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Post by comet on Jan 8, 2015 11:47:53 GMT
For you guys who are in the know, is this the real deal? Or a fake? Is this the only way to get this record? I mean, there was 2 records released exclusively in NZ. Were either of those a re-release of these recordings or different recordings from these. Sorry I can't see the pics on my phone. Thanks in helping this newbie! Alicia This may bring good or bad news to people who have a Walking in the Air. I could do with a better camera to do this, but these photos are good enough to identify the fakes to some extent at least. All the characters on the original disc are made up of [ edit by Dave] If you have an original like the one above could you check with a [ edit by Dave]. Could you let me know by PM only what these are ? Thanks On the illegal copy [ edit by Dave] The illegal copies being sold on E-Bay are quite convincing without an original to compare them to. The above photos are only one detail that will verify which item you have. There are many other details in the original case, back of case insert and leaflet that can indicate if it is original or an illegal copy. |
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Post by comet on Jan 8, 2015 16:43:02 GMT
Do bear in mind though that bidding is only open to Australia or New Zealand residents. oh! Well, if it's only for NZ and Aussie residents, which I'm neither, then no sense looking. So how did you guys get your copies of the record? Alicia I got a very kind and generous member of HWI resident in Christchurch to bid for me. If the seller is in New Zealand there is a much better chance of it being an original, The one in the pictures has elements that indicate it is an original. [ temporily removed by Dave] |
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Post by frenchie on Jan 8, 2015 17:52:51 GMT
Thank you Paul for all the information and trying to get a contact for me!  I dont know how much you want that info to be out, then you can edited your post.  Just fyi, I was not able to swing things together to purchase that particular copy. So Im still on the hunt.... Alicia |
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Post by comet on Jan 8, 2015 21:33:31 GMT
I was going to quote from the FBI Anti-Piracy laws,
but I prefer the Sicilian phrase
You hit us, we hit you.
If the photos prevent more sales of the fake items then I should leave them up |
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Post by martindn on Jan 8, 2015 22:47:07 GMT
On the other hand if they show the fakers how to improve their fakes.....
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Post by Dave on Jan 8, 2015 23:59:49 GMT
Hi everyone, In view of some concerns expressed, I have removed some parts of two posts above and we will have a chat about it among the staff. Of course, as Alicia has seen it all, there may be no need to restore it anyway, but we'll see. Good work there Inspecteur Paul, by the way! Dave |
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Post by frenchie on May 6, 2016 0:38:36 GMT
So...I was going to surprise you guys with my "little" purchase last night when it came in. Especially if it is all real as I think/hope it is. But as it goes, it seems when one item sells big, all the other sellers with the same item come out of the wood work. Thought I would pop on trademe for fun mind you, and found this.... www.trademe.co.nz/music-instruments/cds/new-zealand/artist-w/auction-1081642648.htm  They want someone with DEEP pockets! Let me just say that.... |
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Post by Richard on May 6, 2016 6:54:15 GMT
Gosh, $2,000 (NZ) is about $1,370 (US) or £945 sterling at the current exchange rate!  Richard  |
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Post by cloudbusting.heights on May 6, 2016 13:06:18 GMT
So...I was going to surprise you guys with my "little" purchase last night when it came in. Especially if it is all real as I think/hope it is. But as it goes, it seems when one item sells big, all the other sellers with the same item come out of the wood work. Thought I would pop on trademe for fun mind you, and found this.... www.trademe.co.nz/music-instruments/cds/new-zealand/artist-w/auction-1081642648.htm They want someone with DEEP pockets! Let me just say that.... Did you buy the other one on eBay, then? |
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Post by frenchie on May 7, 2016 3:46:02 GMT
Did you buy the other one on eBay, then? *blushes* Yeah, it was me. I'll post pictures when it comes in. |
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Post by cloudbusting.heights on May 8, 2016 2:51:50 GMT
Did you buy the other one on eBay, then? *blushes* Yeah, it was me. I'll post pictures when it comes in. That's great! I once bought one years ago, it turned out to be a bootleg, and the guy never refunded me (though he said he would) after I sent it back. Glad you were able to get an authentic one!!!! |
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Post by comet on May 8, 2016 12:37:33 GMT
*blushes* Yeah, it was me. I'll post pictures when it comes in. That's great! I once bought one years ago, it turned out to be a bootleg, and the guy never refunded me (though he said he would) after I sent it back. Glad you were able to get an authentic one!!!! So sorry to hear you had this problem with an E Bay seller Paige. For any of our other members who buy items on E Bay, If you have a problem with a counterfeit item,
Do not return the "evidence" to the seller at your own expense.
contact E Bay directly and immediately,
If it is justifiable they will have your money refunded to your account,
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They want someone with DEEP pockets! Let me just say that....
