WTB: Houdin - Fechner Set

[Kevin Connolly]

I have a guy looking for the English edition of the Fechner Houdin set. If you have one available, please let me know. Or better yet, he's on the magic cafe with his ad in the book section. You can can get a hold of him through there.

[Larry Miller]

Kevin:
I have a set in mint condition.
What is he offering?
Larry Miller

[Kevin Connolly]

Larry,

I don't know. He just mentioned on the cafe he wants a set.

Kevin

[Richard Kaufman]

Kevin, contact your "friend" and ask him what he'll pay: that's pretty simple!

[Kevin Connolly]

Richard,

Thanks! He's been trying to log-in for the last few hours. He's in Russia and between the language and computer he's using, it's tough for him. I'm luckyI can put a smiley face in a post. :grin:

I'll go over and and see if he's made any progress.

[Stepanov]

Uff, I am here.
I am so apologize for delay. I try get password by using e-mail, but Russia and Russian e-mail are little special things.

Thanks Kevin. I am really did not know that possible ask about books what I search here.

Dear Mr. Larry Miller. Do you have problems to sell me this set of books? Do you suppose price something like 250$ or little more will be enough for you? I realize that after death of Mr. Fechner prices increased to 700 euros, but such money not normal for me.

I am so apologize. I do not know. Can I talk about money here or we should made private contact with Mr. Larry Miller?

[Kevin Connolly]

If you guys read his posts here and on the Cafe, you'll quickly see that Stepanov loves magic history. The problem is his location. I can now appreciate it how easy it easy for me to get the books I want most of the time with just a phone call.

[Richard Kaufman]

I don't know about Larry, but I wouldn't sell a copy for $250 when it's worth almost $1000. Plus postage to Russia, AND the potential problems with customs in Russia, and so on. I wish Stepanov the best of luck in obtaining a set of these books, but it seems like it's going to be a difficult process.

[Richard Hatch]

There is currently a copy on eBay that started at $50 yesterday and is already past $250 with five days left to go. It's selling price should be a good indication of current value. Here's a link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0349308387

[Kevin Connolly]

The last set I bought was from here, within the last year or less. I think I paid $200 or $225 from a guy in California. If you're reading this CA guy, please chime in.

Maybe it's me, but this is easily available at $450 or less on the net. I never saw one sell for a $1,000.

[Stepanov]

Thanks Mr. Richard Hatch. Looks like Fechner again on e-bay. We try to buy it last time but we do not know it possible write maximum price and computer will trade for you. So we lost. If my friend can solve problems with money card we try buy this book.

Please. I am very much apologize for all problems what I do for peoples what I respect. Really now many things more easy for me, and I hope on future all will be much better.

[Larry Miller]

I agree with Richard.Selling to Russia,what with basic postage and then customs,is impossible.
Larry Miller

[Jim Martin]

Stepanov,

Have you seen this set? Seems to be much more reasonable in price.

http://cgi.ebay.com/MAGIC-OF-ROBERT-HOU ... 1|294%3A50

Good luck -

[Steve Cobb]

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[Kevin Connolly]

$456 from the guy on Ebay seems steep.

One sold in April for 150 pounds and I bought a set on the Forum for $225 within the last few months.

I thought theese were tough times?

[Jim Martin]

Given Kevin's recent purchase of $225 on the Forum, I'd wait for a bit.

[Ray T. Stott]

KC,
If you consider the $456.00 set high, what are your thoughts on this set?

This one make the set on your link look like a bargain.

Even though the pictures were a bit overwhelming, you certainly can see what you are getting and the seller isn't using pix swiped of Karr's website

I haven't seen that much detail since the last adult flick watched on the big screen of a theater in Chicago! :D

[Kevin Connolly]

Ray,

Yes, I've seen the set. As a matter of fact, I've seen it for the last 3 years tring to be sold.

Same Houdin Set? <---

[Stepanov]

Unfortunately, like honest man, I should agree that trading with Russia is bad idea. And I always say this for all foreigners who ask my opinion. :-)

Really amazing that week ago I can not find any suggestions on e-bay and now I can see more than one...

[Kevin Connolly]

They're out there. You should find one soon.

[Kevin Connolly]

Stepanov,

I hope you got your books. I guess the set sells for about $305.00 these days. ;)