The overseas market is at least partially what is driving the price up.I have had The Beatles White Album on my ebay watch list for about a year now waiting to catch a "sleeper" that "accidently" sells for around $50. If someone lists that they are willing to ship worldwide I won't even bother watching it. I have several mofi's,many of which I bought years ago when I worked for a hifi store.I remember using Fleetwood Mac,Crime of the Century, and Dark Side of the Moon to sell speakers to the point that I never wanted to hear them again! Interesting that the regular record shops very seldom acknowledge any extra value for audiophile recordings.I have bought some used Mofi's for as little as $2! While the covers are generally not mint,the vinyl is quite often still in resonable shape. Interesting the difference in value perception between collectors and audiophiles......
Sealed MOFI's on eBay
Where did all the sealed Mobile Fidelity recordings that are on eBay come from? It seems that 2 out of every 3 MoFI's listed for sale are sealed, is this possible? Didn't anyone ever buy these to listen to? Is there any way to know for sure these sealed copies are originals? I saw a sealed copy of Led Zeppelin II listed for $495.00! Are these recording worth what people are paying for them? I buy LP's to listen to, something sealed in a plastic bag doesn't excite me!