Is this AT 4050 on eBay a scam?

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I can't figure out why this supposedly new AT 4050 is $200 less than
MSRP. What am I missing here?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.d [...] eName=WDVW

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"jeffontheleft" <marcel.graf@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> I can't figure out why this supposedly new AT 4050 is $200 less than
> MSRP. What am I missing here?
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.d [...] 7330350845
&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
>


The ability to recognize a great deal?

20 available, power seller with 99.9% positive feedback.

I want one.

Predrag

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Well, to begin with, the 4050 is multipattern solid state. The 4060 is
cardioid only tube. The 4050 is more versatile by virtue of it's
multipattern capabilities. If you've got a decent sound source and preamp,
both mics sound very good, but different from each other.

You probably need a matched pair of each.

;oD

"Jonny Durango" <jonnydurango1BUSH_FROM_OFFICE@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> jeffontheleft wrote:
> > I can't figure out why this supposedly new AT 4050 is $200 less than
> > MSRP. What am I missing here?
> >
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.d [...] 7330350845
&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
> >
>
> Can anyone comment about how these compare to the 4060? Thx!
>
> Jonny Durango

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"jeffontheleft" <marcel.graf@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>I can't figure out why this supposedly new AT 4050 is $200 less than
> MSRP. What am I missing here?
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.d [...] eName=WDVW
>

I think you'll find that would be pretty much equivalent across all mics on
Ebay, or 'street' price. Does anybody charge/pay MRSP these days ?

geoff

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"Geoff Wood" <geoff@nospam-paf.co.nz> wrote in message
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>
> "jeffontheleft" <marcel.graf@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1119116887.449438.211730@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com...
> >I can't figure out why this supposedly new AT 4050 is $200 less than
> > MSRP. What am I missing here?
> >
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.d [...] 7330350845
&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
> >
>
> I think you'll find that would be pretty much equivalent across all mics
on
> Ebay, or 'street' price. Does anybody charge/pay MRSP these days ?
>
> geoff


$400 is around half of what the AT 4050 costs in Europe.

Predrag

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Ty Ford wrote:
> On Sat, 18 Jun 2005 14:46:56 -0400, Jonny Durango wrote
> (in article <9cmdnSGtV5Ve9infRVn-og@comcast.com> ):
>
>
>>jeffontheleft wrote:
>>
>>>I can't figure out why this supposedly new AT 4050 is $200 less than
>>>MSRP. What am I missing here?
>>>http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=41466&item=7330350845
>>>&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
>>>
>>
>>Can anyone comment about how these compare to the 4060? Thx!
>>
>>Jonny Durango
>
>
> Go to my site and read the reviews.
>
> Ty Ford
>
>
>
> -- Ty Ford's equipment reviews, audio samples, rates and other audiocentric
> stuff are at www.tyford.com
>

Great stuff Ty, thanks. I think I stumbled on these reviews a long time
ago when I was drooling over the 4060....I'd still love to have one to
replace my Groove Tubes GT66 but just can't afford one now. Thanks again!

Jonny Durango

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jeffontheleft wrote:

> I can't figure out why this supposedly new AT 4050 is $200 less than
> MSRP. What am I missing here?
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.d [...] eName=WDVW

The listing shows the CM5 version which according to
the AT site is a discontinued model.
FWIW I think the CM5 is the better mic so this
may be one of those 'sleeper' deals.