There’s something afoot at eBay !

All of a sudden, items that are highly desirable to me are showing up on eBay, and all priced out of my current financial reach !!! :o(

Here is another example !

Taken from this eBay auction.

Technics, better known for their home keyboards and organs as well as good quality Hifi gear, entered the pro synth arena in the 90’s with the WSA1 Physical Modelling workstation. Capable of producing some truly awesome sounds, it also featured a 16 track sequencer. A rack version, the WSA1R was also produced. I remember when I was trying to decide on my first home studio acquisitions back in 95/96, Turnkey, on Tottenham Court Rd, London, were offering these out at “reduced to clear” prices in the region of £600-£800 brand new. I was sorely tempted but ended up plumping for a Roland SC88 plus keybaord and software sequencer. Why ? Well, the name Technics just cried out home organ ! And I’ve never liked keyboard workstations, or more to the point, have never seen them as being a studio centre piece.

So when I actually heard one, I kicked myself. HARD ! These are great synths and now command a good used resale value. Sadly, too good for me right now :o(

P.S. Is it me, or are there a lot of 303’s, 808’s and 909’s showing up on eBay just recently too ? Am I missing something ?!?! LOL ;o)