tapes, films, tv related tapes/recordings, etc about on any format ? Again, any assistance here in this research project of recording formats would be much appreciated indeed whenever you can spare the time of course. Cheers, Lance.
ANSWER (posted 13-Aug-08)
Hi Lance, I am listing a lot of retro video tapes over the comming weeks but the tape contents are unknown as they each have had titles taped over again and again going from the labels so these are being sold as blank retro items. I am having a clear out and have many hundreds of old film and video items to shift from my loft space, including early EIAJ video cartridges, I do have access to a number of retro VCR's including 1960's EIAJ players, early 1970's N1500 & late 1970's N1700, V2000's etc Check my other aucitons over this comming week as I will be listing a ton of stuff, I need the space back!
QUESTION
would you consider either a BUY IT NOW price or asuspension of the auction until content is VERIFIED?


ANSWER (posted 16-Aug-08)
Hi, thanks for your email. I was selling these tapes as blank retro items, but as so many people have emailed me about their contents I am cancelling this listing until I can verify the contents of the tapes. I will re-list with screen shots once the contents are verified . Sorry for any inconvience and thank youf for your interest in this auction.
QUESTION
Surely you must be aware that there's no such thing as the macra?
ANSWER (posted 16-Aug-08)
Hi, I have no idea what you mean about the macra? thanks for your email. I was selling these tapes as blank retro items, but as so many people have emailed me about their contents I am cancelling this listing until I can verify the contents of the tapes. I will re-list with screen shots once the contents are verified . Sorry for any inconvience and thank youf for your interest
QUESTION
After reading the answer to your last question, could you be more specific and confirm whether the one tape shown does contain the episodes: The Macra Terror Parts 1-2? If not, I think that should be made clear. Thanks.
ANSWER (posted 16-Aug-08)
Hi, thanks for your email. I was selling these tapes as blank retro items, but as so many people have emailed me about their contents I am cancelling this listing until I can verify the contents of the tapes. I will re-list with screen shots once the contents are verified . Sorry for any inconvience and thank you for your interest in this auction.
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Stay tuned!
Doug
