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 Return to top of page · Post #: 1 · Written at 9:08:30 PM on 7 October 2013.
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 Marcc
 Location: Wangaratta, VIC
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Seeing there is a White one posted as the set of the week.

I have one that is a Blood Plum Burgundy colour, (have photo) coming in for repair. Does anyone know if this is a rare colour.

Marc
 
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 Brad
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A burgundy Astor Mickey would be a rare beast. Never seen one myself in real life or in a photograph. I don't think it is pictured in Radio Days either.

The one shown in ROTW this week is cream but it has the slightest tinge of pink. The photo doesn't do it much justice. It's probably the best Mickey I've seen as far as condition goes. The cabinet is perfect, pictured below.

Astor Mickey


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A valve a day keeps the transistor away...

 
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 Blingbling81
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Hi marcc would love to see a pik Smile I have a friend with a red be good to see the difference with yours.
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 4 · Written at 11:54:35 AM on 15 October 2013.
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 Marcc
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Note set as yet not touched & needs TLC.

Astor Mickey


Marc
 
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 Brad
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Photos uploaded.

On another note a blue/cloudy white Mickey went off on Ebay for $4,210.60 last night despite slight cabinet damage. In fact the price went from $1,700 to the final price in the last ten seconds. A few people were desperate to get hold of it.

Tonight a white/cloudy brown one with a VGC cabinet will go off. (Auction ended: $688.90)

Later in the week this pumpkin/cloudy white Mickey will go off and has already attracted a lot of interest.


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A valve a day keeps the transistor away...

 
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